Shanklin joins O'Leary on sidelines

Tom Shanklin last night became the second player to have his British and Irish Lions dream shattered by injury.

Fri, 08 May, 2009 - 08:39

Tom Shanklin last night became the second player to have his British and Irish Lions dream shattered by injury.

The Cardiff Blues centre suffered a dislocated shoulder against the Newport Gwent Dragons on Wednesday and requires surgery that will keep him out of action for 16 weeks.

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