Andy Farrell discussed James Ryan's fitness with Warren Gatland

The Leinster star has recovered from an adductor injury that may have cost him a late call up to the Lions Tour

James Ryan

Andy Farrell has revealed that the timing of James Ryan’s abductor injury may have scuppered the Leinster star’s hopes of a late call-up to Warren Gatland’s Lions’ squad.

Ryan appeared to be in the reckoning after Alun Wyn Jones was ruled out of the series after suffering a dislocated shoulder in last Saturday’s win against Wales.