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Ireland and Munster star Flannery tore elbow ligaments in training on Wednesday, ruling him out of the trip.

Edinburgh forward Ford, 25, was thought to be close to making the original squad and his call-up on Friday came as no surprise.

Lions tour manager Gerald Davies was also expected to name a replacement for Wales wing Leigh Halfpenny but the coaching team have delayed that announcement.

Davies said: "Munster hooker Jerry Flannery tore ligaments in his left elbow in training on Wednesday that unfortunately ruled him out of the tour.

"His place in the tour squad is taken by Edinburgh's 25-year old hooker Ross Ford, who played in all five of Scotland's 2009 Six Nations championship matches."

Head coach Ian McGeechan added: "Jerry has had a terrific season and he anchored the Irish scrum during Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam season.

"It is disappointing that after selection for the Lions his season should end with a pre-tour injury.

"Injuries are a part of the game and, while very distressing for the affected player, we as a squad have to accept them as a fact of life.

"It is a part of the game we play. We are focused on moving forward, concentrating on the task at hand and the first match. Ross is a terrific player and he will naturally slot straight in as hooker. I look forward to welcoming him into camp."