Halfpenny out of Lions tour

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It is the Lions' second major injury blow in less than 24 hours after Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris suffered a tour-ending knee injury.

Cardiff Blues prospect Halfpenny, at 20 the squad's youngest player, is set to return home later this week.

He sustained a thigh muscle injury in training on Monday, and now requires three to four weeks of rehabilitation.

The Lions have decided not to replace him as head coach Ian McGeechan feels he has enough existing cover in the squad.

Halfpenny, who made his Test debut against South Africa barely seven months ago, was a late arrival on tour.

He remained at home for intensive treatment on a thigh injury, before being being given the all-clear to link up with the squad last week.

He started the Lions' third tour game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein four days ago.

"Leigh unfortunately hurt his right thigh muscle during Monday afternoon's training," said Lions head coach Ian McGeechan. "Following a medical assessment, it was decided that he should undergo a scan to determine the extent of the injury.

"He had the scan on Tuesday morning that confirmed a presence of a further muscle injury to his right thigh which will require three to four weeks of rehabilitation which means he will miss the rest of the tour."