Cian Healy facing hearing over alleged biting incident

Lions forward Cian Healy faces a disciplinary hearing after being cited on allegations of biting during yesterday’s win over Western Force in Perth.

The Prop will face a hearing in Brisbane and also a scan on the ankle ligament damage which forced him off in yesterdays win.

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Squad captain Sam Warburton didn’t play in that game, nor Saturday’s victory over the Barbarians.

He’s got a knee problem.

Rob Kearney is also injured but Warren Gatland says he’ll be back in training next week.

Former Lion Scott Quinnell says it’s an awkward situation for Warburton, and any other injured player.

Despite missing 7 Wallabies Queensland Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has included nine internationals in his side to face the Lions on Saturday.