Winger Williams A Shock Lions Call-Up

Former Wales winger Shane Williams has received a shock call-up to the Lions squad.

Williams, who currently plays in Japan, goes straight into the team to play the Brumbies on Tuesday, although Warren Gatland has confirmed his participation will be limited to the one game.

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That team will feature six players not in the original squad.

Yesterday’s call-ups Christian Wade and Brad Barritt are also included, as is Billy Twelvetrees.

Rob Kearney will start at full-back as he continues to try and prove his fitness.

Sean O’ Brien is in the back row, while hooker Rory Best captains the side.

Conor Murray and Simon Zebo are both on the bench.

Jamie Roberts is the most recent injury doubt for the tests – he’ll have a scan today on a suspected torn hamstring.

He limped off during yesterday’s victory over the Waratahs (pr: Warra-ta’s).

Manu Tuilagi and George North are both also trying to be fit by next weekend.

The Ireland team defeated Canada by 40 points to 14 last night in Toronto.

Fergus McFadden scored three of the six tries, Darren Cavem, Tommy O’ Donnell and Andrew Trimble on his 50th cap.