Glasgow Injury Sidelines Huw Jones, Lions Fitness Maintained

Glasgow Warriors centre Huw Jones has been ruled out of the upcoming URC quarter-final against the Stormers due to a recurring Achilles tendon injury that has troubled him since the Six Nations. Warriors head coach Franco Smith emphasized that the injury is manageable and does not threaten Jones' participation in the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia this summer. The injury causes inflammation that flares up intermittently, requiring careful management and treatment, but Smith is optimistic about Jones' recovery and availability for the Lions’ warm-up match against Argentina and the subsequent tour. Jones' absence is part of a wider issue, as several Lions players from Glasgow have faced limited availability since the Six Nations. Smith noted that such tendon problems are common in players at the later stages of their careers and stressed the importance of proper medical care to ensure Jones can return to play as soon as possible. Overall, while the injury is a setback for Glasgow in the URC, it is not expected to impact Jones' international commitments.