Scotland winger Darcy Graham has spoken of his devastation after a cruel injury dashed his dreams of representing the British & Irish Lions on their upcoming tour.
The electric Edinburgh back, renowned for his blistering pace and try-scoring prowess, admitted he's "gutted" after scans confirmed he wouldn't recover in time for the prestigious tour.
Dreams Shattered by Injury Curse
Graham, who had been in scintillating form for club and country, revealed the emotional toll of missing out: "It's ended in the worst possible way. To work your whole career for this opportunity and have it taken away... there are no words."
Road to Recovery Begins
Despite the crushing disappointment, the 26-year-old remains determined to return stronger: "Right now I'm focused on rehab and coming back better than ever. The support from fans has been incredible - that keeps me going."
Rugby pundits had tipped Graham as a potential game-changer for the Lions, with his ability to create something from nothing making him one of the most exciting talents in northern hemisphere rugby.
What This Means for the Lions
The loss leaves Lions coaches scrambling to identify alternatives, with Graham's unique skill set particularly hard to replace. His absence will be keenly felt in what promises to be a fiercely competitive series.
