Lions stars Richard Hill and Rob Howley have been ruled out of next Saturday's deciding Test against Australia in Sydney.
England flanker Hill was concussed during yesterday's 35-14 second Test defeat in Melbourne, while scrum-half Howley suffered a cracked rib and will also play no further part on tour.
Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has his lower left leg in plaster and has remained in Melbourne ahead of seeing a specialist tomorrow morning.
Only after that assessment will the Lions' management have a clearer picture of whether Wilkinson can face the Wallabies in six days.
Brian O'Driscoll, Neil Back, Scott Quinnell and Rob Henderson are all suffering from various bumps and bruises, but should recover in time.
Matt Dawson is expected to deputise for Howley, while Austin Healey could wear the number 10 jersey if Wilkinson fails to recover.
- PA