Tommy Freeman may miss the third test against Australia due to injury

• Freeman may miss the third test due to a sprained ankle.
• The team is considering alternatives for the winger position.
• The Lions are aiming to achieve a clean sweep in the series against Australia.

Tommy Freeman, the winger for the British and Irish Lions, is under a cloud of uncertainty ahead of the third test against Australia. He has not been able to fully train due to a suspected ankle sprain.

Freeman, who is 24 years old, has already participated in the first two tests, but his absence from training has raised concerns. The team is keen to achieve a clean sweep in the series, the first since 1927.

Assistant coach John Dalziel stated that Freeman's absence from training was related to managing the injury. However, the team has prepared a plan for his potential absence, which includes the possibility of moving Hugh Jones to the wing, while Owen Farrell would start in the center.

Freeman has already played in 33 matches this season, surpassing the limit of 30 matches set by the Rugby Federation. Other options for the position include Duhan van der Merwe and James Lowe, should Freeman not be able to play.

The coach emphasized that the team needs sufficient versatility to cover potential losses. "We have to have enough players who can play in different positions," he said.

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