Blake Austin looks set to play on the wing for Great Britain. Picture by Andrew Cornaga/photosport.nz/SWpix.com
BLAKE Austin will play on the wing for Great Britain in Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.
The Wire stand-off has been summoned to fill in after Zak Hardaker - himself a makeshift replacement for the injured Ryan Hall - picked up a shoulder injury in training.
Austin looks set to be named outside Warrington teammate Jack Hughes in the three-quarter line when the team for the match in Christchurch is announced, with both players in line for their Lions debuts.
Wolves prop Joe Philbin also looks set to miss the game with a hamstring injury but is likely to be fit for the final match of the tour against Papua New Guinea on November 16.
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