Rotorua — Wales loose forward Ross Moriarty has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions’ tour of New Zealand just hours after coach Warren Gatland called in four additional players with more to follow. Moriarty had been suffering from what the Lions said was nerve damage and was restricted to just one appearance on the tour during the 13-7 victory over the Provincial Barbarians in the opening match. "We are really disappointed for Ross," Gatland said in a statement. "He has had a hugely impressive season, capped off with selection for the British & Irish Lions and his performance in the first match justified that selection. "It is disappointing to see injury cut short his tour but we wish him all the best with his recovery." Gatland had earlier called lock Cory Hill, hooker Kristian Dacey, scrumhalf Gareth Davies and prop Tomas Francis, who were in New Zealand on duty with Wales. The quartet joined up with the Lions in Rotorua ahead of their tour match against the Maori All Bl...
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