Jason Robinson will not fly to New Zealand with the British & Irish Lions tomorrow after being given permission to stay home with his pregnant wife Amanda.
Robinson still plans to join up with the squad in early June, but felt it was important he remained at home to support Amanda, who is due to give birth in August and has recently been feeling unwell.
Lions head coach Clive Woodward agreed to give Robinson more time with his
family and predicted he will still have enough time to be in contention for the
first Test against New Zealand on June 25.
Robinson missed the Lions' 25-25 draw with Argentina yesterday after leading Sale to the European Challenge Cup title on Saturday and is not the only player to be joining up with the squad late.
Both Gareth Thomas and Stephen Jones have had to delay their departures due to continuing commitments with their respective French clubs, Heineken cup winners Toulouse and Clermont Auvergne.
