British and Irish Lions forwards' coach Robin McBryde confirmed on Friday that flyhalf Dan Biggar is on track to be cleared to start Saturday's second Test in Cape Town following his head injury in the first test.
Lions assistant coach Robin McBryde read out a short statement during a press conference.
Concerns over the Lions treatment of head injuries have been raised this week after Alun Wyn Jones suggested that Biggar had been training fully. This led to concussion awareness group Progressive Rugby to criticise the tourists on social media.
McBryde delivered a prepared statement during the conference on Friday morning.
“I am not going to deviate from this letter that I have got here to read out in preparation for a question on this matter, hopefully there is enough there for you to be satisfied with.” he began.
"Dan Biggar will complete his graduated return to play today with his final contact session ahead of the match on Saturday. He has been symptom-free since his post-match head injury assessment and has remained symptom-free throughout the process.
"He has been monitored daily by two consultant sport physicians and has also been reviewed by an independent concussion consultant.
“This process has been successfully utilised to allow for independent verification of the medical management undertaken in all concussion cases during the tour in South Africa to date.
“All players will have an individualized and highly integrated approach to the management with a multitude of factors being taken into consideration. Our players’ health remains the absolute priority and we continue to deliver the highest level of care independent of any match regardless of its importance.”
