“He had a bit little bit of ache after the sport,” Horne mentioned. “He is such a tricky bugger – he does not actually complain about something – however he had a little bit of swelling in his hand.
“He went for a scan and an x-ray and he is truly bought a fracture.”
Scotland’s defeat by Fiji dented their hopes of enhancing their world rating in an effort to be among the many high seeds on the World Cup attract December.
Nevertheless, Horne mentioned that head coach Gregor Townsend didn’t should be persuaded to half with Graham.
“Gregor’s a large supporter of the Lions,” he mentioned. “In the event that they’d wanted them now, he’d have been all for them going away.
“However, then, getting one other sport with us, I believe is a part of the Lions’ plan. They have been comfortable for them to play this weekend and I believe the truth that we’re enjoying on a Friday undoubtedly helps.
“Friday evening to the Wednesday is not as unhealthy as a Saturday to Wednesday. So I am positive Gregor can be fairly keen to assist any plan that Andy [Farrell] and the Lions have and if it means limiting a bit little bit of sport time or no matter then I am positive that’ll be the case.”
Scotland, who initially misplaced eight gamers to the Lions, don’t have any plans to name in any late replacements of their very own.
“By the point anybody will get out of right here, it’s going to take them a number of days with the jet lag and stuff – it is a robust outdated journey,” Horne added. “We’re fairly effectively lined, to be sincere.
“We have ample cowl throughout the backs. Coaching could be a bit bit hampered, however I am positive we’ll be superb.”
