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21st May 2017
11:28pm BST

"It is really disappointing for Billy and we know how much he was looking forward to joining the squad," Warren Gatland said. "He has been carrying an injury and feels he wouldn't be able to contribute fully to the Tour and needs further medical treatment. "We really appreciate his honesty in making this decision and wish him luck with his recovery. "We have called up James to the squad, we wish him all the best next weekend and look forward to welcoming him into camp before we depart."That news hasn't gone down well with everyone though. https://twitter.com/ChipHarrison100/status/866380430739722240 And the absence of Heaslip didn't go unnoticed either. https://twitter.com/LBod3/status/866402201253662721 https://twitter.com/Gavevans88/status/866402544817496064 https://twitter.com/hybs11/status/866408887720841218 https://twitter.com/AndrewMcDublin/status/866412302882320385 https://twitter.com/GoslingOut/status/866417830438350849 The man himself seemed to deal with it alright though. https://www.instagram.com/p/BUXsQG_B88v/
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