BRISBANE, Australia, June 30, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The British and Irish Lions suffered a "shocking" setback Monday with experienced scrum-half Tomos Williams ruled out of the rest of the Australia tour with a hamstring injury.

Williams, a veteran of 65 Tests for Wales, clutched at the back of his left leg early in the second half after scoring the second of his two tries against Western Force in the tour opener on Saturday.

He limped out and will play no further part in the nine-match tour.

"Unfortunately, shocking news for us all," said Lions head coach Andy Farrell.

"Tomos has got a slightly worse injury than we first thought, so it's going to be medium to long term.

"So unfortunately, he got some sad news this morning, and he'll be leaving camp later on this evening."

Toulon and Scotland's Ben White, who was deemed unlucky to miss out on the 38-man squad, has been called up to replace Williams.

"He's trying to get here as quick as he can," Farrell said of White, who was in New Zealand with the Scotland team preparing to face the Maori All Blacks in Whangarei on Saturday.

"He'll be devastated for Tomos, like we all are. At the same time, he's super excited."

Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park will be on scrum-half duties for their clash against Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Wednesday after missing the Force game with a glute injury.