Darcy Graham focused on Scotland following ‘cruel’ omission from Lions squad

Darcy Graham recalled the “cruel” realisation that he would miss out on the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia as he turns his attention to action with Scotland this weekend.

Eyebrows were raised when the 28-year-old Edinburgh wing was omitted from head coach Andy Farrell’s squad in May, which was announced live on television.

Graham is fully focused on Scotland and after sitting out last Saturday’s non-cap international victory over Maori All Blacks in New Zealand, he is looking forward to Saturday’s Test against Fiji in Suva.

“Yeah, obviously the Lions was disappointing, not to get called up,” Scotland’s second highest try scorer told Scottish rugby’s official X account.

“We were watching with the family, it’s a cruel way to find out.

“But it was so special seeing the other (Scotland players) in it and they’ve gone out and they’ve been awesome this campaign and hopefully they put their hands up for the Test spot but obviously I am disappointed not to be in.

“But it’s fuelling the fire for me. I’ll just cheer, do my job and see what happens after that.”

Despite his own disappointment, Graham was delighted that Scotland scrum-half Ben White was called up to Farrell’s squad following an injury to Wales’ Tomos Williams.

White was already in New Zealand with the Scotland team when he received the call.

Graham said: “I’m buzzing for Ben.

“Me and him were sharing rooms and I know how much he wanted it. I was delighted for him.”