Hill's move to Lyon hangs in the balance
The Rugby Paper|January 28, 2024
LYON's move for England lock Jonny Hill appears to be on the brink of collapse after he suffered a knee injury that is set to keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
Hill's move to Lyon hangs in the balance

The Lions tourist had agreed to move to the Top 14 subject to passing a medical when his contract with Sale runs out at the end of the season but faces an operation for a ruptured patella tendon.

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