“He had just a little little bit of ache after the sport,” Horne stated. “He is such a troublesome bugger – he would 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 really acquired a fracture.”

Scotland’s defeat by Fiji dented their hopes of enhancing their world rating in an effort to be among the many prime seeds on the World Cup attract December.

Nonetheless, Horne stated that head coach Gregor Townsend didn’t should be persuaded to half with Graham.

“Gregor’s an enormous supporter of the Lions,” he stated. “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 feel is a part of the Lions’ plan. They have been completely satisfied for them to play this weekend and I feel the truth that we’re taking part in on a Friday undoubtedly helps.

“Friday night time to the Wednesday is not as dangerous as a Saturday to Wednesday. So I am certain Gregor shall be fairly keen to assist any plan that Andy [Farrell] and the Lions have and if it means limiting just a little little bit of sport time or no matter then I am certain that’ll be the case.”

Scotland, who initially misplaced eight gamers to the Lions, haven’t 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 couple of days with the jet lag and stuff – it is a robust previous journey,” Horne added. “We’re fairly nicely lined, to be sincere.

“We have ample cowl throughout the backs. Coaching is likely to be just a little bit hampered, however I am certain we’ll be wonderful.”