OPENSIDE flanker Ellis Jenkins has been called into Wales’ squad for their three-Test tour to New Zealand after blindside Dan Lydiate suffered a shoulder injury against England.

Lydiate limped from the field with a hamstring injury in the first half of the 27-13 loss at Twickenham but it is a shoulder injury that has ended his hopes of facing the world champions.

His place now goes to Jenkins, who has impressed for Cardiff Blues with his tenacity at the breakdown.

"Ellis Jenkins has been called into Wales' squad to tour New Zealand after injury to Dan Lydiate," read a statement from the Welsh Rugby Union.

"Lydiate, who led Wales against England at Twickenham this afternoon, has suffered a shoulder injury, which he will fail to recover from in time for the three-Test series.

"Uncapped Cardiff Blues flanker Jenkins, a former Wales U20 captain, will link up with the squad before they depart for New Zealand on Monday evening."

Justin Tipuric is currently sidelined by a concussion but Sam Warburton, who missed the England game with a shoulder injury, is expected to return for the Auckland Test a week on Sunday.

He will join Taulupe Faletau in the back row with Ross Moriarty and James King battling for the spot at 6 in Lydiate’s absence. Josh Turnbull is also in the squad.