Speedway of Nations 2022: Blow for Great Britain as Tai Woffinden ruled out of final with back injury

Great Britain’s Tai Woffinden has been ruled out of the Speedway of Nations final just hours before the event in Vojens. The news is a major blow to the defending champions who lose Woffinden to a back injury sustained on Friday. Ad/> A statement on the GB Speedway website wrote: “The three-times World Champion took part in a training exercise yesterday (Friday) with five other riders who are all due to race in tonight’s final.

Tai was attended to by Great Britain medical staff for injuries sustained to his back. /> SpeedwayPoland punish Czech error to win dramatic Speedway of Nations U21-Final2 HOURS AGO “He was also assessed by experts at Kolding Sygehus Medical Centre in Kolding where he also underwent X-rays and examinations. “Our riders' health and safety is always our priority and due to the nature of Tai’s injury and subsequent effects on his movement, a joint decision has been made to withdraw from racing this evening.

“Tai has ensured that his machinery and mechanics will be in the GB pits this evening to assist if needed.” Speedway of Nations final: How to watch and complete line-up after action-packed semis GB win play-off to reach Speedway of Nations final Woffinden racked up 19 of Britain’s 31 points in the semi-final and his absence will now leave the team down to two riders, Robert Lambert and first reserve Dan Bewley. Lambert and Bewley were Great Britain’s pair in the 2021 Grand Final in Belle Vue where they secured a 5-4 win over Poland to take the title. “This is naturally a massive blow," said Great Britain team boss Olly Allen.