Uncapped Cardiff Blues flanker Ellis Jenkins has been called into the Wales squad to tour New Zealand after Dan Lydiate was ruled out of the three-Test series through injury.

Lydiate captained Wales in the absence of Sam Warburton during the 27-13 defeat against England on Sunday but limped off midway through the first half.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland admitted the back-row forward would need a "miracle" to make Monday's flight due to hamstring and shoulder injuries.

Hours later a statement released by the Welsh Rugby Union stated that Lydiate had "suffered a shoulder injury, which he will fail to recover from in time for the three-test series."

It continued: "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."

Jenkins made 21 appearances for the Blues in the recently concluded PRO12 season, scoring three tries. He could make his international debut when Wales take on New Zealand in Auckland on June 11.

Wales were already without wing Alex Cuthbert and flanker Justin Tipuric through injuries for the New Zealand trip, while Warburton is recovering from a shoulder injury that sidelined him this weekend.

Warburton, though, is expected to be fit for the opening Test against the All Blacks.

The Press Association contributed to this report.