RICHMOND coach Terry Wallace has been admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection.

A statement from the Tigers said that Wallace’s hospital stay is “a precautionary measure” and that the coach should be available for the clash against the Bombers on Saturday at the MCG.

In the event he isn't, Richmond's director of coaching Brian Royal will take his place.

Wallace pulled out of his regular media commitment 'Tuesdays with Terry' due to illness and Royal, David King, Craig McRae and Jade Rawlings will hold the fort at Tigerland in his absence.