British and Irish Lions

The 36-year-old lock, who made five appearances for the Lions in 2001, joined the Top 14 minnows in the summer, having previously enjoyed stints at Montauban and Castres.

Murray succeeds Marc Dantin, who will take up a new position at the club following a string of poor results.

"After a first half of the season results do not conform to the ambitions of the club," read a statement released by Mont-de-Marsan.

"The Board of Directors of Rugby Stade Montois and its President, Jean Robert CAZEAUX, have decided to reorganize the coaching staff and have asked Marc Dantin to withdraw from his position while staying at the club in a new role.

"In accordance with all players and staff, it has been proposed that Scott Murray takes over the forwards."

Lions skipper Sam Warburton says the lessons he and his Welsh colleagues learnt in Australia last summer will stand them in good stead for their return visit with Britain and Ireland's elite next month.

Tom Youngs has enjoyed a remarkable rise to the top of the British & Irish game but he won't be resting on his laurels ahead of his first Lions adventure.

See how Stuart Hogg and Adam Jones got on when they went out to have dinner at home with the Joneses of Pontypridd as part of the 'Host the Pride' community programme instigated by British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland.