British and Irish Lions

The British & Irish Lions flanker raced over in the corner for his try, but also saved a score when he knocked the ball out of England scrum half Danny Care's hands in the first half as he dived for the line.

It means Croft will join Leicester's other five Lions at Twickenham in the Premiership final on Saturday, 25 May - two days before the squad flies to Hong Kong to prepare for the tour opener against the Barbarians on 1 June.

The Tigers will face the winners of the second semi-final between Saracens and Northampton Saints on Sunday.

"We've lost the last two finals and it has hurt us. Today was all about winning and it was great to score the try, but the tackle on Care was more important," said Croft.

Rob Howley says having George North available for selection is a major plus for the British & Irish Lions as they go in search of the tries he believes will be needed to beat the Qantas Wallabies this Saturday.

Michael Hooper believes the British & Irish Lions' defeat to the Brumbies has given the Qantas Wallabies a boost ahead of Saturday's first Test in Brisbane.

Less than 24 hours after losing their unbeaten record in Canberra, the British & Irish Lions were given a huge boost on arrival in Brisbane when Wales wing George North was declared fit to play in the first Test on Saturday.