British and Irish Lions

The Leicester Tigers stalwart, who toured with the Lions in both 2001 and 2005, was due to appear before an independent disciplinary committee in Dublin today to hear charges brought as a result of the Heineken Cup Pool 3 match against the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on January 24.

However, the adverse weather conditions meant the hearing was unable to take place as scheduled.

Travel difficulties caused problems for the parties wanting to travel to Ireland for the hearing, which will now take place as soon as is practicable.

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.

Qantas Wallaby wonder scrum half Will Genia is ready to torment the British & Irish Lions and end any hopes of a first Test series win in 16 years this month.