British and Irish Lions

Ryan Jones and Shane Williams, the two Lions tourists nominated for the International Rugby Board Player of the Year, were both among the try scorers for the Ospreys on Saturday afternoon.

Jones and Williams crossed for scores in the 43-0 win over Ulster at the Liberty Stadium as the EDF Energy Cup holders moved to the top of the Magners League table.

The Wales duo were shortlisted for the prestigious award last week along with Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair, Italian back row Sergio Parisse and All Black star Dan Carter.

There was more good news for another possible Ospreys Lion this weekend, as Gavin Henson returned to action following a five-month absence as a result of an ankle injury.

The 26-year-old appeared in the second Test against the All Blacks during the Lions tour of 2005 and has publicly stated his desire to be a part of the squad that travels to South Africa in nine months' time.

Henson will be hoping his latest comeback brings to an end an unfortunate spell of injuries that have dogged his career since returning from New Zealand three years ago.

Assistant coach Graham Rowntree says The British & Irish Lions will have to be fully focussed to avoid a potential banana skin when they face The Barbarians a week today.

Three former British & Irish Lions will line-up against an England XV at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday as the Barbarians warm-up for their showdown with the 2013 tourists in Hong Kong next week.