British and Irish Lions

The Kiwi scrum-half broke a bone in his foot during Friday night's win at Glasgow and is likely to be out of action until mid-November.

"He has been reviewed by a specialist, who unfortunately confirmed that Jamie will need to spend the next four weeks in plaster," said Ospreys physiotherapist Chris Towers.

"That will be followed by a period of strengthening and rehabilitation. All in all we could be looking at an eight-week lay-off."

Nutbrown only arrived at the Liberty Stadium last week and his enforced absence means the Ospreys must now rely on Rhodri Wells and youngster Rhys Webb to fill the No9 shirt.

Nutbrown had been expected to play an important role for Sean Holley and Jonathan Humphreys' side, particularly while Wales international Mike Phillips continued to recover from a serious injury. Phillips is now likely to be back playing before the former New Zealand A man, as he hopes to return to action next month.

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.

Radike Samo, one of only two players still playing top level rugby in Australia who placed against the 2001 British & Irish Lions, will return to top flight action with Queensland Reds against the Stormers in Cape Town on Sunday.

British & Irish Lions hookers Dylan Hartley and Tom Youngs will fight out their own private duel in the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday and then become team mates for the next six weeks a day later.