British and Irish Lions

Macleod, a former Wales Under-21 international, has agreed a two-year deal and will join Sale during the summer.

Sharks head coach Kingsley Jones said: "I have known Nick for a few years, and he has decided to join us as he wants to play regular rugby at the highest level.

"He can play either full-back or fly-half, and he is a very competent goalkicker."

Macleod will link up with fellow ex-Cardiff players Lee Thomas and Ben Evans when he arrives at Edgeley Park.

Qantas Wallabies head coach Robbie Deans says Quade Cooper could still line up against the Lions despite missing out on his 25-man squad this morning.

The Waratahs upset the odds by beating Super Rugby leaders the Brumbies 28-22, but the game came at a huge cost to Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans.

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.