British and Irish Lions

Taione was dismissed for lashing out at Thrush in a maul during the game which eventually finished in a 13-13 draw.

Judiciary officer Nicholas Davidson ruled Taione to be "grossly reckless" and, taking into account a suspension in 2004 for biting, suspended the Tonga international until May 19.

Lions forward Ross Geldenhuys was cleared of striking Highlanders player Jamie Mackintosh in the head with his knee after a scrum collapsed in their match in Dunedin on Friday.

Davidson said the video evidence did not clearly confirm the act was deliberate.

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.