British and Irish Lions

The 27-year-old was the club's top tryscorer in his debut season for them in National League One last term but his top-flight campaign has been blighted by a number of injuries.

He said: "Without doubt, this has been the worst season of my career in terms of injuries but I am delighted that it is behind me now.

"I have got a debt to repay to those who have shown faith in me during this season, they have been loyal to me and I want to repay that loyalty with some good performances between now and the end of the season and by agreeing a new two year deal at the club."

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admits he and his assistants faced some tough selection calls when picking the side to face the Qantas Wallabies in Saturday's first Test.

The Brumbies pair of Ben Mowen and Christian Leali'ifano will get the chance to follow in the footsteps of their team mates by beating the British & Irish Lions when they make their Qantas Wallaby Test debuts against the tourists in Brisbane on Saturday.

Less than four kilometres away from the Suncorp Stadium, venue for the opening Test between the British & Irish Lions and Qantas Wallabies on Saturday, lies the grave of the man who took the starring role in the first international between the two teams in 1899.