British and Irish Lions

South Africa Rugby on Wednesday announced the two teams will meet in a rematch of the 2007 World Cup semi-final, with the game coming in the middle of the Springboks' Tri-Nations campaign.

Argentina are hoping to join South Africa, Australia and New Zealand in the southern hemisphere's major tournaments.

"(This) is the first fixture in a commitment by the Sanzar nations to ultimately incorporate the South American country into their competitions," South Africa Rugby said in a statement.

The game at Ellis Park will also form part of the celebration of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday.

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.

Tom Youngs has enjoyed a remarkable rise to the top of the British & Irish game but he won't be resting on his laurels ahead of his first Lions adventure.