British and Irish Lions

The veteran lock, capped 69 times by England, will now stay at the club until the end of the 2009-10 season.

Grewcock played an important part in Bath's European Challenge Cup triumph last season.

The 35-year-old said: "Winning the European Challenge Cup was just reward for the players and the coaches at the club and also for the efforts I have put in during my time here."

Grewcock will compete with summer signings Stuart Hooper, Justin Harrison and England Under-20 international Scott Hobson for a place in the second row.

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.