British and Irish Lions

South Africa's World Cup honeymoon came crashing down over the weekend, with only one win for its five Super 14 teams and three high-profile players being cited for dangerous play.

Springbok flanker Schalk Burger will appear before a disciplinary committee on Monday night, after gesticulating to touch judge Willie Roos to "open his eyes" after he received a yellow card for running in to try and stop a punch up in the Stormers' 12-10 loss to the Sharks on Saturday.

Two Bulls players have also been cited for dangerous play and will appear on Monday night in Pretoria for their transgressions in the 54-19 loss to the Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Midfielder JP Nel has been cited for a "swinging arm tackle" while flanker Dewald Potgieter was charged for an "illegal spear tackle".

Sam Warburton says he is 'absolutely delighted' after being chosen to lead The British & Irish Lions in Saturday's first Test match against the Qantas Wallabies.

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.