British and Irish Lions

The 34-year-old Tigers tighthead - who was not included in Brian Ashton's RBS 6 Nations squad after pulling out of last autumn's World Cup - has been charged with punching or striking Leinster's Ireland lock Malcolm O'Kelly in the Guinness Premiership side's 25-9 win at Welford Road.

White must now face an independent disciplinary commission on an as yet unspecified date, along with the Exiles trio - replacement prop Dan Murphy, second-row Bob Casey and flanker Declan Danaher.

Murphy is accused of tripping Treviso prop Salvatore Costanzo in the sides' match at Stadio Comunale di Monigo, which the Exiles won 24-11, while Casey and Danaher have both been charged with stamping - on lock Cornelius van Zyl in the latter's case.

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.