British and Irish Lions

The England and Lions star, who signed a one-year deal in May 2007, has had his share of injury worries but appears to be rediscovering his form.

He told the Mercury: "It is always a case of weighing up your options. I have been at Leicester a while and you want to see what else is out there."

Warren Gatland says he and his British & Irish Lions Test team are fully aware of the size of the threat posed by Qantas Wallabies wing Israel Folau this weekend.

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.

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.