British and Irish Lions

England captain Lawrence Dallaglio and Rome hat-trick hero Jason Robinson both face imminent fitness checks in the build-up to the weekend's Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.

The world champions arrived back at their Surrey training base on Monday following a 50-9 victory against their RBS 6 Nations Championship opponents Italy.

Head coach Sir Clive Woodward - medical bulletins permitting - looks set to announce an unchanged team for Saturday's Edinburgh mission.

But the England medical staff will assess Dallaglio, who has a swollen hand after he was the victim of a stray Italian boot.

Robinson, meanwhile, experienced a problem with the middle finger on his right hand - and flanker Joe Worsley's hamstring also requires monitoring.

Dallaglio would appear to be the biggest worry, and there are thought to be no immediate concerns about either Robinson or Worsley.

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.