British and Irish Lions

Hodgson has had surgery to mend an ongoing shoulder problem and is not expected to play again until early October.

The 2005 Lion, who was one of four fly-halves chosen to represent Britain and Ireland's elite five years ago, had been struggling with the problem on England's summer trip to Australia and New Zealand.

Hodgson had been chosen for that tour following a two-year spell in the international wilderness following criticism of his defence during the 2008 summer series with the All Blacks.

The 29-year-old was in impressive form for his club last season despite Sale suffering collectively and has been included in the current England Saxons squad.

Sale begin their Aviva Premiership campaign at home to Newcastle Falcons on September 3.

The British & Irish Lions will dust themselves down after losing their unbeaten record to the Brumbies and be back at work in a positive frame of mind from Wednesday, according to 2009 Test full back Rob Kearney.

With Tuesday's trip to Canberra next on the agenda for The British & Irish Lions, we take a look back at their last clash with the Brumbies, a match that went right down to the wire.

The British & Irish Lions went to the home of one of the two schools that played fixtures against them on the inaugural tour in 1888 this week, Sydney Grammar School.