British and Irish Lions

The Samoa international originally signed on a short-term contract until the end of the season but has earned a more permanent deal after impressing the coaching staff at the west-country club.

"I am very pleased that I will be staying with Bath Rugby," the 22-year-old said.

"I enjoy playing rugby with the other guys here and there are a lot of experienced international level players around who I can learn a lot off."

Bath head coach Brian Ashton added: "It is good news Jonny has signed a two-year contract.

"He has already played Test-match rugby for Samoa and I look forward to his unique style of rugby helping Bath in the future."

Skipper Sam Warburton was among five British & Irish Lions squad members who helped Thomas Pink transform the legendary White Horse pub in Parsons Green into 'The Pink Lion' to celebrate the upcoming Tour to Hong Kong and Australia on Saturday.

Lions skipper Sam Warburton says the lessons he and his Welsh colleagues learnt in Australia last summer will stand them in good stead for their return visit with Britain and Ireland's elite next month.

Tom Youngs has enjoyed a remarkable rise to the top of the British & Irish game but he won't be resting on his laurels ahead of his first Lions adventure.