British and Irish Lions

Both players were injured in the Bulls' 31-15 loss to the Crusaders in their Super 14 semi-final.

Botha has sustained an Achilles injury while Habana has stretched an ankle ligament.

"We will be able to do a scan when we return home, but at the moment it looks as if they will be out for at least four weeks," Bulls team doctor Tommie Smook said.

The loss is a big blow to Bok coach Jake White, who has already lost CJ Van der Linde and Andre Pretorius to injury.

The Brumbies pair of Ben Mowen and Christian Leali'ifano will get the chance to follow in the footsteps of their team mates by beating the British & Irish Lions when they make their Qantas Wallaby Test debuts against the tourists in Brisbane on Saturday.

Rob Howley says having George North available for selection is a major plus for the British & Irish Lions as they go in search of the tries he believes will be needed to beat the Qantas Wallabies this Saturday.

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.