British and Irish Lions

Former Leeds player Scarbrough, a full-back or wing, won a solitary England cap in 2003 when he featured against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

Saracens rugby director Alan Gaffney said: "Dan has had a very good year and it is disappointing that he has not had the chance of being able to play representative rugby this season.

"He is a very adventurous player and certainly someone we want on our side rather than against us."

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.

Qantas Wallaby wonder scrum half Will Genia is ready to torment the British & Irish Lions and end any hopes of a first Test series win in 16 years this month.