British and Irish Lions

Wilkinson has been sidelined since Newcastle's Premiership defeat to London Irish earlier this month, when he limped off six minutes from time nursing a hamstring problem.

He then missed England's RBS 6 Nations appointments with France and Wales, and his Newcastle colleague Toby Flood took over Test fly-half duties.

The 55 times-capped World Cup winner lines up in a Newcastle side also boosted by his returning England colleagues Flood, Mathew Tait and Jamie Noon.

Flood will wear the number 11 shirt, with Tait and Noon forging Falcons' midfield partnership.

Welcome to our new 'Behind The Scenes' look at the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour.

The footage will give fans the opportunity to sample a truly Behind the scenes look at the greatest touring side in the world.

This opening video is from the first day the squad got together in London.

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British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says he's been struck by the level of professionalism and dedication within the squad as they prepare to head to Hong Kong and Australia.

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.