British and Irish Lions

Moffat, who left Netherdale to join Castres in the summer, scored six tries in 25 appearances for Borders last season.

The Scot will re-join the squad this week ahead of their next Celtic League clash against Munster at Netherdale on March 16.

The 29-year-old said: "My move out to France hasn't brought as much game time as I had hoped for, so I'm really looking forward to coming back to the Borders and getting stuck in again.

"Having helped take the Reivers into the Heineken Cup last season, it's very frustrating having to sit here and watch it on TV."

Reivers head coach Steve Bates added: "We were disappointed to lose Stuart at the end of last season but we understood his decision to experience French rugby at this stage of his career.

"We have been looking to strengthen our squad, especially in the backs, so we are happy to welcome him back."

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.

Geoff Parling has revealed that the Brumbies taught the British & Irish Lions a lesson in what it means to teams and players in Australia to beat the tourists.