British and Irish Lions

Forrester appeared before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel in London after being cited for the incident in Gloucester's 20-19 defeat at Edgeley Park on January 6.

Blair was left with a double fracture of the transverse processes in his lower back and faces two months on the sidelines.

But, after an hour-long hearing, the case against Forrester was dismissed and he is free to play on.

The panel was chaired by the RFU's disciplinary officer Judge Jeff Blackett.

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.