British and Irish Lions

Mapusua's deal will keep him at the club until 2011. He joined Irish last year.

Exiles rugby director Brian Smith said: "Seilala is a world-class player.

"He is as good as any centre playing the game, and we are delighted that he's committed himself to London Irish.

"Not only is he a brilliant rugby player; he's also an exceptional person who brings out the best in other players, both on and off the pitch."

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.

Tom Youngs has enjoyed a remarkable rise to the top of the British & Irish game but he won't be resting on his laurels ahead of his first Lions adventure.

See how Stuart Hogg and Adam Jones got on when they went out to have dinner at home with the Joneses of Pontypridd as part of the 'Host the Pride' community programme instigated by British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland.