British and Irish Lions

The Sale Sharks star limped out of the action just before half-time at the Millennium Stadium with a wrenched knee.

But Robinson has visited a specialist this week, and has been was told that there was no serious damage to his knee.

He said: "I was relieved to be told the injury was not serious, although I was confident before seeing the specialist as the knee was not as sore as it was over the weekend."

Robinson will join up as planned with Clive Woodward's squad as they prepare for the Twickenham clash with Italy a week on Sunday, before returning to Zurich Premiership action with his club against Leeds on March 15.

"I am now looking forward to joining up with the England squad on Sunday and then returning to Heywood Road to prepare for our big game against Leeds Tykes," he added.

Qantas Wallabies head coach Robbie Deans says Quade Cooper could still line up against the Lions despite missing out on his 25-man squad this morning.

The Waratahs upset the odds by beating Super Rugby leaders the Brumbies 28-22, but the game came at a huge cost to Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans.

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.