British and Irish Lions

The 28-year-old fly-half - Europe's all-time top scorer with 649 points - injured a right knee ligament in Friday night's 24-8 Celtic League win when he collided with Gwent Dragons flanker Jamie Ringer.

A scan in Cork confirmed O'Gara will miss Munster's last-eight date with Biarritz in San Sebastian, but he could be back for next month's semi-finals should the Irish province progress.

Team boss Jerry Holland said: "If there is any such thing as good news in this situation it is that medical advice suggests that should Munster advance to the semi-final Ronan will be available."

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.