Ulster hooker Rory Best admitted the forwards must shoulder the blame after the British & Irish Lions lost their 100 per cent record in Australia, going down to the Brumbies just four days before the first Test with the Wallabies.

Dragons No.8 Toby Faletau admits he was pleasantly surprised by Shane Williams' call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad and believes he will fit seamlessly into the side on Tuesday.

Leinster's Jamie Heaslip is expecting a hostile reception on Saturday when the British & Irish Lions face the Waratahs, currently coached by his former boss Michael Cheika.

Connacht academy boss Nigel Carolan believes the province's academy is going from strength to strength after it was confirmed eight new youngsters will be joining next season.

Cardiff Blues hooker Andi Kyriacou will assist the Blues coaching team following his retirement through injury