New Zealand winger Jonah Lomu has accepted an invitation to play for the Barbarians in this summer’s British tour.

John O’Neill, managing director of the Australian Rugby Union, has denied the Wallabies deliberately made things hard for New Zealand so they could grab exclusive rights to the World Cup next year.

Celtic League champions Leinster will aim to turn the clock back two years when they tackle European champions Leicester in Sunday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final clash at Welford Road.

Australia have announced a squad of 31 players for the three-match Test series against the Lions this summer.