Aussie centre Steven Kefu and full-back Cameron McIntyre and scrum-half Kevin Senio, both Kiwis, give Castres a southern hemisphere flavour for their Herineken Cup trip to Leinster tomorrow.

Versatility and a focus on improving the depth of talent have been the key elements in the New Zealand squad named by Graham Henry for their tour of Britain and Ireland next month.

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All Black newcomer Kevin Senio is set to decide his future this week, with Canterbury favoured to take the half-back from Bay of Plenty.

The British and Irish Lions will face a Bay of Plenty side containing 10 players with Super 12 experience when the teams meet on Saturday.

Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll would hate to have to prove his Test credentials in an 80-minute trial match against team-mates and close rivals.