We bring you our pick of the best pictures from around the world in the last seven days with the battle for Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup glory taking centre stage

"Gatland sent an open letter to every national newspaper apologising 'for his short-sightedness'." The East Terrace takes a satirical look at the Lions squad

"It was a day that felt like Christmas. But there was no tree; instead there was the sizeable present on offer." Tom Hamilton reports from the Lions' squad announcement