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The Barbarians squad to play Australia and England has been announced with Sonny Bill Williams to be joined by two Australians and seven former New Zealand internationals.
Flanker Rocky Elsom (Leinster) and rangy ex-Wallabies lock Justin Harrison (Bath) will both return home for the clash at Sydney Football Stadium on June 6.
Backs Ben Blair, Doug Howlett, Justin Marshall and Luke McAllister and forwards Jerry Collins, Chris Jack and Greg Somerville were the former All Blacks announced in the 24-player squad.
Gordon D'Arcy and Geordan Murphy, who helped Ireland win their first Grand Slam since 1948 in the Six Nations championship, have also been picked after having been overlooked for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa, which kicks off May 30.
The three English players in the squad - Iain Balshaw, Josh Lewsey and Martin Corry - all played for the 2003 World Cup-winning team.
The Barbarians captain will be announced when they meet up on May 26.
Backs: Iain Balshaw (England), Ben Blair (New Zealand), Gordon D'Arcy (Ireland), Peter Grant (South Africa), Doug Howlett (New Zealand), Josh Lewsey (England), Seilala Mapusua (Samoa), Justin Marshall (New Zealand), Luke McAllister (New Zealand), Geordan Murphy (Ireland), Sonny Bill Williams (Toulon), Dimitri Yachvilli (France).
Forwards: Serge Betsen (France), B.J. Botha (South Africa), Schalk Brits (South Africa), Sebastien Bruno (France), Jerry Collins (New Zealand), Martin Corry (England), Rocky Elsom (Australia), Justin Harrison (Australia), Chris Jack (New Zealand), Greg Somerville (New Zealand), Iestyn Thomas (Wales), Paul Tito (Cardiff Blues).
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23217,00.html
that is one fantastic line up!! what a great game this is gonna be.
shame about having schalk brits and bj botha...
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I'm looking forward to seeing SBW in the Wallabies vs BaaBaas....
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no it won't, I thought the home team is always listed first
Ah so your basing it on nothing then.....
The Baa Baa's may have a chance, not being hampered by any Scottish players is a good start. Although there is plenty of them to choose from looking at the Lions squad as well
No test caps for Baabaas "tests".
The team's a beaut..can't wait..'Onya Baabaas.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
I am seeing the game the week before against England at Twickenham, very very excited about it, I think well worth the 25 pounds! And I can actually suport the Baa Baas as you will never catch me supporting England.
Adore this life
There is no guarantee
Could end by tomorrow
Better hope SBW doesn't get knocked out on Wednesday night on the undercard of the Mundine V Geale fight.
We might not see him at all and I really want to see him silence his critics and do well in Union.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
I've got the swine flu I think.
He's just a kid (23?), yeah he did a bad thing with the Bulldogs a real bad thing but I don't want to kick him forever for it.
I hope he does well, he comes across as a genuine nice guy. Besides he's seen the light, our god (Bill) forgives all sinners once they see the light.