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[Burgs]

On Stan- Starts: 10:20pm 4 November 2023

Alun Wyn Jones to captain Barbarians in Principality Stadium swan song

Barbarians website
Wednesday 1 November 2023

Barbarian F.C. have named the starting XV to face Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday 4 November, kick-ff 1430 (tickets available here).

Scott "Razor" Robertson and Eddie Jones have named a strong side to face Wales in what will be Alun Wyn Jones' Principality Stadium swan song.

Jones will captain the invitational side, with former Wales teammate - and fellow former Wales captin - Justin Tipuric alongside him in the famous Black and White.

Robertson and Jones have been joined by Wales' Jamie Roberts and Mark Jones in the coaching staff this week, with Will Greenwood joing the group for the match weekend.

AW Jones and Tipuric will be surrounded by international stars from the southern hemisphere, including players fresh from the Rugby World Cup. The squad will face a young Wales side in what is sure to be a mouthwatering display of Barbarians' flair, skill and passion: a fitting send-off for the world's most capped player.

Barbarian XV

1. Joe Moody (New Zealand)

2. Tevita Ikanivere (Fiji)

3. Taniela Tupou (Australia)

4. Rob Leota (Australia)

5. Alun Wyn Jones (C) (Wales)

6. Justin Tipuric (Wales)

7. Michael Hooper (Australia)

8. Rob Valetini (Australia)

9. Simione Kuruvoli (Fiji)

10. Nicolas Sanchez (Argentina)

11. Selestino Ravutaumada (Fiji)

12. Izaia Perese (Australia)

13. Len Ikitau (Australia)

14. Shaun Stevenson (New Zealand)

15. Ilasia Droasese (Fiji)


16. Angus Bell (Australia)

17. Asafo Aumua (New Zealand)

18. Peni Ravai (Fiji)

19. Api Ratuniyarawa (Fiji)

20. Tom Hooper (Australia)

21. Lautaro Bazan Velez (Argentina)

22. Ben Donaldson (Australia)

23. Andrew Kellaway (Australia)

[Garry Owen]

Hooper mustn't hate Eddie too much then

[jargan83]

Eddie Jones trolling Australia by picking Hooper at 7.

[Burgs]

I'm confident that away from the media glare both men understand the situation and why the decisions were made.
Not saying Hooper would agree, but I reckon he would have a clear understanding.
There's a big difference between going into a Testimonial and being unfit with one eye on retirement two months ago.

[palitu]

That was a really fine game to watch. The baa baa's looked damaging in attack!

And wyn Jones getting a try was fitting!

[jargan83]

Eddie Jones beaten by the Welsh again!

[Burgs]

Eddie Jones beaten by the Welsh again!

Or "Robinson off to a losing start at International level"...