Eddie Jones has announced his Barbarians team to face Fiji in Saturday’s Killik Cup at Twickenham.
The 23-man team includes South Africa’s Rugby World Cup winners Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira, Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi and will be led by Ireland legend Rory Best.
- Tendai Mtawarira (Natal Sharks & South Africa)
- Rory Best (C) (Ulster & Ireland)
- Enrique Pieretto (Jaguares & Argentina)
- Luke Jones (Melbourne Rebels & Australia)
- Tyler Ardon (Waikato Chiefs & Canada)
- Pete Samu (ACT Brumbies & Australia)
- Marco van Staden (Blue Bulls & South Africa)
- Josh Strauss (Stade Francais & Scotland)
- Joe Powell (ACT Brumbies & Australia)
- Curwin Bosch (Natal Sharks & South Africa)
- Makazole Mapimpi (Natal Sharks & South Africa)
- Andre Esterhuizen (Natal Sharks & South Africa)
- Mathieu Bastereaud (Lyon & France)
- Dillyn Leyds (Stormers & South Africa)
- David Havili (Crusaders & New Zealand)
- Andrew Makalio (Crusaders)
- Campese Ma’afu (Leicester Tigers & Fiji)
- Hencus van Wyk (Sunwolves)
- Angus Cottrel (Melbourne Rebels)
- Matt Philip (Melbourne Rebels & Australia)
- Jano Vermaak (Stormers & South Africa)
- Lukhanyo Am (Natal Sharks & South Africa)
- Morne Steyn (Stade Francais & South Africa)
Jones said: “We’ve got a great mix of experience in the team as well as some of the younger ones coming through and I’m excited to see how the guys are building this team.
“We’ve had a great week so far and now I’m looking forward to getting out there and having a good game of rugby against an exciting Fiji side.”
The Barbarians will run out this Saturday, 16 November, at Twickenham Stadium to take on the Flying Fijians in the Killk Cup. It promises to be perfect day out with the family or friends guaranteed full of tries and non-stop action in the only autumn international at the Home of England Rugby. A bumper crowd of over 50,000 is expected for the match and tickets are still available from only £20* for Adults and £15* for Kids. Don’t miss out – secure your tickets now at www.ticketmaster.co.uk/barbarians (*Booking fees apply)
