Called in: Roberts and Halfpenny
Barbarians coach Nick Mallett has been boosted by the addition of three top Wales internationals for their December 5 clash with New Zealand.
Entering the squad come wing Leigh Halfpenny, centre Jamie Roberts and number eight Andy Powell, who have joined a whole host of elite players ahead of the upcoming fixture.
Mallett will also be able to choose from such names as Bryan Habana, Matt Giteau, Jaque Fourie and Fourie du Preez in the backs while Rocky Elsom, Tendai Mtawarira and Schalk Burger are just a trio of strong forwards in contention to run out at Twickenham.
Barbarians squad to face the All Blacks:
Backs: Leigh Halfpenny (Wales), Bryan Habana (South Africa), Joe Rokocoko (New Zealand), Drew Mitchell (Australia), Jamie Roberts (Wales), Jaque Fourie (South Africa), Morne Steyn (South Africa), Matt Giteau (Australia), Fourie du Preez (South Africa), Will Genia (Australia).
Forwards: Bismarck du Plessis (South Africa), Stephen Moore (Australia), Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa), W P Nel (Free State Cheetahs), Salvatore Perugini (Italy), Victor Matfield (South Africa), Danie Rossouw (South Africa), Carlo del Fava (Italy), Rocky Elsom (Australia), Schalk Burger (South Africa), George Smith (Australia), Andy Powell (Wales)
Comments
TonyTaff says...
Why would you want to pick ANY English players, if you want to beat the ABs? ;)
Posted 10:42 24th November 2009
ABenzed says...
Good BaaBaas team. A bit odd not picking any English players though when the game is at Twickenham?? They must beleive they can still sell out the ground although no England players playing.....
Posted 00:10 24th November 2009