Jason Robinson, a Rugby World Cup winner in 2003 and a key figure during England’s stirring defence of the title last month, will be making his final first class appearance. The 33-year-old retired from all rugby after the World Cup but his farewell at Twickenham will be well-received at the home of England Rugby.
Mark Regan will captain the team after his club over his involvement in the fixture. Bristol had claimed that he is in breach of contract, but Regan commented: “I was asked to captain the Barbarians and I consider it a massive honour to do that.”
Jason Robinson (England)
Joe Rokocoko (Blues & New Zealand)
Conrad Smith (Hurricanes & New Zealand)
Ma’a Nonu (Hurricanes & New Zealand)
Isoa Neivua (Warriors & Fiji)
Matt Giteau (Western Force & Australia)
Justin Marshall (Ospreys & New Zealand)
Federico Pucciarello (Munster & Italy)
Mark Regan (Captain, Bristol & England)
Salesi Ma’afu (Brumbies)
Brent Cockbain (Wales)
Justin Harrison (Ulster & Australia)
Rocky Elsom (Waratahs & Australia)
Martyn Williams (Cardiff & Wales)
Jerry Collins (Hurricanes & New Zealand)
Replacements:
Schalk Brits (Stormers)
JD Moller (Stormers)
Troy Flavell (Blues & New Zealand)
Michael Owen (Dragons & Wales)
Tom Shanklin (Cardiff & Wales)
Peter Grant (Stormers)
Ben Cohen (England)
South Africa:
Ruan Pienaar
Akona Ndungane
Jaque Fourie
Francois Steyn
Bryan Habana
Andre Pretorius
Enrico Januarie
CJ Van der Linde
Bismarck Du Plessis
Jannie Du Plessis
Johann Muller (Captain)
Johan Ackermann
Schalk Burger
Juan Smith
Ryan Kankowski
Replacements:
Tiaan Liebenberg
Heinke Van Der Merwe
Albert Van Den Berg
Barend Pieterse
Wynand Olivier
Wayne Julies
Conrad Jantjes
