Twickenham tickets news: Xavier Rush to captain Barbarians

27/05/2010

The Barbarians have announced their line-up for the forthcoming clash with England which will be watched by fans with Twickenham tickets this weekend.

Former All-Black Xavier Rush will captain the Baa-Baas for the May 30th 2010 match and is just one of the many big names to be included in the 22-man squad.

Rush will be joined in the back row by Cardiff Blues team-mate and British Lion Martyn Williams, while fellow Kiwi Rodney So'oialo will start as the blindside flanker.

Fans with Twickenham tickets are likely to see England's front row being given a tough time, with ex-Gloucester man Rodrigo Roncero and the giant Julian White of Leicester starting at prop.

In the backs, Paul Sackey has been picked on the wing for the multinational side and will be looking to prove a point to England boss Martin Johnson with a strong performance.

Following the clash, England will embark for the southern hemisphere, where they will kick-off their tour against the Australian Barbarians in Perth on June 8th.

Posted by Keith Prowse