Barbarian F.C. and the World XV are delighted to confirm the two playing squads for next weekend’s Killik Cup match at Twickenham Stadium.
The Killik Cup will be on the line next Sunday (28 May, kick-off 2pm), as two of the most decorated coaches in world rugby, Eddie Jones (Barbarians) and Steve Hansen (World XV), go head-to-head for an unmissable showdown in London.
The two squads are jam-packed with world-class talent, with internationals from England, Wales, South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Tonga, Japan, Scotland, Fiji and Italy all involved for the blockbuster clash at HQ.
The sides contain a total of 1,286 international caps between them – with 650 for the Barbarians and 636 for the World XV – as well as Rugby World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions tourists, and several returning Barbarians.
“It’s an incredible honour to be asked to coach the Barbarians for a second time,” said Jones. “I am very much looking forward to returning to Twickenham Stadium – a venue I have so many fond memories of – as head coach of the Barbarians, and I’m more motivated than ever to put on a show. “Going up against Steve rekindles a great rivalry which first started in our days competing in Super Rugby and progressed into the international arena. It’ll be a great challenge and one we’re both relishing.”
The fixture against the World XV marks the first return to Twickenham for the Barbarians since a stunning 52-21 victory over England in June 2022. They then retained the Killik Cup in November, courtesy of a 35-31 win over an All Blacks XV in front of 35,000 people at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Hansen added: “I’m really excited to be returning to Twickenham. I’ve coached both for and against the Barbarians during my career, and while you always have to expect the unexpected where they are concerned. “You can be certain we’ll have a hugely entertaining match played in a festival atmosphere.”
Further squad updates will follow in the coming days, with one player expected to be added to each squad.
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BARBARIAN F.C
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Forwards: Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers and England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby, Wales, British & Irish Lions) Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales, British & Irish Lions) Stephan Lewies (Harlequins and South Africa) Steven Luatua (Bristol Bears and New Zealand) Enrique Pieretto (Glasgow Warriors and Argentina) Carlü Sadie (Cell C Sharks) Rob Simmons (London Irish and Australia) Harry Thacker (Bristol Bears) Sione Vailanu (Glasgow Warriors and Tonga) Aaron Wainwright (Dragons Rugby and Wales) Alex Waller (Northampton Saints) Tom West (Leicester Tigers) Hiroki Yamamoto (Toshiba Brave Lupus and Japan) TBC
Backs: Gareth Anscombe (Ospreys and Wales) Quade Cooper (Hanazono Kintetsu Liners and Australia) Aaron Cruden (Tokyo Sungoliath and New Zealand) Francois Hougaard (Saracens and South Africa) Samu Kerevi (Tokyo Sungoliath and Australia) Tevita Li (Tokyo Sungoliath) Jack Maunder (Exeter Chiefs and England) Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons and England) Seta Tamanivalu (Toshiba Brave Lupus and Fiji)
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WORLD XV
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Forwards: Fraser Brown (Glasgow Warriors and Scotland) Niccolò Cannone (Benetton Rugby and Italy) Elliot Dee (Dragons Rugby and Wales) Allan Dell (Glasgow Warriors and Scotland) Harry Hockings (Tokyo Sungoliath) Wyn Jones (Scarlets Rugby, Wales, British & Irish Lions) Oli Kebble (Glasgow Warriors and Scotland) Michele Lamaro (Benetton Rugby and Italy) Viliame Mata (Edinburgh Rugby and Fiji) Sebastian Negri (Benetton Rugby and Italy) Api Ratuniyarawa (London Irish and Fiji) Marcus Street (Exeter Chiefs) TBC
Backs: Bryn Hall (Shizuoka Blue Revs) Adam Hastings (Gloucester Rugby and Scotland) Israel Folau (Urayasu D-Rocks and Tonga) Marika Koroibete (Saitama Wild Knights and Australia) Ngani Laumape (Kobelco Kobe Steelers and New Zealand) Sbu Nkosi (Vodacom Bulls and South Africa) Rhys Patchell (Scarlets Rugby and Wales) Nick Phipps (Green Rockets Tokatsu and Australia) Charles Piutau (Bristol Bears and Tonga) Semi Radradra (Bristol Bears and Fiji)
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General admission tickets for this spectacular showcase of rugby are still available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk/barbarians, with ticket prices starting from just £27.50* for adults and £16.95* for Under-16s.
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For media enquiries please contact: Tim Percival (Barbarian F.C.) – tepercival@hotmail.com, 07810 510060 Jack Miller (World XV) – jack.miller9691@gmail.com, 07701 069692
About Barbarian F.C.
Barbarian F.C. is affectionately known as the world’s most famous rugby club. Steeped in history, the Barbarians date back to 1890 when the club was born with a simple aim; to spread good fellowship by creating a team made up of the greatest rugby players from around the world. With neither ground nor clubhouse, its membership is by invitation only, and their jersey has always been black and white. Over the years, 31 different nationalities have represented the ‘Baa-baas’, and players from across the globe will once again come together in the week leading up to the fixture in May to form one formidable Barbarians squad to take on the World XV.
About Killik & Co
Killik & Co is an independently owned partnership that has been advising clients how to save, plan and invest for their families for over thirty years. Originally founded by Paul Killik in 1989, today Killik & Co services clients from all over the UK, connecting them to global investment opportunities. Its award-winning services include advised and managed investing, wealth planning, will writing and tax and trusts advice. Its app-based service, Silo, was launched in 2018 and allows users to effortlessly save and invest in a range of expertly selected funds. www.killik.com
