Joe Rokocoko is among the ten New Zealand based players who will feature in the Barbarians side against the Springboks at Twickenham on Sunday.
 
Australia has the second highest number of representatives with six Wallabies in the squad, with play maker Matt Giteau named as captain of the side.

Giteau, who was dropped from the Wallabies by coach Robbie Deans, will feature for the Barbarians for the third time.

It has been a difficult season for the gifted 28 year old, losing his place at number 10 to Quade Cooper, and recently his place at number 12 to Berrick Barnes, and losing his mantle as team's goal kicker to James O’Connor.

Ma’a Nonu and Rokocoko slot into a dream backline, featuring four first choice Wallabies in O'Connor, Adam Ashley Cooper, Drew Mitchell and Will Genia.

Three ex All Blacks will want to make an impression in the pack, with Rodney So’oialo playing at blind-side, while veteran lock Chris Jack starts at number 4, and another Hurricane in Neemia Tialata will start at tight head.

The Barbarians and South Africa game kicks off on Sunday at 3am.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi