Plus500 Brumbies co-captain Sam Carter has been named in the Barbarians squad to take on the All Blacks at Twickenham this weekend.
Carter, who played the full 80 minutes for the Ba Baa’s against the Wallabies on Saturday Afternoon, will join a star studded squad featuring a number of former internationals.
Julian Savea headlines the Barbarians squad which also features former All Blacks Dominic Bird, Ben Franks, Steven Luatua, Luke Whitelock and Andy Ellis.Former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss is another big name in the squad whilst giant Australian winger Taqele Naiyaravoro will look to back up his impressive performance in Barbarians colours against the Wallabies in Sydney last weekend.
The squad will take on the All Blacks on Saturday afternoon at Twickenham before travelling to Thomond Park in Ireland to take on Tonga.
Barbarian F.C squad to face New Zealand & Tonga:
Forwards
Ruan Ackermann (Gloucester)
Dominic Bird (Chiefs)
Willie Britz (NTT Shining Arcs)
Sam Carter (Brumbies)
Simone Favaro (Fiamme Oro)
Ben Franks (London Irish)
Dillon Hunt (Highlanders)
Steven Luatua (Bristol)
Atu Moli (Highlanders)
Kwagga Smith (Lions)
Ruan Smith (Toyota Verblitz)
Adriaan Strauss (Bulls)
Akker van der Merwe (Sharks)
Jacques van Rooyen (Lions)
Luke Whitelock (Highlanders)
Backs
Vince Aso (Hurricanes)
George Bridge (Crusaders)
Richard Buckman (Highlanders)
Mitchell Drummond (Crusaders)
Robert du Preez (Stormers)
Andy Ellis (Kobelco Steelers)
Richie Mo’unga (Crusaders)
Taqele Naiyaravoro (Waratahs)
Julian Savea (Hurricanes)
Nic Stirzaker (Melbourne Rebels)
Harold Vorster (Lions)
