Toulon quartet named in Baabaas squad
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Four Toulon stars have been added to the Barbarians squad to face England. Winger Josua Tuisova and centre Malakai Fekitoa return to face an England XV after their devastating display at Twickenham in 2018 — when they helped the famous invitation side to a record 63-45 win.
While Wales and British & Irish Lions scrum half Rhys Webb and Fijian wing Filipo Nakosi — Tuisova’s brother — have also been added to the side.
The game is part of a historic double-header with the Barbarians’ women’s side taking on the Red Roses for the first time.
Fijian wing Tuisova — a sevens gold medallist at the 2016 Olympics — was the stand-out performer against England last season as he made 214 metres, seven clean breaks, beat eight defenders and offloaded four times as well as providing try assists for Chris Ashton, Greig Laidlaw and Victor Vito.
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Fekitoa came off the bench that day while Webb and Nakosi will be making their first appearances in the famous black and white jersey.
Webb has first-hand experience of Barbarians games having featured for Wales in their 30-21 win over the Baa-baas in 2012.
“We’re delighted to have players of such high quality available for what promises to be another extremely competitive game,” said Barbarians chairman John Spencer.
“Last year’s side produced a record-breaking attacking display and with the Barbarians women’s side also in action against the Red Roses June 2 promises to be another historic day for the club.”
Via: England Rugby
