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Nugget Included in Barbarians Team

30th November 2010


Cardiff Blues flanker Martyn Williams has been named in the starting line up for the Barbarians against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Cardiff Blues flanker Martyn Williams has been named in the starting line up for the Barbarians against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Williams, 35, is the only British Isles player to make the starting XV but the veteran flanker is joined by team mate John Yapp in the squad.

The invitational side is mainly made up of Southern Hemisphere stars and Australian Matt Giteau will lead the side against the world champions.

Barbarians: James O'Connor (Aus); Joe Rococoko (NZ), Drew Mitchell (Aus), Adam Ashley-Cooper (Aus), Ma'a Nonu (NZ); Matt Giteau (Aus, capt), Will Genia (Aus); Salvatore Perugini (It), Stephen Moore (Aus), Neemia Tialata (NZ), Anton van Zyl (Stormers), Chris Jack (NZ), Rodney So'oialo (NZ), Martyn Williams (Wales), Colin Bourke (Chiefs).

Replacements: Keven Mealamu (NZ), John Yapp (Wales), Quintin Geldenhuys (It), Daniel Braid (NZ), Andy Ellis (NZ), Stephen Donald (NZ), Seru Rabeni (Fiji).