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England face a monstrous Barbarian backline on Sunday... and Chris Ashton

By Online Editors
Joshua Tuisova of the Barbarians

The Barbarians have named a powerful side for Sunday's clash with England at Twickenham.

It has a heavy Toulon presence, with three of the French side's stellar names. They are joined by Newcastle Falcons 114kg playmaker Josh Matavesi and Connacht flyer Niyi Adeolokun.

They will be helmed by departing Glasgow and Scotland pivot Finn Russell.

Barbarians:

15 Chris Ashton

14 Josua Tuisova

13 Semi Radradra

12 Josh Matavesi

11 Niyi Adeolokun

10 Finn Russell

9 Rhodri Williams

1 Denis Buckley

2 Benjamin Kayser

3 John Afoa

4 Ultan Dillane

5 Sateleki Timani

6 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe (c)

7 Justin Tipuric

8 Victor Vito.

Replacements: 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 17 Loni Uhila, 18 Ramiro Herrera, 19 Joe Tekori, 20 Nili Latu, 21 Greig Laidlaw, 22 Luke McAlister, 23 Malakai Fekitoa.

England named their side earlier today.

15 Elliot Daly (Wasps, 18 caps)

14 Jonny May (Leicester Tigers, 34 caps)

13 Henry Trinder (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)

12 Piers Francis (Northampton Saints, 3 caps)

11 Mike Brown (Harlequins, 69 caps)

10 George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 45 caps)

9 Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 74 caps)

1 Joe Marler (Harlequins, 56 caps)

2 Jack Singleton (Worcester Warriors, uncapped)

3 Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins, 10 caps)

4 Elliott Stooke (Bath Rugby, uncapped)

5 Joe Launchbury (Wasps, 52 caps)

6 Chris Robshaw (Harlequins, 64 caps)

7 Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 1 cap)

8 Zach Mercer (Bath Rugby, uncapped)

Replacements

16 George McGuigan (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)

17 Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps)

18 Nick Schonert (Worcester Warriors, uncapped)

19 Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks,uncapped)

20 Mark Wilson (Newcastle Falcons, 2 caps)

21 Dan Robson (Wasps, uncapped)

22 Danny Cipriani (Wasps, 14 caps)

23 Denny Solomona (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)