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MARSEILLE, FRANCE – MAY 28: Dillyn Leyds of La Rochelle is challenged by Cian Healy of Leinster Rugby during the Heineken Champions Cup Final match between Leinster Rugby and La Rochelle at Stade Velodrome on May 28, 2022 in Marseille, . (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Two Springboks named in Barbarians side to face All Blacks XV

Two forgotten Springboks have been named in the Barbarians squad for their clash against an All Blacks XV in London on Sunday, 13 November.

Barbarians

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – MAY 28: Dillyn Leyds of La Rochelle is challenged by Cian Healy of Leinster Rugby during the Heineken Champions Cup Final match between Leinster Rugby and La Rochelle at Stade Velodrome on May 28, 2022 in Marseille, . (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Two forgotten Springboks have been named in the Barbarians squad for their clash against an All Blacks XV in London on Sunday, 13 November.

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Wings Dillyn Leyds and Raymond Rhule were selected by co-coaches Ronan O’Gara and Scott Robertson in a line-up packed with flair to take on the New Zealand side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 10-Test-capped Leyds and Rhule, who boasts seven Tests, are set to feature in a backline that includes a number of New Zealanders who will be playing against the countrymen, including George Bridge, Charlie Ngatai, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Ihaia West.

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Th All Blacks XV beat Ireland ‘A’ 47-19 in their first tour match last weekend.

The clash against the All Blacks XV is the first of four matches for the Barbarians who will also face Harlequins (Thursday, 17 November), Bath (Sunday, 20 November) and Northampton Saints (Saturday, 26 November).

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Barbarians squad

Forwards: Facundo Bosch, Camille Chat, George Henri Colombe, Cedate Gomes Sa, Joe Marler, Zach Mercer, John Ryan, Romain Sazy, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Aaron Wainwright, Lauret Wenceslas, Luke Whitelock

Backs: George Bridge, Antoine Hastoy, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Dillyn Leyds, Joe Marchant, Charlie Ngatai, Remi Picquette, Raymond Rhule, Teddy Thomas, Rhys Webb, Ihaia West