The worldwide rugby union summer season is lastly upon us as England host Barbarians within the curtain-raiser at Twickenham this afternoon.
An historic fixture the place factors are assured and defending is pretty optionally available, it is going to be a high-octane warm-up for England’s upcoming Take a look at collection in Australia towards a Baa-Baas aspect led by coach of reigning Six Nations champions France, Fabien Galthié.
With Saracens and Leicester Tigers gamers not concerned because of the Premiership Rugby closing 24 hours earlier, Eddie Jones has grasped the chance to check out some younger and fringe gamers, saying: “It is a sturdy, numerous squad. There are a whole lot of thrilling, younger gamers and a few skilled gamers who’ve one other alternative to shine.
“Everybody will likely be given the prospect to make their case for being a part of the Australia tour squad whereas we put together for the Barbarians. The Barbarians recreation at Twickenham is at all times a fantastic rugby event and we all know the followers at all times have a fantastic day trip, watching a extremely entertaining recreation.”
Right here’s the whole lot you’ll want to know forward of the worldwide at Twickenham:
When is England vs Barbarians?
The match will likely be performed at Twickenham in southwest London, on Sunday 19 June at 3pm BST.
The place can I watch it?
The match will likely be proven completely on Prime Video. The match will likely be offered at no further value to Prime members, with pre-match build-up ranging from 2pm. New members can join simply £7.99 a month, and are eligible for a free 30-day trial.
What’s the staff information?
Galthié has unsurprisingly introduced a French flavour to the Baa-Baas with ten of the beginning XV eligible for Les Bleus, as Fiji’s Levani Botia and Davit Niniashvili of Georgia are the one non-Frenchmen within the backs. Englishman George Kruis makes the ultimate look of his rugby profession within the second row, towards his former worldwide colleagues.
Jones has opted for an experimental England aspect, with Tom Curry handed the captaincy and full-back Tommy Freeman and hooker Jack Walker being handed their first England appearances – though it is a non-capped match. Scrum-half Danny Care has been recalled to the England squad for the primary time since 2018, having beforehand represented his nation on 84 events.
England: 15. Tommy Freeman, 14. Joe Cokanasiga, 13. Joe Marchant, 12. Mark Atkinson, 11. Jonny Might, 10. Marcus Smith, 9. Harry Randall; 1. Bevan Rodd, 2. Jack Walker, 3. Will Collier, 4. Charlie Ewels, 5. Jonny Hill, 6. Tom Curry (C), 7. Sam Underhill, 8. Alex Dombrandt
Replacements: 16. Jack Singleton, 17. Will Goodrick-Clarke, 18. Patrick Schickerling, 19. Courtney Lawes, 20. Jack Willis, 21. Danny Care, 22. Orlando Bailey, 23. Jack Nowell
Barbarians: 15. Max Spring, 14. Damien Penaud, 13. Virimi Vakatawa, 12. Levani Botia, 11. Davit Niniashvili, 10. Antoine Hastoy, 9. Baptiste Couilloud; 1. Jean-Baptiste Gros, 2. Pierre Bourgarit, 3. Beka Gigashvili, 4. George Kruis, 5. Will Skelton, 6. Dylan Cretin, 7. Charles Ollivon (C), 8. Yoan Tanga
Replacements: 16. Danny Priso, 17. Christopher Tolofua, 18. Sipili Falatea, 19. Thomas Lavault, 20. Nolann Le Garrec, 21. Louis Carbonel, 22. Sekou Macalou, 23, Tani Vili, 24. Thomas Laclayat (travelling reserve)
Odds
England win – 8/15
Draw – 33/1
Barbarians win – 5/2
Prediction
It’s the Baa-Baas, so you may assure numerous factors and free-flowing, attacking rugby. Any predictions apart from which are barely foolhardy however let’s say that England’s younger weapons will wish to show some extent, so come out on prime. England 56-38 Barbarians
Kaynak: briturkish.com
