Horwill to captain Barbarians against England

Former Australia lock James Horwill will skipper a star-studded Barbarians side in Sunday's annual fixture against England.

The Harlequins forward, who won 62 Wallabies caps and made 116 appearances during his nine-year stint for Queensland Reds, makes the final appearance of his stellar professional career at Twickenham leading the famous invitational side.

The Baa Baas also include New Zealand World Cup winners John Afoa, Colin Slade, Malakai Fekitoa and Liam Messam.

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"I probably didn't expect it to happen, I know I'm lucky to be here," said Horwill, who captained the Wallabies under Robbie Deans at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

"I've wanted to play for the Barbarians since I became a professional rugby player and to lead them is very special.

"We're a very good team, a group of guys who have come together well in the last few days and we have a lot of exciting players I'm looking forward to playing alongside."

TEAM

Barbarians to face England

1. Joe Marler

2. Richard Hibbard

3. John Afoa

4. James Horwill

5. Chris Vui

6. Steven Luatua

7. Francois Louw

8. Viliame Mata

9. Rhys Webb

10. Colin Slade

11. Taqele Naiyaravoro

12. Mark Atkinson

13. Malakai Fekitoa

14. Niyi Adeolokun

15. Charles Piutau

Reserves

16. David Heffernan

17. Pierre Schoeman

18. Finlay Bealham

19. Facundo Isa

20. Liam messam

21. Rhodri Williams

22. Brock James

23. Filipo Nakosi