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
