Wales face the Barbarians in a final farewell to some of the country’s greatest-ever players.
Leigh Halfpenny, Justin Tipuric and Alun Wyn Jones will say ‘au revoir’ to international rugby on Saturday afternoon. Halfpenny will bow out in the colours of Wales, whilst Tipuric and Jones will turn out for the Barbarians.
It’s set to be a feast of chaotic, attacking rugby in something we all expect from a Baa-Baas game. It also presents an opportunity for Wales fans to welcome home their team from the World Cup, having been devastatingly knocked out at the quarter-finals.
The Barbarians team has been coached by former Australia head coach Eddie Jones and new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson.
What time is Wales v Barbarians kick-off?
Wales v Barbarians kicks off at 2.30pm on Saturday, November 4 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
What TV channel is Wales v Barbarians? What about live streaming?
Wales v Barbarians will be shown live on S4C, and coverage starts at 2pm.
You can live stream Wales v Barbarians by using BBC iPlayer on smart phone, tablet or desktop. You will need a BBC account and a TV licence for this. You can also live stream using the S4C Clic app.
Who’s the Wales v Barbarians referee?
- Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)
- Assistant Referee 1: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)
- Assistant Referee 2: WRU Appointment
- TMO: WRU Appointment
What is the Wales v Barbarians team news?
Leigh Halfpenny will make his final appearance for Wales, as he lines up at full-back alongside former Scarlets team-mate Tom Rogers in the back three. Rio Dyer occupies the other wing position.
Rising star Sam Costelow partners Tomos Williams in the half-backs, with George North and Johnny Williams lining up together in the midfield.
Surprise call-up Lloyd Fairbrother starts at tight-head prop, and is joined by Dewi Lake and Corey Domachowski in the front row. Ben Carter and Adam Beard form the second row, whilst Dan Lydiate, Jac Morgan and Aaron Wainwright make up the loose forward trio.
For the Barbarians, it’s largely dominated by Australian and Fijian internationals. Fijians Ilaisa Droasese and Selestino Ravutaumada are joined by one-cap All Black Shaun Stevenson in the back three.
Wallaby centres Len Ikitau and Izaia Perese make up the midfield, whilst Argentina legend Nicolas Sanchez starts at outside-half with Fiji’s Simione Kuruvoli at scrum-half.
In the back row, Wales legend Justin Tipuric is joined by Wallaby icon Michael Hooper and Wallaby star Rob Valetini. The great Alun Wyn Jones packs down in the second row with Australia’s Rob Leota.
Completing the pack, the Barbarians have named former All Black Joe Moody on the loose and Wallaby Taniela Tupou at tight-head. Tevita Ikanivere completes the team at hooker.
WALES: Leigh Halfpenny; Tom Rogers, George North, Johnny Williams, Rio Dyer; Sam Costelow, Tomos Williams; Corey Domachowski, Dewi Lake, Lloyd Fairbrother, Ben Carter, Adam Beard, Dan Lydiate, Jac Morgan (c), Aaron Wainwright.
Replacements: Elliot Dee, Nicky Smith, Harri O‘Connor, Teddy Williams, Taine Plumtree, Keiran Hardy, Cai Evans, Mason Grady.
BARBARIANS: Ilaisa Droasese (Fiji); Shaun Stevenson (New Zealand), Len Ikitau (Australia), Izaia Perese (Australia), Selestino Ravutaumada (Fiji); Nicolas Sanchez (Argentina), Simione Kuruvoli (Fiji); Joe Moody (New Zealand), Tevita Ikanivere (Fiji), Taniela Tupou (Australia), Rob Leota (Australia), Alun Wyn Jones (Wales, capt), Justin Tipuric (Wales), Michael Hooper (Australia), Rob Valetini (Australia).
Replacements: Angus Bell (Australia), Asafo Aumua (New Zealand), Peni Ravai (Fiji), Api Ratuniyarawa (Fiji), Tom Hooper (Australia), Lautaro Bazan Velez (Argentina), Ben Donaldson (Australia), Andrew Kellaway (Australia).
