One of SA rugby’s top backline exports is being lined up to play for the Barbarians in the much-anticipated clash with the World XV on 28 May.
Baabaas boss Eddie Jones has reportedly approached several leading Test players to represent the invitational team for the one-off fixture in London, where he will renew hostilities with World XV coach Steve Hansen.
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According to England’s BBC Sport, Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been targeted by Jones, who will be returning to Twickenham for the first time since being sacked as England head coach.
Esterhuizen is expected to be joined by fellow Harlequins stars Danny Care and Joe Marler, along with England internationals Jonny May, Jack Nowell and Sam Simmonds, as well as Wales centurions Alun Wyn Jones and Taulupe Faletau.
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