Barbarians squad finalised
May 6, 2002

The Barbarians squad to face England, Wales and Scotland on the Prudential Tour later this month has been finalised.

Seven current Zurich Premiership players have been included in the squad, plus three players from the Welsh-Scottish League.

The squad, to be coached by Rod McQueen, now boasts 843 international caps' worth of experience and includes New Zealand powerhouse Jonah Lomu.

Among the Premiership players involved are Newcastle's Pat Lam while London Irish fans will get a look at South African winger Pieter Rossouw, who joins the Exiles next season.

The Babas kick off their tour against England at Twickenham on May 26 before facing Wales three days later at the Millennium Stadium.

The third and final match against Scotland at Murrayfield will be played on June 1.


Squad:

J Lomu (Wellington & New Zealand), A Benazzi (Saracens & France), C Cullen (Wellington & New Zealand), J Leonard (Harlequins & England), T Castaignede (Saracens & France), B van Straaten (Leeds & South Africa), R Erasmus (Free State & South Africa), A Pichot (Bristol & Argentina), A Garvey (Newport & South Africa), T Delport (Natal & South Africa), S Taylor (Edinburgh & Scotland), T Leota (Wasps & Western Samoa), C Califano (Auckland & France), C Spencer (Auckland & New Zealand), T Randell (Otago & New Zealand), P Lam (Newcastle & Western Samoa), K Roche (Saracens & England), M Ledesmo (Narbonne & Argentina), R Kempson (Western Province & South Africa), P Rossouw (Western Stormers & South Africa), T Blackadder (Edinburgh & New Zealand), M Andrews (Natal & South Africa), R Randle (Waikato & New Zealand), K Vanisi (Wellington & New Zealand).

Head coach: Rod McQueen. Backs coach: Philippe Sella.

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