Leicester coach Dean Richards has called for the annual challenge match between the Barbarians and the Premiership champions to be rescheduled as a curtain-raiser.

After a week in Spain recovering from the exertions of a difficult campaign in which they successfully defended their Allied Dunbar crown, the Tigers walked straight into the eye of a Barbarian hurricane.

A 13-try, 85-10 defeat was the worst the Welford Road club have suffered in their history.

Apart from an early flurry, during which England skipper Martin Johnson put them in front with his first try of the season, Leicester had no answer to the exciting brand of running rugby which is the trademark of the corinthian spirit the Baa-Baas continue to portray.

"Playing the Barbarians is a huge draw for any club but the timing has to be right,'' said Richards, who wore the famous black and white hoops as a player.

"We have to get the playing structure in order and I think that means moving this fixture to the start of the following season so it can become a similar event to the Charity Shield in soccer.

"The boys have not had a rest from rugby for almost two years and with the summer tours coming up, it doesn't look as though they are going to get one now either."

Once Lawrence Dallaglio had charged over from close range after being fed by Neil Jenkins for the opening Barbarians try, Leicester were always on a hiding to nothing.

The Wasps back-row added another before the break, although his efforts were eclipsed by two magnificent efforts from full-back Thomas Castaignede.

Dancing brilliantly through dazed Leicester defenders for his first score, Castaignede then took an attempted Will Greenwood chip at point-blank range to start his run which led to the second.

The Frenchman chipped over the advancing Tim Stimpson, then hacked on before falling triumphantly onto the ball as it bobbled over the line.

If that is a measure of the man's ability, Saracens supporters have a lot to look forward to next season.

The second half was a mere procession, with nine tries scored, including a pair for wing sensation Joe Vidiri, amazingly deemed not good enough to break into the current All Black squad.

There was even a try for legendary number eight Zinzan Brooke, who was given a rousing reception as he completed the final game of an illustrious career.

"When you start out, you never believe you will reach the last game of your career," said the New Zealand Test star.

"I suppose it happens to everyone but at least I had my family here which made it extra special.''

Zinzan will now take full command at Harlequins, where he will be in direct opposition to Bristol coach Bob Dwyer, who took charge of the Barbarians on their undefeated three-match tour.

"I could give him some bad advice so he might make a few mistakes," smiled the forthright Australian.

"He knows how to play the game and all I would say is listen to your heart and your head and don't let anyone talk you out of the decisions you make not that he would anyway.''