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Barbarians call on Leinster trio for Ireland and England matches
ESPN Staff
May 22, 2015
Jimmy Gopperth
Jimmy Gopperth© Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images

The Barbarians have added three Leinster players ahead of their matches against Ireland and England at the end of May.

Barbarians coach Robbie Deans has called on South Africa fullback Zane Kirchner, Kiwi fly-half Jimmy Gopperth and experienced Ireland flanker Shane Jennings. The match will mark the final two games of Jennings' career before he retires.

"This will be my last go as a professional player," Jennings said. "It's a shame it didn't end as I would have liked with Leinster but every cloud has a silver lining and I can't wait to get going and to wear the jersey.

"I grew up watching 101 Great Tries on video and Gareth Edwards scoring for the Barbarians so it's been something I've been aware of ever since then. I did get called up a couple of years ago but couldn't do it. It's funny that I'm finally going to be able to do it against Ireland."

They will line up alongside the likes of Joe Rokocoko, George Smith, Adam Jones, Alex Cuthbert and Thomas Waldrom for the famous invitation club that celebrates the 125th anniversary of its foundation this year.

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