Gartmore Challenge Match -Twickenham 1st December 2007

 Barbarians vs. World Champions South Africa

England hooker Mark Regan will captain the Barbarians against the Springboks.  Ireland Coach Eddie O'Sullivan will take charge of the Barbarians team that will see the likes of England legend Jason Robinson on the Twickenham turf in his final match.  World cup winner Ben Cohen also makes a return to Twickenham along with world class players like Ma'a Nonu ,Matt Giteau, Jerry Collins.  The match will see a star studded Barbarian side take on the recently crowned Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa.

The Springboks' wing Bryan Habana said, "We do not often get the chance to play the Barbarians and to do so at such a world famous venue will be awesome."

Travelling to this match important information:

Spectators need to note the that severe travel delays are envisaged, anyone travelling to and from  the match, will need to allow extra time for their journey due to planned rail engineering works that will affect the match day train service to both Twickenham and Richmond stations. Trains to Twickenham will be running at just 50% on the day so fans are encouraged to get to Twickenham early and to enjoy the many activities that will be taking place in the West Car Park.

The RFU has produced a travel information leaflet which has been distributed with all tickets purchased for the match. More detailed information is available from www.southwesttrains.co.uk, at National Rail Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.ukwww.twickenhamstadium.com or 08457 48 49 50 (24 hours) and  for people travelling by car parking is available at the stadium's car parks although pre-booking is advisable. See www.rfu.com or email carparking@therfu.com

PLEASE  NOTE THAT NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM TWICKENHAM ON THE DAY OF THE MATCH.

The Baa Baas recently played the Combined Services at Brickfields - Images from training session and that match. Under the management of Graham Dawe and under the new flood lights in front of a large evening crowd.   Photos copyright  of Frank Stormont also slide show here... www.alllbion.co.uk

 Pictures copyright of Frank Stormont

Barbarian Squad:

Backs: Jason Robinson (England and British Isles), Joe Rokocoko (Blues and New Zealand), Isoa Neivua (Warriors and Fiji), Ben Cohen (England and British Isles), Conrad Smith (Hurricanes and New Zealand), Tom Shanklin (Cardiff Blues, Wales and British Isles), Ma'a Nonu (Hurricanes and New Zealand), Matt Giteau (Western Force and Australia), Peter Grant (Stormers), Justin Marshall (Ospreys and New Zealand).

Forwards: Federico Pucciarello (Munster and Italy), Salesi Ma'afu (Brumbies), Mark Regan Captain (Bristol, England and British Isles), Schalk Brits (Stormers), Brent Cockbain (Wales and British Isles), Justin Harrison (Ulster Rugby and Australia), Luke Charteris (Newport Gwent Dragons and Wales), Troy Flavell (Blues and New Zealand), Jerry Collins (Hurricanes and New Zealand), Martyn Williams (Cardiff Blues, Wales and British Isles), Rocky Elsom (Waratahs and Australia).

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