Barbarians v World XV TV channel, kick-off time and team news

28 May 2023
Barbarians vs World XV

The world-famous Barbarians will face a World XV in an exhibition match this afternoon.

Both sides are absolutely stacked with rugby superstars, and there are four Welshman in the starting teams on the day: Gareth Anscombe, Alun Wyn Jones, Aaron Wainwright and Wyn Jones.

Former England head coach Eddie Jones will take charge of the Baa Baas, and ex-All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen takes control of World XV.

Here's everything you need to know about the match.

What time is Barbarians v World XV kick-off?

Barbarians v World XV kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, May 28, at Twickenham Stadium in London.

What TV channel is Barbarians v World XV on?

Barbarians v World XV will be broadcast live on Channel 5, with coverage starting at 1.30pm.

You can also live stream the game using the My5 app, but you will need a TV licence and account with My5.

What is the Barbarians v World XV team news?

Barbarians: Gareth Anscombe; Adam Radwan, Seta Tamanivalu, Samu Kerevi, Tevita Li; Quade Cooper (vc), Jack Maunder; Alex Waller, Nic Dolly, Enrique Pieretto, Alun Wyn Jones (c), Stephan Lewies, Aaron Wainwright, Kai Yamamoto, Steven Luatua.

Replacements: Harry Thacker, Tom Est, Carlu Sadie, Rob Simmons, Sione Vailanu, Francois Hougaard, Aaron Cruden, Sam Johnson.

World XV: Charles Piutau; Israel Folau, Semi Radradra, Ngani Laumape, Sbu Nkosi; Adam Hastings, Nick Phipps; Wyn Jones, Fraser Brown, Oli Kebble, Api Ratuniyarawa, Harry Hockings, Sebastian Negri, Michele Lamara (c), Vilame Mata.

Replacements: Elliot Dee, Allan Dell, Marcus Street, Niccolò Cannone, Jordi Murphy, Bryn Hall, Rhys Patchell, Kaminieli Rasaku.

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