Rugby: Ten Kiwis in Babas' side to take on Wallabies

SYDNEY - Six New Zealanders have been named to the Barbarians' starting line-up and four others are in the reserves for a rugby match against Wallabies at Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday.

League convert Sonny Bill Williams has been chosen at centre and joins lock Paul Tito as one of only two uncapped players in a strong multi-national line-up.

All Blacks five-eighth Luke McAlister, flanker Jerry Collins, lock Chris Jack and prop Clarke Dermody will also start the match.

Former All Blacks Justin Marshall and Greg Somerville are among the reserves along with the third uncapped player of the side, former Chiefs first five-eighth Glen Jackson, now with London Saracens.

Wallabies stalwart Phil Waugh has been appointed captain of the side which also includes Australians Rocky Elsom, who comes in at No 8, and Chris Whitaker at halfback.

Players from Ireland, England, Samoa, South Africa and France have also been named in the starting side by coach Dai Young.

The bench includes former England captain and forward Martin Corry, who will be playing his final game of top flight rugby.

Barbarians: Geordan Murphy (Ireland), Iain Balshaw (England), Sonny Bill Williams (NZ uncapped), Seilala Mapusua (Samoa), Josh Lewsey (England), Luke McAlister (NZ), Chris Whitaker (Aust), Rocky Elsom (Aust), Phil Waugh (Aust capt), Jerry Collins (NZ), Paul Tito (NZ uncapped), Chris Jack (NZ), BJ Botha (South Africa), Sebastien Bruno (France), Clarke Dermody (NZ). Reserves: Schalk Brits (South Africa), Greg Somerville (NZ), Martin Corry (England), Serge Betsen (France), Justin Marshall (NZ), Glen Jackson (NZ uncapped), Ben Blair (NZ).

- AAP