Five NZers in Barbarians squad to play Wales

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New Zealanders Bruce Reihana, Brad Mika and Matt Sexton have been named in the Barbarians starting line-up to play Wales in Bristol, England, tomorrow.

Two others -- Otago hooker Anton Oliver and former North Harbour halfback Mark Robinson - have been named in the reserves.

Former Waikato player Reihana, currently with Northampton, starts the game at fullback and Aucklander Mika will lock the scrum with Australian Mark Connors. Former Crusader Sexton goes in at hooker.

The Barbarians, featuring New Zealanders Taine Randell, Christian Cullen, Robinson, Oliver, Greg Feek, Mika, Matt Sexton and Reihana beat Scotland 40-33 at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Randell, Cullen and Robinson each scored a try in the win.

Barbarians team to play Wales:

Bruce Reihana (Northampton/New Zealand), Paul Sackey (London Irish) Damien Traille (Pau/France), Nathan Grey (NSW Waratahs/Australia), Breyton Paulse (Western Stormers/South Africa), Matthew Burke (NSW Waratahs/Australia), Neil De Kock (Western Stomers/South Africa), Eric Miller (Leinster/Ireland), Andre Vos (Harlequins/South Africa), Olivier Magne (Montferrand/France), Mark Connors (Northampton/Australia), Brad Mika (Auckland Blues/New Zealand), Richard Bands (Blue Bulls/South Africa) Matt Sexton (Ulster) Ollie Le Roux (Natal Sharks/South Africa).

Reserves: Anton Oliver (Otago Highlanders/New Zealand), Cobus Visagie (Saracens/South Africa), Owen Finegan (ACT Brumbies/Australia), Aaron Persico (Leeds/Italy), Mark Robinson (Northampton/New Zealand), David Humphries (Ulster/Ireland), Thomas Castaignede (Saracens/France).

- NZPA