On the back of a draw with South Africa, the Barbarians will hope to claim their first win in November when they take on the Vodafone Flying Fijians tomorrow.
Kingspan Stadium will be the venue for a fixture that promises a great deal of free‑flowing rugby whatever the weather brings in Belfast.
The Barbarians have again named Taqele Naiyaravoro on the left wing.
Some big names in their starting line-up are double World Cup winner Ben Franks at prop and Ulster star Ruan Pienaar on the bench while Robert du Preez returns to the fly‑half jersey ahead of Richie Mo’unga.
Andy Ellis once again captain’s the Baabaas from scrum‑half.
Meanwhile the Flying Fijians have named a formidable side including Nemani Nadolo and Waisea Nayacalevu on the wing while Benito Masilevu to start ahead of Metuisela Talebula at fullback for the first time.
Albert Vulivuli and Asaeli Tikorotuma will form a strong midfield while Ben Volavola is at number 10 alongside scrum‑half Serupepeli Vularika.
Up front are Campese Ma’afu and Manasa Saulo, Api Ratuniyarawa and Dominiko Waqaniburoto are the locks while Naulia Dawai and debutant Mosese Voka are the flankers and captain Akapusi Qera make up the back‑row.
The Flying Fijians will face the Barbarians at 8.30am tomorrow.
The teams:
Barbarians: 15 Melani Nanai (Blues), 14 Matt Faddes (Highlanders), 13 Tommy Bowe (Ulster & Ireland), 12 Richard Buckman (Highlanders/Panasonic), 11 Taqele Naiyaravoro (Waratahs/Panasonic & Australia), 10 Robert du Preez (Stormers), 9 Andy Ellis (Crusaders/Kobelco & New Zealand, captain), 8 Luke Whitelock (Highlanders & New Zealand), 7 Jordan Taufua (Crusaders), 6 Brad Shields (Hurricanes), 5 Sam Carter (Brumbies & Australia), 4 Michael Fatialofa (Hurricanes), 3 Ben Franks (London Irish & New Zealand), 2 Akker van der Merwe (Lions), 1 Reggie Goodes (Hurricanes)
Replacements: 16 Andrew Ready (Reds), 17 Toby Smith (Rebels & Australia), 18 Paddy Ryan (Waratahs & Australia), 19 Martin Muller (Lions), 20 Ruan Ackermann (Lions), 21 Ruan Pienaar (Ulster & South Africa), 22 Richard Mo’unga (Crusaders), 23 Luke Morahan (Force & Australia)
Fiji: 15 Benito Masilevu, 14 Waisea Nayacalevu, 13 Asaeli Tikorotuma, 12 Albert Vulivuli, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Serupepeli Vularika, 8 Akapusi Qera, 7 Mosese Voka, 6 Naulia Dawai, 5 Dominiko Waqaniburoto, 4 Api Ratuniyarawa, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Jale Sassen, 1 Campese Ma’afu
Replacements: 16 Joeli Veitayaki, 17 Sunia Koto, 18 Leroy Atalifo, 19 Nemia Soqeta, 20 Eremasi Radrodro, 21 Nemia Kenatale, 22 Metuisela Talebula, 23 Vatemo Ravouvou
