Rugby: End Of 2009 International Rugby Season

Tonight marks the end of the 2009 International rugby season with the Barbarians in action against Australia at Wembley Stadium in London and three Sharks (my team) will be in action, joined by a further seven South Africans as the might of "the rest of the world" look to play that expansive, exciting and fun brand of rugby associated with Barbarians rugby.

Coached by Jake White and captained by the Sharks own Springbok Captain John Smit, the Barbarians side lists some of the most exciting players in world rugby!

Imagine some of the pace of New Zealand mixed with South Africa, or Richie McCaw and Schalk Burger in the same loose forward trio? Add the Sharks Captain Johann Muller and flyhalf Francois Steyn to the mix, throw in the experience of the likes of George Gregan and IRB Player of the Year, Shane Williams, and this match has the right elements to make this a must-see match.

Tonights match pits some of the greats of rugby in the annual Barbarians clash, broadcast live from 21:30 on CSN/SS1

Barbarians:
15. Percy Montgomery (South Africa), 14. Joe Rokocoko (New Zealand), 13. Rico Gear (New Zealand), 12. Jean de Villiers (South Africa), 11. Bryan Habana (South Africa), 10. Francois Steyn (South Africa), 9. Fourie du Preez (South Africa), 8. Schalk Burger (South Africa), 7. Richie McCaw (New Zealand), 6. Jerry Collins (New Zealand), 5. Johann Muller (South Africa), 4. Bakkies Botha (South Africa), 3. Census Johnson (Samoa), 2. John Smit (South Africa, Captain), 1. Federico Pucciariello (Italy).
Replacements: 16. Mark Regan (England), 17. Rodney Blake (Australia), 18. Chris Jack (New Zealand), 19. Nick Koster (South Africa), 20. George Gregan (Australia), 21. Ollie Smith (England), 22. Shane Williams (Wales).

Australia:
15. James O’Connor (Western Force), 14. Lote Tuqiri (NSW Waratahs), 13. Ryan Cross (Western Force), 12. Adam Ashley-Cooper (Brumbies), 11. Digby Ioane (Queensland Reds), 10. Quade Cooper (Queensland Reds), 9. Brett Sheehan (NSW Waratahs), 8. Richard Brown (Western Force), 7. George Smith (Brumbies, Captain), 6. Dean Mumm (NSW Waratahs), 5. Hugh McMeniman (Queensland Reds), 4. Mark Chisholm (Brumbies), 3. Matt Dunning (NSW Waratahs), 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (NSW Waratahs), 1. Sekope Kepu (NSW Waratahs).
Replacements: 16. Adam Freier (NSW Waratahs), 17. Ben Alexander (Brumbies), 18. Peter Kimlin (Brumbies), 19. David Pocock (Western Force), 20. Luke Burgess (NSW Waratahs), 21. Lachie Turner (NSW Waratahs), 22. Drew Mitchell (Western Force)