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Dee to face compatriots in London

24/06/2026

Dragons RFC hooker Elliot Dee will face his compatriots in London this weekend after being named in the starting line-up for the Barbarians when they tackle Wales.

Former All Black coach Scott Robertson has named a star-studded Baa-Baas team to take on Steve Tandy's side at the Allianz Stadium this Saturday.

Dee starts in the front-row - sandwiched between Giorgi Kharaishvili and double World Cup winner Vincent Koch.

Another two-time World Cup winner, Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk, captains the side - which features 19 internationals from 11 different countries.

The Baa-Baas have named a physically imposing pack, with Wallabies star Isack Rodda partnering Romain Taofifénua in the second-row.

In the back-row, the invitational club have gone for Australia's Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, former England international Nathan Hughes and Panasonic Wild Knight Lachlan Boshier starting.

New Zealand's Harry Plummer partners de Klerk at half-back, with Munster's Alex Nankivell partnering Stade Francais star Jeremy Ward in midfield.

France international Virimi Vakatawa moves to the wing, with another French international - Tom Spring - also in the back-three at full-back.

Wallabies wing Andrew Kellaway completes the starting line-up. Lions legend George North is named as a replacement.

“We are looking forward to another great occasion at Twickenham and the fact that it’s a double-header with the women is awesome," said Robertson.

“We have picked a team to really challenge Wales. It’s a big team, with a bit of a Top 14 core, but we also want to move the ball, play what’s on and entertain what is hopefully a big crowd.

“It’s an awesome opportunity for this talented group to show what they are all about. They are all here because they have a super talent and we want them to express themselves.”

Barbarians: Tom Spring; Andrew Kellaway, Jeremy Ward, Alex Nankivell, Virimi Vakatawa; Harry Plummer, Faf de Klerk (c); Giorgi Kharaishvili, Elliot Dee, Vincent Koch, Izack Rodda, Romain Taofifénua, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Lachlan Boshier, Nathan Hughes.

Replacements: Harry Thacker, Jack Iscaro, Paul Alo-Emile, Yoan Tanga, Jordan Joseph, Santiago Arata, George North, Liam McConnell.

It’s an awesome opportunity for this talented group to show what they are all about. They are all here because they have a super talent and we want them to express themselves...
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