Matfield handed BaaBaas captaincy
Matfield leads the famous 125 year-old invitation side at Kingsholm tomorrow [Tuesday] before the Killik Cup match against the Pumas at Twickenham on Saturday.
Against Gloucester, South Africa's most-capped player captains a starting line-up containing 12 Test players with six World Cup winners in the matchday squad.
World Rugby Breakthrough Player Nehe Milner-Skudder starts at fullback in a stellar backline including Australia's Joe Tomane, giant Fiji wing Nemani Nadolo and South Africa flyhalf Pat Lambie.
Matfield pairs up with Lood de Jager in the second row with another Springboks legend on the bench in the shape of Bakkies Botha.
Two changes to the Barbarians squad coached by Australia's Michael Cheika see Brumbies forward Jarrad Butler replace Warren Whiteley and prop Thomas Du Toit take over from Tendai Mtawarira.
Barbarians: 15 Nehe Milner Skudder, 14 Joe Tomane, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Pat Lambie, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Jarrad Butler, 7 Ardie Savea, 6 Stephen Hoiles, 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Victor Matfield (captain), 3 Toby Smith, 2 James Hanson, 1 Jamie Mackintosh.
Replacements from: Stephen Moore, Thomas du Toit, Charlie Faumuina, Bakkies Botha, Scott Fardy, Tawera Kerr Barlow, Lima Sopoaga, Tevita Kuridrani, Waisake Naholo.
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Venue: Kingsholm, Gloucester
Kick-off: 19.45 (19.45 GMT)
Referee: Dean Richards (England)
Assistant referees: Fergus Kirby (England), Jonathan Healy (England)
