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The Barbarians face off against an All Blacks XV at the Gtech Community Stadium this afternoon as a curtain-raiser for a month of international rugby. Bristol head coach Pat Lam is in charge of the invitational side and he's selected Welshman Rhodri Williams in his squad to face the Kiwis, with the Dragons scrum-half starting the clash in Brentford. Two-time World Cup winner with the Springboks Bongi Mbonambi has also been named in the walk-on side, with Leicester Tigers star Hanro Liebenberg skippering the team. Lam said: “It’s been an awesome week with so many guys experiencing the Barbarians for the first time. We’ve enjoyed each other’s company and the Barbarian spirit, and the focus is now on Saturday. “The All Blacks XV will present a big challenge, with a lot of top-quality players but the further challenge for us is to come together as a group to take them on. “We’re all really excited to see the boys have that experience and the weekend will be a celebration of our week together.” New Zealand are being headed up by Jamie Joseph. Here is everything you need to know about the clash... The game kicks off at 1.15pm on Saturday, November 1, at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Premier Sports are showing this one. The game can be streamed via the Premier Sports app. Barbarians: Max Malins, Matias Moroni, Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Werner Kok, Rob du Preez, Rhodri Williams; Oli Kebble, Bongi Mbonambi, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Ernest van Ryhn, Ruben van Heerden, Hanro Liebenberg (capt), Fitz Harding, Evan Roos. Replacements: Andre-Hugo Venter, Alistair Vermaak, Jack Aungier, Cobus Wiese, Batho Hlekani, Brad Webber, Dan du Plessis, Rhyno Smith All Blacks XV: Jacob Ratumatavuki-Kneepkens, Caleb Tangitau, Daniel Rona, David Havilli, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Josh Jacomb, Xavier Roe; Xavier Numia, Jack Taylor, George Dyer, Josh Beehre, Caleb Delany, Kaylum Boshier, Dalton Papali’i, Devan Flanders Replacements: Bradley Slater, Josh Fusitua, Siale Lauaki, Jamie Hannah, Sean Withy, Kyle Preston, Rivez Reihana, Braydon Ennor
