Bok winger Nkosi features in World XV squad to tackle Barbarians at Twickenham

Troubled Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi has been included in the World XV squad ahead of their Killik Cup match at Twickenham on Sunday (28 May).

Renowned coaches Eddie Jones (Barbarians) and Steve Hansen (World XV) will go head-to-head in this festival match at England Rugby's headquarters.

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The two squads are jam-packed with world-class talent, with internationals from South Africa, England, Wales, New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Tonga, Japan, Scotland, Fiji and Italy all involved.

The match may just help Nkosi revive his Test career with a chance on the international stage ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Nkosi's battles with mental health are well documented - and the 16-Test-cap flyer last played international rugby 2021. He has also been left out of the Springboks' first of two preparation camps in Durban in May.

The Barbarians squad features three South Africans, with Springbok duo Francois Hougaard, Stephan Lewies and Sharks prop Carlu Sadie called up.

The squads contain a total of 1 286 international caps between them - with 650 for the Barbarians and 636 for the World XV - as well as Rugby World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions tourists, and several returning Barbarians.

Further team updates will follow in the coming days, with one player expected to be added to each squad.

Sunday's match kicks off at 15:00 (SA time).

Barbarians:

Forwards:

Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers and England), Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby, Wales, British & Irish Lions), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales, British & Irish Lions), Stephan Lewies (Harlequins and South Africa), Steven Luatua (Bristol Bears and New Zealand), Enrique Pieretto (Glasgow Warriors and Argentina), Carlu Sadie