Nkosi to get Bok lifeline with Barbarians appearance?

Troubled Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi is reportedly in line to play for the Barbarians against the World XV on 28 May.

Barbarians mentor Eddie Jones is believed to have approached several leading Test players to represent the famous invitational side.

In the match at Twickenham, Jones will square off against World XV coach Steve Hansen.

According to Afrikaans Sunday newspaper Rapport, Nkosi has been targeted by Jones, who will return to Twickenham for the first time since being sacked as England coach.

The current Wallabies mentor may just be the coach to help revive Nkosi's Test career with a chance on the international stage ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

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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.

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Nkosi is expected to be joined at the Baa-Baas by Sharks prop Carlu Sadie. Jones was also interested in Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams but it's believed he will not be released by Springbok management.