Alex Cuthbert
Adam Jones
Welsh internationals Adam Jones and Alex Cuthbert will represent the Barbarians against England and Ireland this month.
Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans invited the duo – neither of whom have played for the Barbarians before – to join his squad for the games at Thomond Park on 28 May and Twickenham on 31 May.
Deans’ squad already includes former New Zealand winger Joe Rokocoko, Australia back Berrick Barnes and triple European Champions Toulon’s leading try scorer David Smith.
Jones, who has retired from international rugby and moves from Cardiff Blues to Harlequins this summer, was thrilled by the opportunity to don the Barbarians’ iconic black and white jersey for the 1st time.
“I’ve always wanted to play for the Barbarians and I’m looking forward to it,” he said.
“I’ve heard great things from those who’ve been involved in the past,” Jones said. “I grew up in a rugby mad family and watched tapes of Gareth Edwards playing for the Barbarians and scoring his famous try.
“Wales, the Lions and the Barbarians were the big 3 you aspired to play for and it’s good to finally complete that set.
“I’m coming into a new phase of my career having retired from international rugby and that has given me the opportunity to do new things like playing for the Barbarians before what should be a great spell at Harlequins.
“I’ve had 1 or 2 wins in my career at Thomond Park but that’s about it.
“It’s a tough place to play and a great stadium. It’ll be interesting playing in a Robbie Deans side rather than against one but it’s something I’m really looking forward to.”
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