Parisse in Barbarians squad

Published: Wednesday, 6. March, 2013 in category Northern Hemishere
Sergio Parisse: Called up by the Barbarians

The Barbarians have announced their first five world-class recruits to face the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on June 1.

The stellar cast list includes Italy captain Sergio Parisse, the Azzurri tighthead prop Martin Castrogiovanni and French number eight Imanol Harinordoquy.

The Lions will also face Samoan scrum-half Kahn Fotuali'i, one of the hottest properties in world rugby at present, and South African centre Jaque Fourie.