Regan in Barbarians side

12 April 2012

England hooker Mark Regan has been included in the Barbarians team to face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Regan is locked in a stand-off with Bristol over appearing in the fixture with his club claiming he will be in breach of contract if he plays.

But Regan said: "I was asked to captain the Barbarians and I consider it a massive honour to do that. I'll be leading out the side at Twickenham alongside my children Daniela, nine next Monday, and Alexandra, six, and it'll be a very nice enjoyable family day."

Jason Robinson is named at full-back but his fitness is being monitored closely.

The cross-code star was substituted in the second half of England's 15-6 World Cup final defeat by South Africa last month because of a shoulder injury.

Barbarians coach Eddie O'Sullivan is confident Robinson will be ready for his last competitive match before retiring from the sport.

O'Sullivan said: "Jason has made a miraculous recovery after working incredibly hard to be fit for the game.

"He has been speaking to the Barbarians about playing in this match for a long time.

"He had a run out yesterday and was fine, but we are assessing him closely."

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