The Barbarians visit Twickenham for the first time in more than three years on Sunday, but ex- England prop David Flatman believes the hosts should be more than equal to the threat.
Fabien Galthie—the man who recently led France to their first Six Nations title in 12 years—will coach what Flatman dubbed a team of "Top 14 All-Stars." European champions La Rochelle, Lyon, Racing 92 and Toulon have contributed extensively to the squad, with players from Toulouse, Montpellier, Bordeaux and Castres unavailable while the Top 14 play-offs are ongoing.
In fact, the retiring George Kruis is the only player based outside France picked to face his old team-mates, though technically a free agent after ending his time in Japan with Saitama Wild Knights. Flatman highlighted the 'magic' sprinkled throughout Galthie's selection before adding England's superior organisation means their guests "shouldn't be able to live with them."
