Barbarians rugby union selectors have surprised by inviting England's rugby league star Sam Tomkins to play against Australia at Twickenham on Sunday.
The Wigan fullback will complete a unique double by taking on the Wallabies a week after facing the Kangaroos in the Four Nations' rugby league final in Leeds.
Wigan's owner Ian Lenagan says he, and his 22-year-old star, are very pleased to accept the invitation as Tomkins is an exceptional player in either code .
Barbarians' commercial director Mike Burton says the club has a tradition of thinking outside the circle when inviting players with league backgrounds and usually to everyone's benefit.
Recently retired All Black coach Graham Henry's 22-man squad, drawn from 10 countries, share more than 1000 Test caps.
Sonny Bill Williams has withdrawn because of a hamstring injury and is replaced by , Richard Kahui.
