Franks a Baabaa

Ben Franks has been added to the Barbarians squad for their matches against England and Ulster later this month bringing their former All Blacks contingent to four. Franks joins lock Jeremy Thrush, outside back Charles Piutau and hooker Corey Flynn in the side as coach Vern Cotter finalised his 27-man squad for the two matches. There is a host of Kiwi players in the side. Centre Robbie Fruean, halfback Kahn Fotuali’i, wing David Smith, prop Census Johnston and lock Joe Tekori all played provincial rugby before heading overseas.