Baa-Baas’ black sheep Ashton

CHRIS ASHTON, the winger England refuse to pick as he plays abroad, has been invited to play against them at Twickenham on Sunday. The Barbarians pounced as soon as Ashton’s club Toulon were eliminated from the French Championship on Friday. “Such an honour to be asked to play for the @Barbarian_FC,” tweeted Ashton (right), who has set a singleseason try record with 24 in his first year in the Top 14. “I can’t wait to wear the famous black and white jersey.” ENGLAND import Brad Shields has been told that leaving New Zealand will cost him All Blacks status.

He joins Wasps this summer, and Eddie Jones has picked him to tour South Africa before he has played in English competitions. All Blacks boss Steve Hansen said: “He probably would have made our team this year.”