The Barbarians' characteristic abandon are on show this afternoon at Twickenham, as Eddie Jones' side kick off their summer tour against the invitational side.
Among those invited is Ian Madigan.
Madigan started the game at out-half, although the Baa-Baas's had their own title for his starting role:
Today's Plan: Captain's Run led by @TitiDusautoir 👌🇫🇷
With @Ian_madigan as Director of Creativity & Flair 🎨🍾#rugby #rugbyunited 🏉 pic.twitter.com/sA3wjKdPkH— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) May 27, 2017
The Baa-Baas expected more than just that from Madigan, and even had him lifting line-outs in the second-half. Here he is below, hoisting his scrum-half Kahn Fotuali'i high to puck the ball out of the sky.
Here it is in real time...
Ian Madigan
And here's a replay of the same lift...
Ian Madigan
The Baa-Baas ran that ball through a couple of phases, but ultimately turned the ball over.
England were comfortable winners in the end, 28-14. The spirit of the Barbarians, however, will not be diminished in defeat.
