Nel named in BaaBaas squad Monday, November 23, 2009 (17:57:35) Cheetahs tighthead WP Nel has been named as the uncapped player in a star-studded Barbarians squad to face the All Blacks at Twickenham on December 5. Many felt that the 23-year-old front rower was unlucky to miss out on a place in the Springbok squad for the world champions’ end-of-year tour but he’ll get his opportunity to play alongside and against some of the game’s biggest names in the blockbuster clash next weekend. There are nine Springboks in the 22-man squad – five forwards and four backs – Wallaby stars such as captain Rocky Elsom and flyhalf Matt Giteau and Welsh trio Andy Powell, Leigh Halfpenny and Jamie Roberts to name but a few. Taking charge of the BaaBaas is Italy coach Nick Mallett, who played for the Barbarians in 1979, assisted by Alan Solomons, who coached the club back in 2003. Barbarians Squad: Backs: Leigh Halfpenny (Wales), Bryan Habana (South Africa), Joe Rokocoko (New Zealand), Drew Mitchell (Australia), Jamie Roberts (Wales), Jaque Fourie (South Africa), Morne Steyn (South Africa), Matt Giteau (Australia), Fourie du Preez (South Africa), Will Genia (Australia) Forwards: Bismarck du Plessis (South Africa), Stephen Moore (Australia), Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa), W P Nel (Free State Cheetahs), Salvatore Perugini (Italy), Victor Matfield (South Africa), Danie Rossouw (South Africa), Carlo del Fava (Italy), Rocky Elsom (Australia), Schalk Burger (South Africa), George Smith (Australia), Andy Powell (Wales) Content received from: SARugby.com, http://www.sarugby.com/news