The Barbarians have confirmed a star-studded lineup, including uncapped South African WP Nel and young Welsh sensation Leigh Halfpenny, to take on the All Blacks at Twickenham on 5 December.
International stars from around the world, including Wallabies Matt Giteau and Rocky Elsom and Springboks Bryan Habana, Fourie du Preez and Victor Matfield, are included in the Barbarians' 22-man squad to play New Zealand next month.
Joining them will be Wales and Lions players Jamie Roberts, Halfpenny and Andy Powell while, confirming the news from last week, it has been revealed that All Black wing Joe Rokocoko will also feature for the invitational side.
Matfield, Roberts and Halfpenny will be making their BaaBaas' debuts but several others on both sides will be no strangers to the unique atmosphere and challenge of a Barbarians v touring team encounter.
Giteau, Elsom and Rokocoko were members of the team that defeated the Springboks at Twickenham two years ago while Habana, du Preez, Rokocoko and Schalk Burger were in another exceptional line-up that took on Australia in the London Olympic celebration match at Wembley Stadium last December.
Free State Cheetahs star Nel was widely tipped to earn a Springbok call up for the end-of-year tour but, after missing out on that selection, will be the Barbarians' uncapped representative at the home of English rugby next Saturday.
A powerful scrummager and a willing runner, the 23 year-old will be looking forward to rubbing shoulders with some of the world's biggest names and performing on one of the games grandest stages.
The ten forwards in the squad also include two members of Italy's autumn international team, Salvatore Perugini and Carlo del Fava, plus, Springbok front row forwards Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, Bismark du Plessis and, Australia's most capped forward, George Smith.
Taking charge of the squad's preparations will be Italy's national coach Nick Mallett, assisted by Alan Solomons. Mallett played for the Barbarians against Leicester in 1979 while Solomons coached the club on their triumphant summer tour in 2003 which featured victories over England, Scotland and Wales.
Barbarian president Micky Steele-Bodger said: "Matches between the Barbarians and the All Blacks have always had a special resonance. The classic game in 1973 remains an obvious memory for everyone and next month's match will be the tenth fixture between us since we first met at Cardiff Arms Park in 1954.
"We are particularly pleased that several stars who have played for us before are returning to represent the club and we also appreciate the gesture by Cardiff Blues in allowing three of their Lions to accept invitations to play in what promises to be yet another mouthwatering match."
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)
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