Morahan to start for barbarians against Czech Republic

Six Australians have been named in the Barbarians' team to play the Czech Republic on Wednesday morning.

Force winger Luke Morahan will start on the wing after a two-try performance against South Africa, with Rebels scrumhalf Nic Stirzaker, Reds hooker Andrew Ready, Brumbies lock Sam Carter starting at blindside flanker in a handful of changes.

Winger Taqele Naiyaravoro has been named to start on the wing for the second match in a row, in the Barbarians' second match of their three-game tour.

BARBARIANS TEAM

1. Schalk van der Merwe

2. Andrew Ready

3. Toby Smith

4. Dan Tuohy (c)

5. Martin Muller

6. Sam Carter

7. Kwagga Smith

8. Ruan Ackermen

9. Nic Stirzaker

10 .Richie Mo'unga

11. Taqele Naiyaravoro

12. Robert du Pressz

13. Matt Faddes

14. Luke Morahan

15. Clayton Blommetijies

RESERVES

16. Akker van der Merwe

17. Reggie Goodes

18. Ben Franks

19. Michael Fatialofa

20. Brad Shields

21. Andy Ellis

22. Jordan Taufua

23. Melani Nanai

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I thought they might pick a weaker team to take on the Czechs. Naiyaravoro looked like he was enjoying himself against the Boks.

Based upon NRC form, Ready and Morahan are unlucky not to be playing in gold, Stirzaker is lucky to be playing rugby for anyone at this time of year.