World XV

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A World XV is a rugby union team organised on an unofficial, ad hoc basis and typically composed of invited players from various countries. Several World XVs have been arranged by various bodies, often to take part in celebration and testimonial games, usually against national teams, but these are not considered test matches by most nations.

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Earl close to being in a World XV, says Sinfield England back row Ben Earl would be close to getting into a World XV on current form, says defence coach Kevin Sinfield. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2023
Jones to captain Barbarians at Twickenham Alun Wyn Jones will captain the Barbarians against the World XV at Twickenham after announcing his international retirement. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023
Johnson joins Barbarians for World XV game Scotland centre Sam Johnson is added to the Barbarians squad for Sunday's match against a World XV at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2023

Cooper & Kerevi to play for Barbarians v World XV Eddie Jones selects Australia stars Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi to play for the Barbarians against a World XV later this month at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on May 16, 2023
Folau set to play for World XV against Barbarians at Twickenham Former Australia full-back Israel Folau is set to feature for Steve Hansen's World XV against the Barbarians at Twickenham this month. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
Nowell and May set to play for Barbarians England wings Jack Nowell and Jonny May are set for a Twickenham return for the Barbarians against a World XV in May. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023

Jones to return to Twickenham with Barbarians Former England coach Eddie Jones will return to Twickenham on 28 May to lead the Barbarians in a match against a World XV. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2022