In a 12-try bonanza, England became Killik Cup Champions as they beat a star-studded Barbarians team at Twickenham.

Chris Ashton ran in for the opening try after Lee Dickson created space for Ashton to score. The early try was the first of three for the Saracens bound winger who got his second and third just before and after the half time break.

Casey Laulala and Mils Muliaina stole the show for the Barbarians in the first half creating chances left, right and centre. All Black legend Muliaina scored two tries in the match but fellow Barbarian Laulala didn’t manage any despite providing space and speed for many other scores.

England and Exeter Chiefs back rower Tom Johnson told Nick Heath about facing the Barbarians and playing for them and how he's looking forward to the match on May 27th 2012.


Credit: Rugby Media/Nick Heath

The last time these two sides met was back in 2009 when Australia dominated the invitational side by fifty-five points to seven. But as the fixture returns to Twickenham it seems the much anticipated encounter will provide a fantastic display of rugby for the world to see.

After the late call-up of Wigan Warriors star, Sam Tomkins, along with the other world class names such as Victor Matfield and Bryan Habana, the Barbarians will surely be the dominant force. The Wallabies will hope to round off what was a fairly successful year of rugby off the back of a bronze medal in the Rugby World Cup.

Sam Tomkins is a widely recognized name in both the world of rugby league and ever more so in the world of rugby union. He is a star player for Wigan who many rugby union stars have come from.

Tomkins has been called up to represent the Barbarians as they face the mighty Wallabies who achieved bronze at the Rugby World Cup.Tomkins is currently only playing rugby league but many believe he will get signed for a union club like his brother, Joel, who recently signed for Saracens.

Russell Hargreaves from the RFU.com podcast, caught up with Sam Tomkins ahead of the match which will take place at Twickenham on Saturday.

Joe Marler. Harlequins regular and now pretty much an England Saxons regular, he has improved so much this season but knows his chances of England selection for the World Cup are bleak. Famous for his wild and wacky trims, he also sustained a injury to his neck on England duty against the Barbarians which is another reason why his world cup hopes could be in jeopardy.

I thought I should take this opportunity to let the followers of this blog know what kind of live updates you will be getting on Sunday.

During the day I will be Tweeting some picture when I get the chance of Twickers or anything Tweet worthy I see.

I'm off to Twickersly on Sunday and I have to say I'm quite disappointed with the teams. The Baa Baas are Ok, with a selection of greats including Sergio Parisse and Carl Hayman. I was also glad to see the inclusion of former Gloucester player, Iain Balshaw and also Paul Tito of the Cardiff Blues has been named in the squad. Would have maybe expected the odd Quade Cooper or Bryan Habana but it's Ok.

Less can be said for the England Team. This is more of a game between England Saxons and the Baa Baas not the actual first team. But I will be very happy to see Henry Trinder, in his first England call-up, Sinbad making an England Elite squad return and Attwood and Doran-Jones, who are two fairly regular starters for England.

The England forwards are fairly disappointing but the backs more than make up for the slightly less experienced forwards. Hodgson and Monye are the two key men in the backs and will probably lead the way.