Kirwan appointed Baa-Baas coach

25 September 2014The Barbarians also confirmed that New Zealander Kirwan will be in charge when the invitation team face Leicester at Welford Road three days later.

Kirwan, 49, played a starring role during the All Blacks' 1987 World Cup triumph and scored 35 tries during his Test career.

He has subsequently filled senior coaching roles with the Italy and Japan national teams, and is the current Auckland Blues head coach.

The Baa-Baas clash will launch a demanding November schedule for Australia, as the Wallabies go on to face 2015 World Cup pool rivals England and Wales, …