On came Stephen Jones and Dwayne Peel, the Llanelli Scarlets half-back partnership.

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The Barbarians squad for the upcoming fixture includes Nick Evans and Joe Rokocoko of New Zealand, Dimitri Yachvili and Imanol Harinordoquy of France, James Hook, Duncan Jones and Dwayne Peel of Wales, Sergio Parisse and Mario Castrogiovanni of Italy, Francois Louw of South Africa, and Kahn Fotuali'i of Samoa.

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Jones and half-back partner Dwayne Peel start against the Azzurri after impressing off the bench in the 30-15 win over Scotland, with Hook and Mike Phillips taking their places among the replacements.

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