Wales Women's Elinor Snowsill, Jasmine Joyce and Alisha Butchers are set to represent the Barbarians Women’s side when one of world rugby’s most famous teams travels to take on the USA on Friday, April 26.
The three players will be part of a star-studded Barbarians outfit which will include international players from nine different countries for the game at Infinity Park, Glendale.
Fly-half or full-back Snowsill, flying wing Joyce and forward Butchers have been selected in the first batch of 19 names announced for the Barbarians side.
Butchers, who won her 25th Wales cap in the 24-5 win over Ireland 10 days ago, said: "I’m so excited to get the opportunity to play for the Barbarians. My family are over the moon and to be able to play alongside Jazz and Elinor too is amazing, we’re all super excited.
"I’ve grown up watching the men’s Barbarians’ matches and never even thought I would get this chance, it just shows the direction the sport is going in.
"I watched the Women’s Barbarians against Munster last year online and have spoken to Tails (Rachel Taylor) and Elen Evans, along with Meg Goddard at Worcester and they’ve said what a brilliant experience it is."
Joyce added: "To be part of the Barbarians’ tradition is something special.
"I’ve experienced the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cup and Six Nations and now I get to be a Barbarian too which is another huge achievement.
"Four of the squad were part of New Zealand’s world cup winning squad so it’s going to be an amazing experience.
"Hopefully our performances as Welsh players will kick on from the Six Nations where we improved during the tournament."
The Barbarians will face a USA side who are ranked fifth in the world and the match will be broadcast live on FloRugby.com.
