Former England coach Eddie Jones will take charge of the Barbarians for their game against a World XV led by former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen at Twickenham in May, the team said on Wednesday (NZ time).
Jones, 62, was sacked by England's Rugby Football Union last week following a year in which England won only five of their 12 tests.
"I'm very much looking forward to returning to Twickenham Stadium - a venue I have so many fond memories of," said Jones. "I'm more motivated than ever to put on a show."
The Australian, who has been linked with the United States side as well as a role back home, said he was looking forward to the May 28 clash with the Hansen-led world team.
The last time the two squared off was during the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019, when Jones's England team beat Hansen's All Blacks 19-7. That match also doubled as Sir Steve's last as a coach.
"Going up against Steve rekindles a great rivalry which started in our days competing in Super Rugby and progressed into the international arena," Jones added.
"It'll be a great challenge and one I'm sure we're both relishing."
Jones coached the Barbarians in their 33-31 defeat by Fiji in 2019 and his England side were beaten 52-21 by the invitational team in June.
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