Ex-Springbok scrumhalf Heini Adams will be part of the French Barbarians' coaching staff for their two-match series against South Africa A in June.

The experienced Jacques Delmas has been appointed as head coach of the team, with Adams his assistant.

Frédéric Michalak, who played 30 Super Rugby games for the Sharks, will captain the team to front South Africa A on 16 and 23 June.

Other notable youngsters who have performed admirably in the Top 14 this season, include Toulon duo Anthony Belleau and Anthony Etrillard, Alexandre Flanquart and Remi Bonfils from Stade Francais, Castres' Julian Dumora and Vincent Debaty from Clermont.

French Barbarians – Remi Bonfils, Judicael Cancoriet, Vincent Debaty, Antoine Erbani, Anthony Etrillard, Alexandre Flanquart, Malik Hamadache, Paul Jedrasiak, Felix Lambey, Arnaud Mela, Clement Ric, Romain Sazy, Marco Tauleigne, Robins Tchale-Watchou, Khatchik Vartanov, Pierre Aguillon, Anthony Belleau, Arthur Bonneval, Jean-Baptiste Dubie, Julien Dumora, Louis Dupichot, Lucas Dupont, Gabriel Lacroix, Yann Lesgourgues, Frédéric Michalak (c), Arnaud Mignardi, Jean-Baptiste Pejoine.

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