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Is Swansea RFC v Barbarians on TV? Kick-off time and team news as Alun Wyn Jones to achieve career first

The Barbarians head to St Helen's to face Swansea RFC on Wednesday evening, where Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones is set to play for both sides in the same match.

Jones, 37, announced his retirement from international rugby earlier this month after making a world record 170 Test match appearances (158 for Wales and 12 for the British and Irish Lions).

Soon afterwards, he linked up with the Baabaas and captained them to a victory over a World XV at Twickenham on Sunday, and will now pull on the famous jersey for a second time in his hometown of Swansea, before switching allegiances after half-time. Jones made 35 appearances for his hometown club between 2004 and 2006.

"You will probably see him in an All Whites jersey in the second half," Barbarians coach and former Cardiff boss John Mulvihill said. "He might lead the Swansea team out at half-time. I was still taken aback that he wanted to play. He said 'it's in my parish and I want to play against my team'. It means a lot to him. I don't think it's going to be his sign-off. He has got a few miles to go yet."

The match, which sees the Baabaas visit St Helen's for the first time since 1994, has been organised to celebrate Swansea RFC's 150th anniversary season.

What time is Swansea RFC v Barbarians kick-off?

Swansea RFC v Barbarians kicks off at 6.30pm on Wednesday, May 31, at St Helen's.

Is Swansea RFC v Barbarians on TV?

No, the game doesn't appear to be available to watch on live TV or via live stream. However, you can follow all the Barbarians v Swansea action live on WalesOnline here.

What's the team news?

Alun Wyn Jones will be joined in the Barbarians team by the likes of Wales flanker Dan Lydiate and former England centre Billy Twelvetrees. Jones' second-row partner, former Wales forward Bradley Davies, is poised to make his final rugby appearance before retirement. Davies, 36, won 66 caps for his country and played for Cardiff, Wasps and the Ospreys.

Swansea RFC have named their side to celebrate the Welsh club's 150th anniversary season. Prop Tom Sloane is captain, with two backline players by the name of Gareth Rees featuring.

Barbarians: Damien Hoyland; Tom Howe, Rey Lee-Lo, Billy Twelvetrees, Alex Wootton; Stephen Shingler, Lewis Jones; Oli Kebble, Kirby Myhill, Enrique Pieretto, Bradley Davies, Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Lydiate, Olly Robinson, Sione Vailanu.

Replacements: Elvis Taione, D’Arcy Rae, Murray McCallum, Matthew Screech, Sam Cross, Harri Morgan, Lloyd Williams, Billy Searle, Taikashi Takahashi.

Swansea RFC: Gareth O Rees, Brandon Wood, Joe Thomas, Osian Knott, Matthew Jenkins, James Davies, Gareth J Rees, Tom Sloane (capt), Owen Thomas, Richard Murphy, Lloyd Ashley, Matt Dodd, Jay Williams, Callum Bowden, Joe Greaves.

Replacements: Garan Williams, Ed Thompson, Scott Jenkins, Chris Thompson, Sam Richards, Matthew Aubrey, Chris Morgans, Willis Wood, Hanno Dirksen, Tom Crockett, Kieran Charles.

Are tickets still on sale?

Online sales stopped at 12pm on Wednesday, but are set to be available to buy on the gate from 3pm. Follow Swansea RFC on social media for the latest ticket news.

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