THE BARBARIANS HAVE been forced into a late change to their squad to face Joe Schmidt’s Ireland tomorrow in Thomond Park, meaning a Leinster legend will play in Limerick.

Hines with the Baa-Baas at Thomond Park. Source: James Crombie/INPHO

The withdrawal of the Panasonic Wild Knight’s George Whitelock sees Nathan Hines drafted onto the Baa-Baas bench as a late replacement.

Hines is retiring from playing this summer at the age of 38, but has opted to take up the Barbarians’ offer of a final week of professional rugby before moving into a new role as part of the Scotland coaching team under Vern Cotter.

Hines won a Heineken Cup with Leinster in 2011, scoring a try in the remarkable final comeback against Northampton, before heading to Clermont for three seasons and then on to Sale Sharks for his final campaign.

The Barbarians had their captain's run this morning. Source: James Crombie/INPHO

The second row is remembered fondly by Leinster fans and is sure to get a hearty welcome from a strong portion of the crowd at Thomond Park.

Revised Barbarians squad v Ireland: