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Wallabies lock Will Skelton has been named captain of the Wallaby XV side to take on the French Barbarians in Bordeaux on Friday morning (AEDT), with Western Force centre Jono Lance to take on the deputising role.Wallaby XV coach Scott Wisemantel named his starting side on Thursday morning with a mix of young and experienced players in the starting fifteen.Skelton is one of 12 capped Wallabies named in the starting side, while four overseas based players have also been named in the match day 23, including former Wallabies captain Ben Mowen who will start at No. 8.Playing his first game of rugby in 15 years, Marika Koroibete has been named on the wing alongside fellow Fijian Taqele Naiyaravoro,Wisemantel said this clash would give several players the opportunity to impress against a strong opponent.Its great opportunity for all the lads in the team to get out and impress against a very experienced French Barbarians side. We have a good mix of youth and experience in our team which will be important as the French have some renowned Internationals and arent taking this game lightly. A lot of guys have been training in the Wallabies system for the past month on tour and now we have had a great week gelling together in Bordeaux.Wallaby XV: Luke Morahan; Maika Koroibete, Mark Gerrard, Kyle Godwin, Taqele Naiyaravoro; Jono Lance, Nick Frisby; Ben Mowen, Jack Dempsey, Peter Kimlin; Sam Carter, Will Skelton; Tom Robertson, Nathan Charles, Paddy Ryan. Reserves: Andrew Ready, Sef Faagase, David Lolohea, Scott Fardy, Henry Vanderglas, Nic Stirzacker, Izaia Perese, Andrew Kellaway Roy Tarpley Jersey . Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Last in the game, Di Vaio and Romero got into a shoving match with several Houston players. Romero appeared to elbow and kick Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie. Jay Vincent Jersey . --