Video: Robbie Deans is here to make sure you don’t get too excited about playing for the Barbarians

Pass us a pillow

If the likes of Adam Jones, Alex Cuthbert and Joe Rokocoko were excited about being invited to play for the Barbarians against Ireland on Thursday, Robbie Deans is here with a message. A long, monotone message. The Australian coach is in charge of the select squad that will take the field at Thomond Park and if this initial speech to his players is anything to go by it's no wonder Australia struggled to get out of second gear against Ireland at the 2011 World Cup. Jones clearly drifted off to happier thoughts about having Brad Thorn's arm between his legs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VTiaypVIek