Barbarians 11 - 60 Australia: Danny Cipriani glad to be back despite Aussie mauling

DANNY Cipriani relished his first taste of Twickenham for three years, despite the Barbarians’ heavy defeat to Australia, and set his sights on returning with England.

Cipriani’s last appearance at Twickenham was with England in the autumn of 2008, after which he was cast into the international wilderness by Martin Johnson.

The Barbarians were overwhelmed by Australia, who ran in eight tries, leaving Cipriani with little chance to shine at fly-half.

But the 24-year-old reiterated his desire to break back into the England fold. “I loved it, running out at Twickenham, hearing that roar. I have massive ambitions to be back here playing,” Cipriani said.

Australia scored 42 second-half points with Digby Ioane, Lachie Turner and James Horwill all touching down twice. There were tries for Rob Horne and Radike Samo, while James O’Connor kicked 20 points.

The Barbarians’ did give the crowd a late cheer with a late consolation try for England rugby league international Sam Tomkins. The Wigan full-back had never played a game of rugby union before but acquitted himself well.