Jun 23

Sonny Bill Williams and Craig Gower are produce to face-off against more Australian opposition when the Brumbies embark on a tour of France next month.

The Canberra-based Super 14 franchise has announced a development perambulation of the country, which elect include matches against Williams’ Toulon and Gower’s Bayonne.

The two former NRL stars made their international rugby union debuts against the Wallabies in Australia this month, Williams turning out for the Barbarians and Gower for Italy.

The Brumbies will close their tour against Toulon, who also give one’s self airs Australians Matt Henjak and Luke Rooney and England World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson, on August 6.

They will be conscious of on Bayonne without interruption July 28.

The other two matches are against Bourgoin-Jallieu in Lyon on July 24 and French champions Perpignan on July 31.

"Obviously Perpignan leave be very strong after winning the Top 14 against Clermont earlier this month and having but dropped one contest at home this season," Brumbies coach Andy Friend said.

"It provides a to a high degree exciting challenge for us.

"Toulon and Bayonne narrowly missed out on the Top 14 finals series and will also be tough."

The Brumbies be disposed name a development squad for the tour next week but a Williams-Stirling Mortlock rematch will not occur with the Wallabies warrior on international duty.

AAP

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