Ousted Tindall handed chance to prove point

The former England captain has not featured for his country since the Rugby World Cup, when his antics off the field created more headlines than his performances on it.

Otley-born Tindall was fined £15,000 for his conduct relating to an infamous night out in Queenstown, the day after captaining England to a tournament-opening victory over Argentina.

Lancaster dropped Tindall for the Six Nations and turned his attention to the future, with uncapped centres Jonathan Joseph and George Lowe among those preferred for the summer tour of South Africa.

Tindall has been named in the Barbarians squad for their games against England, Ireland and Wales along with former international team-mates Iain Balshaw and Paul Sackey.

Although Lancaster is unlikely to consider Tindall again, he believes it is fitting for the 33-year-old to appear again at Twickenham after winning 75 caps for England.

“It is great that he is playing. I am sure Mike has got a lot to prove by playing at Twickenham and I think it is great that he has the opportunity to do that again,” said Lancaster.

n The 2015 Rugby World Cup in England will kick off on September 18, the International Rugby Board have confirmed. The final of the tournament will be held at Twickenham on October 31.

The IRB also agreed to a trial which could see the Television Match Official rule on incidents within the field of play, including foul play.

They approved global trials for five law amendments, as well as an additional trial to extend the jurisdiction of the TMO.