FORMER Malvern junior player Harry Robinson will be playing for Gloucester tonight against the star-studded Barbarians at Kingsholm (7.45pm).

The 18-year-old started his playing career for Malvern’s mini and juniors before progressing to Worcester academy.

He is now part of Gloucester’s academy and a Hartpury College student.

Australia coach Michael Cheika is in charge of the Barbarians whose squad includes New Zealand full-back Nehe Milner Skudder and Fijian wing Nemani Nadolo.

Malvern spokesman Kevin Purcell said: “All at the club wish Harry him well tonight in a game against a very powerful Barbarians team littered with superstars including a back three of Skudder, Joe Tomane, and Nadolo.

“Harry is a clear example of where raw talent, hard work and aptitude can make dreams come true.”

Barbarians: Nehe Milner Skudder (Hurricanes & New Zealand); Joe Tomane (Brumbies & Australia), Francois Venter (Cheetahs), Ryan Crotty (Crusaders & New Zealand, vice captain), Nemani Nadolo (Crusaders & Fiji), Pat Lambie (Sharks & South Africa), Cobus Reinach (Sharks & South Africa); Jamie Mackintosh (Chiefs & New Zealand), James Hanson (Rebels & Australia), Toby Smith (Rebels & Australia), Victor Matfield (Northampton Saints & South Africa, captain), Lood de Jager (Cheetahs & South Africa), Stephen Hoiles (Waratahs & Australia), Ardie Savea (Hurricanes), Jarrad Butler (Brumbies).

Replacements: Stephen Moore (Brumbies & Australia), Thomas du Toit (Sharks), Charlie Faumuina (Blues & New Zealand), Bakkies Botha (South Africa), Scott Fardy (Brumbies & Australia), Tawera Kerr Barlow (Chiefs & New Zealand), Lima Sopoaga (Highlanders & New Zealand), Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies & Australia), Waisake Naholo (Highlanders & New Zealand).

Gloucester: Mat Protheroe; Harry Robinson, Olly Thorley, Tim Molenaar, Steph Reynolds; Lloyd Evans, Ben Vellacott; Nick Wood (capt), Darren Dawidiuk, Nicky Thomas; Joe Latta, Tom Hicks; Elliott Stooke, Dan Thomas, Lewis Ludlow.

Replacements: Henry Walker, Dan Murphy, Josh McNulty, Alex Craig, Will Safe, Callum Braley, Billy Burns, Jack Evans.