The Barbarians will be coached by the Wasps director of rugby, Dai Young, for their historic match against the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on 1 June. Young will also be in charge of the Barbarians for their annual fixture against England at Twickenham the previous weekend. Derek Quinnell, the former Wales international and current Barbarians committee member, has been appointed team manager for the two-match tour.

Young, who coached the Barbarians to victories over England and Wales in 2011, said: "I have been privileged to coach the Barbarians on three previous summer tours but never mind how many times I am invited it is always an honour and one that I cherish."

The match in Hong Kong will launch the 2013 Lions' tour of Australia, which culminates in three Tests against the Wallabies.