Super League club Wigan Warriors have revealed that full-back Sam Tomkins has been selected to play for the Barbarians rugby union team against Australia on Saturday afternoon.

Should the 22-year-old feature at Twickenham, he will become the first ever rugby league player to represent the Barbarians.

"For Sam, Wigan and rugby league to be recognised in this way by the other rugby code is indicative of the talent which Sam has and the growing recognition of the attractiveness and skill demonstrated consistently by rugby league each week," said Wigan chairman Ian Lenagan.

"The game itself is a great opportunity for Sam to play with and against some of the biggest International names in Union and will show rugby union fans what a tremendous talent he is.

"The Wigan club was quick to give permission for Sam to play, a decision which fits well with previous Wigan creative initiatives in the Middlesex Sevens, the dual-code games against Bath Rugby Union and the recent Partnership announced with Saracens."

Tomkins, who recently agreed a new contract with the Warriors, played for England during Saturday's Four Nations final defeat to Australia.