XIII.

You can relive the famous ‘Clash of the Codes’ matches between Wigan and Bath this Friday from 7pm on Sky Sports Arena – and to celebrate the broadcaster has had a go at picking a modern-day ‘Rugby Union XII’ to take on their league counterparts.

The famous series saw the two codes battle it out to see which code reigns supreme with many stakeholders calling for it to be reintroduced as part of rugby’s relaunch in the coming weeks and months.

There has been talk of a Nations championship again and even a possible Club World Cup – so why not bring back ‘Clash of the Codes’ to inject some life into both games.

Here’s who Sky Sports selected in their Rugby Union thirteen.

Sky Sports’ Rugby Union XIII

Fullback – Kurtley Beale

Wingers – Jonny May, Josh Adams

Centres – Tevita Kuridrani, Manu Tulagi

Halves – Richie Mo’unga, Will Genia

Front row – Billy Vunipola, Kyle Sinckler, Cobus Reinach (hooker)

Back row – Maro Itoje, Brodie Retallick

Loose forward – Owen Farrell

Don’t forget, you can relive the ‘Clash of the Codes’ matches between Wigan and Bath this Friday from 7pm on Sky Sports Arena.