Springboks v Baabaas: SEVEN All Blacks to face Boks
The Springboks host the Barbarians for the first time in history. They host over half a dozen All Blacks too.
The Springboks host the Barbarians for the first time in South African history on Saturday, 28 June 2025.
Meanwhile, SEVEN All Blacks are a part of the Barbarians side ready to take on the Boks in SA.
Capped All Blacks Sam Cane (loose forward), Mark Tele'a (wing), Shannon Frizell (loose forward), Tawera Kerr-Barlow (scrumhalf), Hoskins Sotutu (loose), Peter Umaga-Jensen (utility back) and Leicester Fainga'anuku have all been named in Robbie Dean's Barbarians side.
Meaning, a large contingent of the Barbarians side will compose of ex and current All Blacks stars.
Cane in particular will has a point to prove to himself and to the Boks.
So, Cane will be extra motivated following his last experience with the Springboks. Last time the former All Blacks captain ran out, his side fell agonisingly short of the perfect send-off. New Zealand lost 12-11 after Sam Cane was red carded in a gutting send-off for the ex-All Blacks captain.
Meanwhile, for all of these capped All Blacks it is an honour to face the Springboks since it is the greatest rivalry in World Rugby.
The Springboks will have a new look about them when they face the Barbarians for the first time on SA soil on Saturday.
Kick off is at 17:10.
30 years ago the Springboks famously won their first-ever Rugby World Cup in 1995 on home soil.
Now, they will host the Barbarians in SA for the first time ever. Additionally, we have a brand-new Springboks home and away jersey. Moreover, there is a new era of rising Boks with these FOUR players, named on this iconic day (the 30th anniversary), set to make their Springboks debut.
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