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France 24
28-06-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Debutant Tshituka scores twice as Springboks crush BaaBaas
Hooker Malcolm Marx, winger Cheslin Kolbe, prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels, winger Kurt-Lee Arendse, lock Lood de Jager and centre Damian de Allende were the other try scorers for the Springboks. Fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu converted two of the three first-half tries before his replacement, Manie Libbok, added the extra points to all five second-half scores. Full-back Melvyn Jaminet claimed the lone try for the Barbarians and converted it in a non-cap exhibition match at Cape Town Stadium. Record four-time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa were ahead within six minutes through a pushover Marx try, led 19-0 by half-time and were in control throughout. It did not help the Barbarians' cause that loose forward Lachlan Boshier was sin-binned soon after coming off the bench in the second half after a head-to-head clash with Arendse. During his 10-minute absence, the world champions scored two of their eight tries through Arendse and De Jager, who impressed on his recall after a two-year absence due to illness and injuries. South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus pledged before the match that his team would treat the match as a Test. The Springboks fulfilled the promise with a structured, limited-risk performance, and man-of-the-match award winner Kolbe and De Jager will be among those satisfied with their form. Renowned for ball-in-hand play, the Barbarians rarely got a chance to demonstrate their skills, but held their own at scrum time against opponents famed for their set-piece work. Among those supporting the Springboks were cricketers Temba Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada, two stars of the World Test Championship triumph final by South Africa over Australia this month. It was a first victory for South Africa over the Barbarians since winning by 10 points in Cardiff 25 years ago.
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Barbarians post ‘our most requested pic' of Peter O'Mahony and rival-turned-teammate as fans joke ‘if you know you know'
PETER O'MAHONY starred alongside a nemesis-turned-teammate in the Barbarians' "most requested picture" before their match against South Africa. 2 Peter O'Mahony has teamed up with Sam Cane with the Barbarians 2 He had a famous bust up with the New Zealand international Credit: Shaun Roy/Sportsfile He is one of three It will be a last hurrah for O'Mahony and Healy, who are both retiring from rugby , while Murray will be moving abroad. Another eye-catching addition is Tempers flared Read More on Peter O'Mahony But It was an exchange between Peter O'Mahony and Sam Cane that stole plenty of attention O'Mahony took aim at the New Zealand skipper by telling him he wasn't on the level of Richie McCaw. The dynamic flankers were involved in an altercation before O'Mahony's comments were caught on the referee's mic. He could be heard saying: 'Who do you think you are? Most read in Rugby Union "You're a s*** Richie McCaw, pal.' This infamous exchange was played up by the Barbarians when posting a photo of the pair together in training. Peter O'Mahony shares gardening update 'I've been planning for years' on Instagram The Baa Baas said: "Our most requested picture to post this week. No idea why". Fans made light of the saga in the comments, with one saying: "Is that Richie?? They both look a bit like him …. almost but not fully Rich!" A second posted: "Would laugh if at the end of the week Sam says "Pete as captains go you were a s***…" A third simply commented: "IYKYK" and a fourth quipped: "Peter and a s*** Richie McCaw?" Despite being far from home, the dad-of-three has remained attentive to his garden, going so far as to Such has been his interest that he shared a screengrab from a surveillance camera of the mum-of-three Jess responded to this by remarking how "Pierre gives no days off from gardening". She subsequently posted a photo of a Facetime call with O'Mahony, although she suggested it was not between husband and wife. Jess quipped: "Pierre Facetiming his tomatoes". It is a good thing that the mum-of-three has been helping out with the garden while her husband has been away considering the
The South African
25-06-2025
- Climate
- The South African
How much rain can fans expect at Springbok game in Cape Town?
A fierce cold front hit Cape Town on Wednesday, and it will bring plenty of rain and chilly temperatures over the next few days, which will undoubtedly also be capturing the attention of Springbok fans heading to the DHL Stadium this Saturday. As it stands, according to the ever-reliable WindGuru weather forecaster, there is heavy cloud cover predicted throughout the day on Saturday and temperatures are not expected to peak much beyond 14°C. There is predicted to be some light precipitation around in the morning, but the good news is that there is not expected to be much rain for most of the afternoon. There could be some showers in the evening from 19:00 onwards, though, and so fans would still do well to pack some raincoats and umbrellas just in case this arrives earlier. Although the weather might mean this is unlikely to be a typical 'Barbarians' attack-fest, it should still be a very entertaining game. Looking ahead, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said: 'A whole lot of players in this squad have played for the Baabaas, and I've also coached them before, so we have an idea of what to expect from them. 'They don't have much time to train together as a group, but if one looks at the calibre of players they have announced so far and the history between the teams over the years, we know it's going to take a top-class effort to get the desired result. 'That said, we are pleased with how our preparations are going, and our focus in this match will be to get our structures and systems in place for the Test matches coming up. So, this is a vital game for us.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Deans: Barbarians out to rattle Boks in historic Cape Town clash
Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans has full confidence in his international stars ahead of their enticing Cape Town clash with the Springboks. Speaking on Heart FM's Super Saturdays with Jeremy Harris , Deans praised the Barbarians' pride, history, and player quality as key motivators. He emphasized the importance of playing with intent against the reigning world champions in their home country for the first time ever. 'These players are proud men who carry proud histories,' said Deans. 'They don't want to tarnish their reputations on the field.' He said they aim to present a genuine challenge, not just for the Barbarians jersey, but in respect for the international stage itself. The match, set for Saturday, 28 June at Cape Town Stadium, marks the Barbarians' first game ever on South African soil. It's also the ninth meeting between the sides and their first since a thrilling 31-31 draw at Wembley Stadium in 2016. Deans acknowledged the Springboks as the 'greatest team in the game' and believes the Barbarians must rise to that standard. He said, 'They will respect the Springboks, but they won't want to spend the day chasing them all over the field.' With limited time to prepare, Deans must quickly unite a high-calibre squad featuring legends from Ireland and New Zealand. Included in the line-up are Irish stars Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray, alongside All Blacks Sam Cane and Shannon Frizell. 'The timing's tough, but we'll put together a combination built on passion and respect for the Barbarians opportunity,' Deans stated. He noted that while preparation time is short, commitment and camaraderie will be the foundation of the team's performance. HISTORY, CAMARADERIE AND RESPECT AT THE HEART OF OCCASION Deans views the upcoming game as more than a contest — it's a celebration of rugby values and lifelong rivalries turned partnerships. 'It's unique – first time ever in South Africa, and it brings together players who've been opponents for over a decade,' he said. With retiring greats like Peter O'Mahony captaining the side and former foes uniting, Deans says the event will be truly special. 'For Peter and Sam to play side by side … it reflects what rugby is – tradition, respect, and mutual admiration,' he concluded. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
BBC News
10-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales rugby: Iconic 1973 JPR Williams rugby shirt sells for £27k
A rugby jersey worn by the late Wales legend JPR Williams in what is considered one of the sport's greatest ever games has been auctioned off for £27, jersey was worn in the Barbarians' 1973 match against the All Blacks, in which Williams was instrumental in this famous 23-11 Wales and Lions full-back, died in January 2024 aged 74, was an icon of Wales' dominance of the 1970s, winning three Five Nations Grand Rogers Jones and Co described him as "a revolutionary player who changed the way full backs played the beautiful game". The jersey was worn by Williams in the 1973 fixture - during which Sir Gareth Edwards scored one of the most memorable tries in formed part of a collection of items sold at an auction on Thursday. It was a "white glove sale", meaning all of the items were successfully sold, and auctioneer Ben Rogers Jones said it was "a special honour and privilege" to coordinate."JPR Williams was one of my heroes, as he was to so many others," he said."There was interest from across the rugby playing nations and we are delighted to have achieved some fantastic prices." Mr Rogers Jones added that, while Edwards' try was well-documented, "it is sometimes overlooked that JPR scored the crucial try to clinch the match for the Baa-baas", making the jersey "an important item of sporting memorabilia"."We were so pleased that, at the auction, JPR's performance that day wasn't overlooked as the price soared to £27,500 with a bidder on the phone in London winning the top prize," he collection sold to a global audience, with buyers in Australia, Switzerland and France, as well as Wales and across the UK.
