New Zealand Barbarians
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| Union | New Zealand Rugby Union | |
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| Nickname(s) | Baa-Baas | |
| Founded | 1937 | |
| Ground(s) | Eden Park | |
| Coach(es) | Scott McLeod | |
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The New Zealand Barbarians, nicknamed the "Baa-Baas", are an invitational rugby union team which has been a major part of New Zealand rugby since the team was founded in 1937 by two ex-All Blacks, Ronald Bush, and Hubert McLean who captained their first game (against Auckland) in 1938.[1]
The club is based in New Zealand, at Eden Park in Auckland. The idea came from the concept of the Barbarian F.C..
The New Zealand Barbarians were also selected for the All Blacks trial replacing the 'Possibles XV' and in 2009 a New Zealand Barbarians under 85 kg Team toured Australia winning both of their games. The team played against the Māori All Blacks in 2010 at Okara Park, losing 31 - 37 before a crowd of 9,000. A Middleweight Barbarian side was also selected in 2011 to play four games.
Playing kit and symbol
The New Zealand Barbarians wear scarlet red jerseys with white shorts and socks. The symbol of the New Zealand Barbarians is a white leaping lamb covered in blood.
Current squad
The squad for the match against New Zealand Maori in July 2015 is listed below.[2] Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.
Representatives
- Kevin Boroevich
- Christian Cullen
- Mark Donaldson (1977)[3]
- Sean Fitzpatrick
- Grant Fox
- John Kirwan
- Taine Randell
- Xavier Rush
- Wilson Whineray
- John Afoa
- Rene Ranger
- Colin Slade
- Alby Mathewson
- Rupeni Caucaunibuca
See also
References
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