New Zealand Barbarians

New Zealand

Union	New Zealand Rugby Union
Nickname(s)	Baa-Baas
Coach(es)
Captain(s)
Team kit

The New Zealand Barbarians, nicknamed the "Baa-Baas", are an invitational rugby union team which have been a major part of New Zealand rugby since they were founded in 1937. They are based on the concept of Barbarian F.C. but are based in New Zealand.

The New Zealand Barbarians were also selected for the All Black trials replacing the 'Possibles XV' and in 2009 a New Zealand Barbarians under 85 kg Team toured Australia winning both of their games.

A Middleweight Barbarian side has been selected in 2010 to play four games. The final game being against a N.S.W touring team in a rematch of the previous years final.

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

Squad for their match against New Zealand Maori. Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under IRB eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-IRB nationality.

Player Position Union John Afoa Hooker New Zealand Tim Dow Hooker New Zealand Charlie Faumuina Prop New Zealand Jamie Mackintosh Prop New Zealand Josh Bekhuis Lock New Zealand Kevin O'Neill Lock New Zealand Andrew van der Heijden Lock New Zealand Dean Budd Flanker New Zealand Alando Soakai (c) Flanker New Zealand Scott Waldrom Flanker New Zealand Peter Saili Number 8 New Zealand

Player Position Union Rhyan Caine Scrum-half New Zealand Alby Mathewson Scrum-half New Zealand Daniel Bowden Fly-half New Zealand Lachie Munro Fly-half New Zealand Colin Slade Fly-half New Zealand Rene Ranger Centre New Zealand Ben Smith Centre New Zealand Bryce Heem (non-capped player) Wing New Zealand Fetu'u Vainikolo Wing New Zealand Jared Payne Fullback New Zealand

Representatives

• Kevin Boroevich
• Christian Cullen
• Mark Donaldson (1977)^[1]
• Sean Fitzpatrick
• Grant Fox
• John Kirwan
• Taine Randell
• Xavier Rush
• Wilson Whineray
• John Afoa
• Rene Ranger
• Colin Slade
• Alby Mathewson
• Rupeni Caucaunibuca

See also

• Barbarian F.C.
• French Barbarians
• South African Barbarians

References

1. ^ "All Blacks website". http://stats.allblacks.com. All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby. 2008. http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/profile.asp?ABID=233. Retrieved 2010-06-25.