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South Africa vs Barbarians: Springboks test new talent
20 Jun
Summary
- Springboks host Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, June 20th.
- Quan Horn starts at fly-half, a surprise in the absence of key players.
- The Barbarians squad features 11 different nations and is coached by Scott Robertson.
South Africa's national rugby team, the Springboks, will face the invitational Barbarians side in Gqeberha on Saturday, June 20th. This encounter offers coach Rassie Erasmus a valuable platform to evaluate both established and emerging players.
The Springbok lineup includes some unexpected selections, with Quan Horn stepping into the fly-half role due to injuries and other players' commitments. Other notable inclusions are Carlu Sadie at tighthead prop and Riley Norton in the second row alongside Franco Mostert.
The Barbarians present a formidable, internationally diverse challenge, featuring players from eleven different countries. Their squad is led by former All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara and coached by Scott Robertson. This match is the first of several significant fixtures for the Springboks, who are also set to compete in the Nations Championship and a series against New Zealand later in the year.
