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South Africa
South Africa
80 - 31
Full Time
Barbarians
Barbarians

Barbarians vs South Africa

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It's all over! The referee Morne Ferreira has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'
Conversion

Vusi Moyo converts the try.

81'
Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Zachary Porthen picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Jesse Kriel sets up the try.

80'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe has kicked a conversion.

76'
Try

Andre Esterhuizen goes on their own for a try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andre Esterhuizen bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

75'

Faf de Klerk played a key part in that try.

75'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Sintu Manjezi getting some game time.

74'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Guido Petti being replaced.

74'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe has kicked a conversion.

74'
Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Jesse Kriel

73'

Aphelele Fassi played a key part in that try.

73'

South Africa sub Aphelele Fassi comes onto the field.

64'

Quan Horn departs for South Africa.

64'

South Africa sub Grant Williams comes onto the field.

64'

Edwill van der Merwe departs for South Africa.

64'

Barbarians sub Santiago Arata comes onto the field.

64'

TJ Perenara departs for Barbarians.

64'
Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Cheslin Kolbe successfully kicks the conversion.

64'
Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Faf de Klerk

63'

Spellbinding play by Vusi Moyo is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Vusi Moyo goes through the gap.

63'

Barbarians sub Tuidraki Samusamuvodre comes onto the field.

63'

Elliot Dee departs for Barbarians.

63'

The conversion is on its way from Harry Plummer but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

62'
Try

Great hands by Barbarians leads to a try for Andrew Kellaway

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Kellaway goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Harry Plummer is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Virimi Vakatawa goes through the gap.

60'

Cheslin Kolbe has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'
Try

A penetrating move by South Africa results in a try for Edwill van der Merwe.

57'

What a run here by Edwill van der Merwe as they get over the gainline!

57'

Andre Esterhuizen played a key part in that try.

57'

Pieter-Steph du Toit comes on for South Africa.

56'

Franco Mostert leaves the field.

56'

JJ Kotze comes on for South Africa.

56'

Andre-Hugo Venter leaves the field.

56'

Faf de Klerk comes on for South Africa.

55'

Grant Williams leaves the field.

55'

Harry Plummer comes on for Barbarians.

55'

Tomas Albornoz leaves the field.

55'

Leonel Oviedo comes on.

53'

Duhan van der Merwe comes off.

53'

Vusi Moyo comes on.

53'

Aphelele Fassi comes off.

53'

Andre-Hugo Venter comes on.

53'

JJ Kotze comes off.

53'

Liam McConnell comes on.

53'

Izack Rodda comes off.

53'
Yellow Card

Elliot Dee (Barbarians) is shown a yellow card

52'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe adds the two points for South Africa.

48'
Try

The South Africa maul march their way over the white wash for JJ Kotze to touch down.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Evan Roos getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jasper Wiese being replaced.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Paul de Villiers getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Pieter-Steph du Toit being replaced.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Zachary Porthen getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Carlu Sadie being replaced.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ben-Jason Dixon getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Siya Kolisi being replaced.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ntuthuko Mchunu getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ox Nche being replaced.

46'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Pedro Delgado getting some game time.

46'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with D'Arcy Rae being replaced.

46'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Oli Kebble getting some game time.

46'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Mayco Vivas being replaced.

46'

South Africa make a substitution with JJ Kotze coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Andre-Hugo Venter coming off.

44'
Yellow Card

Aphelele Fassi (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

41'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Andrew Kellaway being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

South Africa go for goal with Cheslin Kolbe taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Cheslin Kolbe dots the ball down from close range.

42'
Conversion

Tomas Albornoz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'
Try

Incisive passing by Barbarians is finished off by TJ Perenara, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Virimi Vakatawa.

37'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Warrick Gelant being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Tomas Albornoz will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'
Try

Incisive passing by Barbarians is finished off by Andrew Kellaway, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Andrew Kellaway being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Warrick Gelant sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Warrick Gelant being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'
Conversion

Tomas Albornoz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Franco Molina scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Duhan van der Merwe breaches the defence.

30'
Yellow Card

Grant Williams (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

30'

Trouble here as Andrew Kellaway breaches the defence.

30'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'
Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Riley Norton picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Riley Norton bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

24'

Grant Williams played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Quan Horn bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

24'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'
Try

Jasper Wiese goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jasper Wiese bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aphelele Fassi bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

18'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe converts the try.

15'
Try

Edwill van der Merwe scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Grant Williams is finished off with a try.

14'
Yellow Card

Miracle Faiilagi (Barbarians) is shown a yellow card

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Siya Kolisi took full advantage.

13'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe converts the try.

12'
Try

Pieter-Steph du Toit scores the try from close range.

11'

Grant Williams played a key part in that try.

11'
Yellow Card

TJ Perenara (Barbarians) is shown a yellow card

11'
Conversion

Tomas Albornoz converts the try.

10'
Try

A series of passes by Barbarians results in a try for Virimi Vakatawa

9'

Alex Nankivell played a key part in that try.

9'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Nankivell took full advantage.

9'

The defensive line has been broken as Cheslin Kolbe goes through the gap.

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Miracle Faiilagi goes through the gap.

6'

The defensive line has been broken as Jasper Wiese goes through the gap.

5'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe has kicked a conversion.

5'
Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Edwill van der Merwe

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Edwill van der Merwe goes through the gap.

4'

That's a great try assist by Siya Kolisi.

4'

We are underway as the referee Morne Ferreira blows their whistle.

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Match Details

South Africa v Barbarians
South Africa v Barbarians
Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies
Round 1
Sat 20th June 2026, 06:00am PDT
Sat 20th June 2026, 06:00am PDT
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Referee
Morne Ferreira

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +49
South Africa
Barbarians
South Africa
Time in lead
Barbarians
78
Mins in lead
0
93%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
66%
Possession Last 10 min
34%
21
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Moyo
80 - 31
81'
Porthen
78 - 31
80'
Kolbe
73 - 31
76'
Esterhuizen
71 - 31
75'
Kolbe
66 - 31
74'
Kriel
64 - 31
73'
Kolbe
59 - 31
64'
de Klerk
57 - 31
63'
Kellaway
61'
52 - 31
van der Merwe
52 - 26
57'
Dee
52'
47 - 26
Kolbe
47 - 26
48'
Kotze
45 - 26
47'
Fassi
40 - 26
41'
Half Time
Kolbe
40 - 26
42'
Albornoz
38'
35 - 26
Perenara
37'
35 - 24
Kellaway
35'
35 - 19
Albornoz
32'
35 - 14
Molina
31'
35 - 12
Williams
35 - 7
30'
Kolbe
35 - 7
25'
Norton
33 - 7
24'
Kolbe
28 - 7
20'
Wiese
26 - 7
19'
Kolbe
21 - 7
15'
van der Merwe
19 - 7
14'
Faiilagi
13'
14 - 7
Kolbe
14 - 7
12'
du Toit
12 - 7
11'
Perenara
11'
7 - 7
Albornoz
10'
7 - 7
Vakatawa
9'
7 - 5
Kolbe
7 - 0
5'
van der Merwe
5 - 0
4'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.8
21
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.4
7
Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa
Barbarians
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Defence Profile

South Africa
Barbarians
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
73%
71%
3-6 secs
17%
24%
6+ secs
10%
5%
77
Rucks Won
69

Last 5 Penalties

65'
68'
71'
72'
80'
South Africa
Barbarians

Springboks vs Barbarians Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks face off against Barbarians in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 20th June 2026 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Springboks vs Barbarians Squads

The official squads for Springboks vs Barbarians will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

39 - 15
FT
U20
29 - 52
FT
U20
24 - 26
FT
34 - 26
FT
U20
28 - 21
FT
U20
25 - 19
FT
40 - 21
FT
15 - 42
FT
57 - 10
FT
17 - 33
FT
10 - 30
FT
U20
41 - 26
FT
U20
37 - 38
FT
43 - 0
FT
26 - 34
FT
U20
40 - 42
FT
22 - 49
FT
5 - 16
FT
U20
24 - 31
FT
28 - 32
FT
29 - 22
FT
23 - 19
FT
29 - 27
FT
24 - 10
FT

Comments

15 Comments
H
Hammer Head 29 days ago

On a balance - perhaps defence a bit shakey in places. But a good start for the boyties. Some expected rust. But that’s what these fixtures are all about.


Riley Norton is a Franco Mostert / Etzebeth hybrid. 100 caps in his stars.


Jasper Wiese was immense. Evan Roos - no slouch.


Pieter Steph playing 80 because wtf not.


If Jordie Barret is the best 12 in the world right now - Andre Esterhuisen is the best 12 in the Milky Way.


Porthen is my boy.


Vusi Moyo is also my boy.


Faf!


A good start to the season overall. Depth is real.


Thanks be for Springbok Rugby. Thanks be.


Bring it England.

c
cnw 29 days ago

Too bad we cant see this. As to Esterhuizen v JB, JB is playing the best rugby of his career right now outside Love. His “play” is good, but it is his game management that is next level. Unfortunately have not see ETH play for a while, but he must be playing some extraordinary rugby to be Mr Galaxy.

C
Cpsounes 29 days ago

Still can’t find the match on Stan Sports. And still don’t have an actual answer to the question as to how to watch it in Australia.

G
Grant C 28 days ago

In Australia if it wasn’t on Stan and you don’t have Sky NZ, then not possible, unfortunately.

S
Sv 31 days ago

Is it really on Stan sport in Aus? I can’t see it in the schedule?

C
Cpsounes 29 days ago

I can’t find it at all?

J
JB 31 days ago

The main bok game will be on Premier sports in the UK. It does not include the SA A geme

https://www.premiersports.com/gb

P
PG 32 days ago

same question as LB. Live on RugbyPass TV ? If not, how ?

L
LB 32 days ago

Is this match broadcast live on RugbyPass TV?

C
Cpsounes 29 days ago

Hey mate, I have Stan sports and can’t find it. Tried to find it in this app to watch it and can’t. So I’m clueless how to watch it now???? Any joy????

G
Grant C 31 days ago

It looks like it’s on Supersport in SA, Sky Sport NZ, Canal+ in France. We have a TV Guide here. Use the drop down to select your region https://www.rugbypass.com/watch-live-rugby/

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