Barbarians

48 - 42

Full Time

World XV

Barbarians vs World XV

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

79'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Alun Wyn Jones will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

Try

Barbarians are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Seta Tamanivalu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gareth Anscombe bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

76'

Conversion

Rhys Patchell has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Sbu Nkosi scores the try from close range.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Sbu Nkosi took full advantage.

74'

Bryn Hall played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Semi Radradra took full advantage.

72'

Alun Wyn Jones curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Barbarians results in a try for Sam Johnson

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Johnson took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Sione Vailanu.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Sbu Nkosi took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Aaron Cruden goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Semi Radradra goes through the gap.

62'

Barbarians sub Sione Vailanu comes onto the field.

60'

Aaron Wainwright departs for Barbarians.

60'

Aaron Cruden comes on for Barbarians.

57'

Quade Cooper leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rhys Patchell kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by World XV results in a try for Bryn Hall.

56'

Jordi Murphy played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Jordi Murphy as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Semi Radradra as they get over the gainline!

55'

Kaminieli Rasaku comes on for World XV.

55'

Adam Hastings leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Israel Folau as they get over the gainline!

54'

Jordi Murphy comes on.

53'

Viliame Mata comes off.

53'

Marcus Street comes on.

53'

Oli Kebble comes off.

53'

Allan Dell comes on.

53'

Wyn Jones comes off.

53'

Niccolo Cannone comes on.

51'

Api Ratuniyarawa comes off.

51'

Carlu Sadie comes on.

51'

Enrique Pieretto comes off.

51'

Tom West comes on.

51'

Alex Waller comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Gareth Anscombe kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Barbarians results in a try for Francois Hougaard.

50'

Seta Tamanivalu sets up the try.

50'

Seta Tamanivalu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Tevita Li makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Francois Hougaard getting some game time.

49'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Jack Maunder being replaced.

49'

Charles Piutau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Gareth Anscombe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Rob Simmons getting some game time.

46'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Stephan Lewies being replaced.

46'

Aaron Wainwright makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Semi Radradra makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Adam Radwan being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by World XV has led to Sbu Nkosi being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

World XV make a substitution with Bryn Hall coming on.

40'

World XV make a substitution with Nick Phipps coming off.

40'

Barbarians sub Harry Thacker comes onto the field.

40'

Barbarians make a substitution with Nic Dolly coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by World XV has led to Sbu Nkosi being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

World XV make a substitution with Rhys Patchell coming on.

40'

World XV make a substitution with Ngani Laumape coming off.

40'

Fabulous play by World XV has led to Sbu Nkosi being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Gareth Anscombe does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

What an effort there by Gareth Anscombe as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Gareth Anscombe being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Seta Tamanivalu sets up the try.

35'

Trouble here as Adam Hastings breaches the defence.

31'

Barbarians go for goal with Gareth Anscombe taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Barbarians ends with a try for Stephan Lewies.

29'

Spellbinding play by Alun Wyn Jones is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Jack Maunder breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Jack Maunder breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Gareth Anscombe makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Seta Tamanivalu scores from close range.

26'

Jack Maunder played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Adam Hastings makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Israel Folau gathers the kick to score the try for World XV.

23'

That's a great try assist by Adam Hastings.

23'

World XV decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Dee getting some game time.

22'

World XV decide to make a substitution, with Fraser Brown being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fraser Brown bursts through to advance the World XV attack.

22'

Conversion

Gareth Anscombe makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Tevita Li gathers the kick to score the try for Barbarians.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Li bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Quade Cooper.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Johnson bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

19'

Barbarians make a substitution with Sam Johnson coming on.

19'

Barbarians make a substitution with Samu Kerevi coming off.

19'

Conversion

Adam Hastings converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by World XV is finished off by Api Ratuniyarawa

17'

Semi Radradra sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Israel Folau bursts through to advance the World XV attack.

17'

Conversion

Adam Hastings converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by World XV results in a try for Sbu Nkosi

14'

Spellbinding play by Semi Radradra is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Semi Radradra took full advantage.

14'

Gareth Anscombe has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Adam Radwan places the ball down for the try.

12'

Conversion

Adam Hastings has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by World XV leads to a try for Sebastian Negri

That's a great try assist by Harry Hockings.

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Hockings goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Sbu Nkosi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Tevita Li goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Barbarians v World XV 
  
 Sun 28th May 2023, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Barbarians win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

57%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tamanivalu

48 - 42

78'

Patchell

75'

43 - 42

Nkosi

74'

43 - 40

Johnson

43 - 35

70'

Patchell

57'

38 - 35

Hall

56'

38 - 33

Anscombe

38 - 28

51'

Hougaard

36 - 28

50'

Half Time

Anscombe

31 - 28

36'

Anscombe

29 - 28

35'

Lewies

24 - 28

29'

Anscombe

19 - 28

27'

Tamanivalu

17 - 28

26'

Hastings

24'

12 - 28

Folau

23'

12 - 26

Anscombe

12 - 21

21'

10 - 21

20'

Hastings

19'

5 - 21

Ratuniyarawa

17'

5 - 19

Hastings

16'

5 - 14

Nkosi

14'

5 - 12

Radwan

5 - 7

12'

Hastings

0 - 7

Negri

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

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World XV

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Defence Profile

Barbarians

World XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

75%

3-6 secs

30%

16%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Barbarians vs World XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Barbarians face off against World XV in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies on Sun 28th May 2023 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

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

Barbarians vs World XV Squads

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