International stars from across the world, including Duhan van der Merwe have been named in the Barbarians squad to face the Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June.
Felipe Contepomi has opened up on his involvement in the upcoming Springboks vs Barbarians clash and what it means to go up against South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus.
Rugby fever is rising in Gqeberha with just 60 days until the Springboks kick off their 2026 season against former All Blacks' coach Scott Robertson's star-studded Barbarians team.
The South African 'A' team will make its comeback on 20 June when they face Zimbabwe in a curtain-raiser to the Springboks' season opener against the Barbarians in Gqeberha.
The Springboks' full 2026 Test schedule has been confirmed, with the world champions set to kick off the season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June.
There are no fewer than six Springboks amongst the 17 South Africans set to do battle for the Barbarians against the All Blacks XV in London on Saturday.