Here are a few facts you may not know about the Baa Baas ahead of their clash with the Wallabies at Twickenham on Sunday morning (AEDT).
1. Founded on December 27, 1890 by Williams Percy Carpmael.
2. Once you are invited to play one game for the Baa Baas you instantly become a life member.
3. The Wallabies first played the Baa Baas in 1948 in front of a capacity 45,000 crowd at Cardiff Arms Park. The Baa Baas won 9-6.
4. Anyone who's anyone in rugby has played for the Baa Baas. Jonah Lomu, Richi McCaw, Victor Matfield, Francois Pienaar, Zinzan Brooke, Joost Van der Westhuizen, Nick Farr-Jones, Lawrence Dallaglio and Sonny Bill Williams have all worn the famous jersey.
5. Tony O'Reilly of Old Belvedere & Ireland is the most capped Barbarians player. Hemade 30 appearances for the club from 1955-62 and is also the leading try scorer with 38.
6. The Baa Baas have combined for nine victories against Australia (three), New Zealand (two) and South Africa (four).
7. The 23-11 victory over the All Blacks in 1973 at Cardiff Arms Park is widely considered the best performance by a Barbarians team.
8. One uncapped player is traditionally selected for each game.
9. The Baa Baas have played games in 25 countries.
10. Their last victory over Australia was a 19-7 victory at Cardiff Arms Park in 1976.
1. Founded on December 27, 1890 by Williams Percy Carpmael.
2. Once you are invited to play one game for the Baa Baas you instantly become a life member.
3. The Wallabies first played the Baa Baas in 1948 in front of a capacity 45,000 crowd at Cardiff Arms Park. The Baa Baas won 9-6.
4. Anyone who's anyone in rugby has played for the Baa Baas. Jonah Lomu, Richi McCaw, Victor Matfield, Francois Pienaar, Zinzan Brooke, Joost Van der Westhuizen, Nick Farr-Jones, Lawrence Dallaglio and Sonny Bill Williams have all worn the famous jersey.
5. Tony O'Reilly of Old Belvedere & Ireland is the most capped Barbarians player. Hemade 30 appearances for the club from 1955-62 and is also the leading try scorer with 38.
6. The Baa Baas have combined for nine victories against Australia (three), New Zealand (two) and South Africa (four).
7. The 23-11 victory over the All Blacks in 1973 at Cardiff Arms Park is widely considered the best performance by a Barbarians team.
8. One uncapped player is traditionally selected for each game.
9. The Baa Baas have played games in 25 countries.
10. Their last victory over Australia was a 19-7 victory at Cardiff Arms Park in 1976.