Cian Healy set for one last match as Barbarians take on South Africa
Healy — who is retiring from club and international rugby at the end of this season — has been called up by Baa-Baas head coach Robbie Deans for the game in Cape Town on 28 June.
He joins Munster duo Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray, who were among the first names confirmed in Deans' squad, as well as New Zealanders Sam Cane and Shannon Frizell.
The game marks the first time that the Springboks have hosted the Barbarians in South Africa.
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