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France 24
2 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Irish legend O'Mahony to lead BaaBaas in South Africa
The 35-year-old retired as a Test flanker after the 2025 Six Nations Championship having made 114 appearances and played his final match for Munster in the United Rugby Championship last month. O'Mahony forms a vastly experienced back row with two former All Blacks, fellow flanker Sam Cane and number 8 Shannon Frizell, who both play in Japan. In the matchday 23, there are 17 who have played at Test level, including another recent retiree, loosehead prop Cian Healy, who holds the Irish record with 137 international appearances. It is the first time the Barbarians have played in South Africa. They won four, drew one and lost three of eight previous meetings. They last met in 2016, drawing 31-31 at Wembley Stadium. The Cape Town game marks the start of the season for the Springboks, who will also play 13 Tests, starting with a match against Italy in Pretoria on July 5. Team (15-1) Melvyn Jaminet (FRA); Mark Telea, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens; Josh Jacomb, Tawera Kerr-Barlow; Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane (all NZL), Peter O'Mahony (IRL, capt); David Ribbans (ENG), Ruben van Heerden (RSA); Paul Alo-Emile (SAM), Camille Chat (FRA), Cian Healy (IRL)
IOL News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Springboks gear up for historic clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town
The Springboks are prepping for their clash against the Barbarians later this month. As the countdown begins for the highly anticipated Qatar Airways Cup clash, excitement is mounting as the Barbarians prepare to face the Springboks for the first time on South African soil. This event is not just any ordinary match; with a staggering 522 combined Test caps within the first five players confirmed for the BaaBaas squad, it promises to be a historic showcase of rugby talent. The already illustrious roster includes two All Black stalwarts: Sam Cane and Shannon Frizell, both of whom brought their A-game to the Rugby World Cup final held in Paris in 2023, competing against the Springboks. This alone emphasizes the significance of their participation in this fixture, as they take to the field in a unique challenge that adds an extra layer of intrigue and rivalry.
News24
04-06-2025
- General
- News24
A Kiwi and an Irishman walk in to the BaaBaas: Deans names two more for Bok Test
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The Mainichi
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Rugby: Brave Lupus, Wild Knights punch League One semifinal tickets
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Brave Lupus Tokyo and the Saitama Wild Knights secured Japan Rugby League One semifinal berths and a week's rest Saturday by winning their last matches of the regular season and finishing first and second in the standings, respectively. Defending champions Brave Lupus dispatched the already-eliminated Yokohama Eagles 49-28, while the Wild Knights, last season's runners-up, were 60-17 winners against playoff-bound Tokyo Sungoliath. Both Brave Lupus and the Wild Knights needed to win to ensure direct tickets to the final four, with the third-place Kubota Spears finishing just two points outside the top two after completing their regular season with a 37-14 victory against Toyota Verblitz. Former All Blacks Seta Tamanivalu and Shannon Frizell were among the try scorers for Todd Blackadder's Brave Lupus at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground, while Richie Mo'unga booted 14 points. Springboks center Damian de Allende scored the first of eight tries by Robbie Deans' Wild Knights in a one-sided affair at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Frans Ludeke's Spears will battle sixth-place Sungoliath, while the fourth-place Shizuoka BlueRevs will take on the fifth-place Kobe Steelers in next weekend's quarterfinals for a place in the semifinals.
