The Barbarians have today announced a provisional squad to face Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens later this month.The clash, which kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 26 November, sees the most famous invitational rugby side in the world head to Northampton for an unmissable exhibition match – the very first time the Barbarians have locked horns with Northampton Saints.The historic fixture will see former Saints Luther Burrell and Tom Wood take to the hallowed Gardens turf alongside a host of Gallagher Premiership and international stars – including Danny Cipriani, Dan Robson, Owen Williams and Francois Hougaard – with the BaaBaas coached by Geordan Murphy and John Mulvihill.Barbarian F.C. President, John Spencer, said: “This will be our first visit to Franklin’s Gardens since 2007, but the first time we have ever faced Saints on the pitch, which is incredibly exciting for everyone at the Barbarians. It is indeed a privilege to be invited to face the men in Black, Green and Gold.“We’re delighted to be able to bring the popular Saints faces of Luther and Tom back to Northampton, as well as a squad with a large Wasps and Worcester Warriors contingent, and a sprinkling of seasoned internationals too.“We’re confident that this is a group that can dazzle a Northampton crowd with our world-famous BaaBaas skill, flair and passion come November 26.”The fixture replaces Saints’ previously scheduled Gallagher Premiership match against Worcester Warriors, with all Season Tickets and seasonal hospitality valid for the game. Match tickets are available to purchase HERE* and start from just £18 for adults, while all under-18s tickets are capped at £5.Provisional Barbarian F.C. squad to face Northampton SaintsSaturday 26 November 2022cinch Stadium at Franklin’s GardensKick-off: 3pmTickets available HERECOACHESGeordan MurphyJohn MulvihillFORWARDSWill BoydeTim CardallTom CruseHika ElliotBen HarrisBrok HarrisGraham KitchenerMurray McCallumBen MorrisOlly RobinsonJohn RyanElliott StookeTom WoodBACKSLuther BurrellDanny CiprianiWill Haydon-WoodJonah HolmesFrancois HougaardPerry HumphreysDan RobsonGareth SimpsonOwen WilliamsMarland Yarde
The Barbarians have today announced a provisional squad to face Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens later this month.
The clash, which kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 26 November, sees the most famous invitational rugby side in the world head to Northampton for an unmissable exhibition match – the very first time the Barbarians have locked horns with Northampton Saints.
The historic fixture will see former Saints Luther Burrell and Tom Wood take to the hallowed Gardens turf alongside a host of Gallagher Premiership and international stars – including Danny Cipriani, Dan Robson, Owen Williams and Francois Hougaard – with the BaaBaas coached by Geordan Murphy and John Mulvihill.
Barbarian F.C. President, John Spencer, said: “This will be our first visit to Franklin’s Gardens since 2007, but the first time we have ever faced Saints on the pitch, which is incredibly exciting for everyone at the Barbarians. It is indeed a privilege to be invited to face the men in Black, Green and Gold.
“We’re delighted to be able to bring the popular Saints faces of Luther and Tom back to Northampton, as well as a squad with a large Wasps and Worcester Warriors contingent, and a sprinkling of seasoned internationals too.
“We’re confident that this is a group that can dazzle a Northampton crowd with our world-famous BaaBaas skill, flair and passion come November 26.”
The fixture replaces Saints’ previously scheduled Gallagher Premiership match against Worcester Warriors, with all Season Tickets and seasonal hospitality valid for the game. Match tickets are available to purchase HERE* and start from just £18 for adults, while all under-18s tickets are capped at £5.
Provisional Barbarian F.C. squad to face Northampton Saints
Saturday 26 November 2024
cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
Kick-off: 3pm
Tickets available HERE
COACHES
Geordan Murphy
John Mulvihill
FORWARDS
Will Boyde
Tim Cardall
Tom Cruse
Hika Elliot
Ben Harris
Brok Harris
Graham Kitchener
Murray McCallum
Ben Morris
Olly Robinson
John Ryan
Elliott Stooke
Tom Wood
BACKS
Luther Burrell
Danny Cipriani
Will Haydon-Wood
Jonah Holmes
Francois Hougaard
Perry Humphreys
Dan Robson
Gareth Simpson
Owen Williams
Marland Yarde
