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Healy and Frizell to Feature in Barbarians’ first South African Game
The international stars will join the squad for a match against the Springboks in Cape Town.
Rugby fans in South Africa are eagerly awaiting the clash between the Springboks and the Barbarians, marking the first time the famous invitational side will play on South African soil. Tickets are in high demand and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.co.za.
Adding to the excitement, experienced internationals cian Healy and Shannon frizell, boasting a combined 170 Test caps, are set to join Sam Cane, Peter O’Mahony, and Conor Murray in Robbie Deans’ squad.The match is scheduled for Saturday,28 June,at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Cian Healy, 37, a celebrated figure in Irish rugby, holds the distinction of being both Ireland’s and Leinster’s most capped player.After debuting in 2009, he concluded his international career following this year’s Six Nations, having earned an extraordinary 137 caps for Ireland.
The versatile prop,cozy on either side of the front row,has been a cornerstone of Leinster’s success and is currently aiming for another Vodacom URC final. He also participated in the British & irish Lions’ accomplished tour of Australia in 2013.
cian Healy.
Shannon Frizell, 31, is a familiar face to South African rugby enthusiasts, having represented New Zealand in 33 Tests. His appearances include the Rugby World Cup final in Paris in 2023. Frizell currently plays for the Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan, who recently secured their second consecutive Japan Rugby League One title by defeating the Kubota Spears in the final.
Robbie Deans, the Barbarians head coach, expressed his enthusiasm about Healy and Frizell joining the team for this historic match.
“When putting a squad together, we always look for players who have a number of attributes – versatility, experience, skill set, flair, combinations and know each other’s games at club or international level, but most importantly respect and value the privilege of playing for the Barbarians,” said Deans.
Deans added, “Cian is hugely experienced both at club and country level, can play tighthead and loosehead and will know well the two other Irish players announced last week. And Shannon is an explosive and dynamic backrow and has played alongside Sam Cane for the All Blacks.”
The Springboks recently concluded their second alignment camp. With the Vodacom URC playoffs underway, the national training squad is preparing to convene for their first camp in the coming weeks.
“When putting a squad together, we always look for players who have a number of attributes… but most importantly respect and value the privilege of playing for the Barbarians,”
