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Baa Baas vs South Africa - 1st December
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<blockquote data-quote="SaintsFan_Webby" data-source="post: 154259"><p>Er...that's not really entirely true. The Barbarians Rugby Club is an invitational side, who play far more matches than simply once a year against an international team. They invite players who are suitable for the opposition they are playing against.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>For example, in England there is the annual Edgar Mobbs Memorial Match, where the BaaBaas play against an East Midlands XV. This involves players from the lower reaches of English rugby on both sides, including a lot of th most talented amateurs and part-timers the country has to offer. It is still an official Barbarians fixture though.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Similarly, the BaaBaas have been involved in development matches across a number of the smaller rugby playing nations of Europe.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>They are about developing the game and playing exciting rugby, not just competing in a one-off showcase event each year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SaintsFan_Webby, post: 154259"] Er...that's not really entirely true. The Barbarians Rugby Club is an invitational side, who play far more matches than simply once a year against an international team. They invite players who are suitable for the opposition they are playing against. For example, in England there is the annual Edgar Mobbs Memorial Match, where the BaaBaas play against an East Midlands XV. This involves players from the lower reaches of English rugby on both sides, including a lot of th most talented amateurs and part-timers the country has to offer. It is still an official Barbarians fixture though. Similarly, the BaaBaas have been involved in development matches across a number of the smaller rugby playing nations of Europe. They are about developing the game and playing exciting rugby, not just competing in a one-off showcase event each year. [/QUOTE]
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