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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sacked All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has been named as one of four coaches who will coach the Barbarians against world champion South Africa in June.
Robertson will join Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi, Racing 92 head coach Patrice Collazo and Pumas assistant coach, New Zealand-born Kenny Lynn.
The Springboks will open their 2026 season against the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha — formerly Port Elizabeth — on June 20.
It will be the ninth match between the Barbarians and South Africa since the first in 1952.
“It’s always exciting to face the BaaBaas and we are looking forward to hosting them in South Africa for the second year in a row – this time at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where we have traditionally enjoyed fantastic support,” Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus said. “With our opening Nations Championship encounter against England two weeks later, this will be an ideal opportunity to get the players match-ready against a side that always boasts top players from across the world."
Robertson has coached the Barbarians on four occasions, against Tonga and New Zealand in 2017, a New Zealand XV in 2022 and Wales in 2023.
The seven-time Super Rugby-winning coach was sacked as All Blacks coach in January after a series of poor results, including a record loss to South Africa. His appointment to the Barbarians role in his first since his sacking.
“The Barbarians brings the rugby world together, so it’s special to be a part of it and to honour the jersey,” Robertson said.
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Robertson will join Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi, Racing 92 head coach Patrice Collazo and Pumas assistant coach, New Zealand-born Kenny Lynn.
The Springboks will open their 2026 season against the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha — formerly Port Elizabeth — on June 20.
It will be the ninth match between the Barbarians and South Africa since the first in 1952.
“It’s always exciting to face the BaaBaas and we are looking forward to hosting them in South Africa for the second year in a row – this time at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where we have traditionally enjoyed fantastic support,” Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus said. “With our opening Nations Championship encounter against England two weeks later, this will be an ideal opportunity to get the players match-ready against a side that always boasts top players from across the world."
Robertson has coached the Barbarians on four occasions, against Tonga and New Zealand in 2017, a New Zealand XV in 2022 and Wales in 2023.
The seven-time Super Rugby-winning coach was sacked as All Blacks coach in January after a series of poor results, including a record loss to South Africa. His appointment to the Barbarians role in his first since his sacking.
“The Barbarians brings the rugby world together, so it’s special to be a part of it and to honour the jersey,” Robertson said.
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