Bok beasts boost BaaBaas
Springbok forwards Tendai Mtawarira and Eben Etzebeth will feature for the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham on November 30.
The Springbok duo were among six international stars confirmed to represent the famous club along with All Black quartet Steven Luatua, Tom Taylor, Charles Piutau and Frank Halai.
The Barbarians broke the news via a series of tweets on Wednesday.
It's might be dark, raining & public transport delayed. ..but we can announce 6 more # baabaas v Fiji. #rugby #rugbyunited
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 6, 2013
The @AllBlacks razor sharp duo of speedsters – Charles Piutau & Frank Halai #rugby #rugbyunited # baabaas
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 6, 2013
2 more of @AllBlacks finest with superb careers ahead – no10 Tim Taylor & flanker Steven Luatua # baabaas #rugby #rugbyunited
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 6, 2013
Lastly – 2 giants of physique & forward play. @bokrugby Eben Etzebeth & Tendia Mtawarira (the beast) #rugby #rugbyunited # baabaas
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 6, 2013
Re-cap – 4 All Blacks added to #baabaas squad v Fiji – Tom Taylor, Charles Piutau, Frank Halai & Steven Luatua. #rugby #rugbyunited
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 6, 2013
Re-cap – 2 big Springbok units added to #baabaas squad v Fiji – Eden Etzebeth & Tendai Mtawarira (aka the BEAST) #rugby #rugbyunited
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 6, 2013
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers and loose forward Schalk Burger will also don the black and white hoops in a team that will be coached by All Black mentor Steve Hansen.
