South African Barbarians

South African Barbarians
Nickname(s)Baa-Baas
Founded1960; 64 years ago (1960)
Coach(es)South Africa Nick Mallett (May 2013)
Team kit
First match
Natal – SA Barbarians
(1960)

South African Barbarians is an invitational rugby union club styled along the lines of Barbarian F.C. It was formed in 1960 by Frank Mellish, the former 1951–52 Springbok selector and manager, together with former Natal Rugby Union President, Harry Stacey. The club is directly affiliated to the South African Rugby Union.