We value your privacy

We and our partners store and/or access information on a device, such as cookies and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and standard information sent by a device for personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, and audience insights, as well as to develop and improve products.

With your permission we and our partners may use precise geolocation. You may click to consent to our and our partners’ processing as described above. Please note that some processing of your personal data may not require your consent, but you have a right to object to such processing.

More Options

Barbarians too good for plucky Brazil

By Online Editors
Thursday 21 Nov 2019

MATCH REPORT: The Barbarians recorded a 47-22 victory over Brazil in Sao Paulo on Wednesday.

Melbourne Rebels loose forward Angus Cottrell was the star of the show scoring two tries in the win.

Fiji's Campese Ma'afu scored the opening try before Argentina's Felipe Ezcurra and New Zealander David Havili also got over the whitewash for the invitational side.

At half-time, the Barbarians has a slender 19-15 lead, with Brazil showing great fight to stay in the game.

Havili got another try in the second half before Cottrell matched his tally.

Scrumhalf Jano Vermaak also got his name onto the scoresheet with a five-pointer.

Barbarians: 15 David Havili, 14 Bautista Ezcurra, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Billy Meakes, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Santiago Iglesias, 9 Jano Vermaak, 8 Josh Strauss, 7 Peter Samu, 6 Angus Cottrell, 5 Luke Jones, 4 Tyler Ardron (captain), 3 Hencus van Wyk, 2 Andrew Makalio, 1 Campese Maafu.

Replacements: 16 Tendai Mtawarira, 17 Rory Best, 18 Wiehahn Herbst, 19 Ben Landry, 20 Marco van Staden, 21 Joe Powell, 22 Mathieu Bastareaud, 23 Dillyn Leyds.

Recommended

Trending

1
Towering lock on his way to the Sharks
2
Speedster to leave Sharks for Ulster
3
BlitzBoks coach sacked