History of rugby union matches between South Africa and the Barbarians

South Africa and the Barbarians have played each other on eight occasions. The first encounter was in January 1952 and saw South Africa win 17–3 at the Cardiff Arms Park. More recently, the two teams have played in a "Final Challenge" match in the end-of-year rugby union tests, which is often played at Twickenham.

Overall summary

Details	Played	Won by South Africa	Won by Barbarians	Drawn	South Africa points	Barbarians points
In South Africa	0	0	0	0	0	0
Neutral venue	8	3	4	1	150	154
Overall	8	3	4	1	150	154

Matches

Date	Venue	Score	Victor	Comments
5 November 2016	Wembley Stadium, London	31–31	Draw	2016 November tests
4 December 2010	Twickenham, London	26–20	Barbarians	2010 end of year test
1 December 2007	Twickenham, London	22–5	Barbarians	2007 end of year test
10 December 2000	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff	31–41	South Africa
3 December 1994	Lansdowne Road, Dublin	23–15	Barbarians
31 January 1970	Twickenham, London	12–21	South Africa
4 February 1961	Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff	6–0	Barbarians
26 January 1952	Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff	3–17	South Africa

References