Do Barbarian players also play for club or international teams?

Question

Do Barbarian players also play for club or international teams?

Answer 1

The Barbarians are a team that field various international players to play exhibition games. So if the "Baa-baas" (as they are also known) are playing against Australia, the team will be composed of various players from say New Zealand, France, England, South Africa etc. It's only for one-off games, so these players will go back to playing for their clubs and countries.

The Baa-baas are expected to play in a very attacking manner.

Answer 2

Yes they do. This is why, (if you look closely), they all wear different coloured socks.

They wear the socks of their national team (if they are a member), or their provincial team, or club team.

Answer 3

Yes most of the Barbarians have played both Club and international. The Barbarian players come from anywhere in the world.

Answer 4

Yes.  The term is also used at all levels of competition.  Often, a tournament host will schedule a barbarian side for players who's club has not submitted a side for competition.

Answer 5

Barbarians (contrary to the name) is a team of players who have shown the utmost respect for the laws of the rugby game and is a rolemodel for players around the world... Once you're a Barbarian... you will always be a Barbarian (unless you're cited for bringing the game into disrepute I think))

You cannot just join the barbarians... you have to be invited (like the lions)... and when you play for the barbarians you represent your home team by wearing your home socks.

I hope that helps!

Good Luck!