Sam Whitelock to play for Barbarian F.C. in Killik Cup next weekend

The 35-year-old lock holds New Zealand’s all-time record for Test appearances (153), but will make his BaaBaas debut against Fiji on Saturday 22 June at Twickenham Stadium.

The 6’8”, 117kg lock twice won the Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks (playing every single match in 2011 and 2015), also reaching the semi-finals and final of the competition in 2019 and 2023 respectively – and is certain to be remembered amongst rugby’s greatest-ever players when he hangs up his boots.
He was the fastest player ever to reach 100 international appearances, achieving the feat eight years and two months after his Test debut (which came back in 2010), and captained New Zealand 18 times after first leading the side in 2017.

Barbarian F.C. will be packed full of talent in next weekend’s blockbuster clash against Rugby World Cup quarter-finalists Fiji, with the likes of Danny Care, Ben Youngs, Zach Mercer, Jonathan Joseph, Jonny May, and Kyle Sinckler all signed up to represent the world-famous invitational side – who will be led by Kiwi coach Robbie Deans.