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Amazing how well a night on the lash works for Baa-baas!

As the Barbarians-All Blacks fixture resumes on Saturday, BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks at its rich history

Greatest: Gareth Edwards starts an attack against New Zealand in 1974

In ten matches against New Zealand spanning 63 years the Barbarians have won two, drawn one and lost seven which in percentage terms is a better success rate than any Test nation save for South Africa. So, against the odds, they have done rather better than some give them credit for. Not bad for an invitation team who spend the first couple of days together on the lash.
The first Barbarians fixture against the All Blac...

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