Former All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson will lead the Barbarians invitational side for their upcoming June tour.
The move marked his first coaching gig since he was axed from the top job in January.
The Barbarians announced they would take on South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on Saturday, June 20 2026, before playing Wales a week later at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, June 27.
To lead the Summer Tour, the club said it had "assembled a formidable international coaching quartet" including Robertson, Los Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi, Racing 92 head coach Patrice Collazo and Argentina assistant coach Kenny Lynn.
Robertson was no stranger to the Barbarians environment, having coached the side on four previous occasions — against New Zealand and Tonga in 2017, an All Blacks XV in 2022, and Wales in 2023.
"The Barbarians brings the rugby world together, so it's special to be a part of it and to honour the jersey," he said.
The club said his experience of the Barbarians ethos and style will be invaluable during the back-to-back fixtures.
Robertson would be unable to join any top tier test rival until early 2027.
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