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Pat Lam and John Dobson to Lead Barbarians Against All Blacks XV on Nov. 1

The co-coaches promise an expansive style for the Brentford showcase, with tickets now on sale.

Overview

  • The match is scheduled for Saturday, 1 November at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium in London.
  • John Dobson takes charge of the invitational side for the first time after guiding the Stormers to the inaugural United Rugby Championship title in 2022.
  • Pat Lam returns with deep Barbarians pedigree, having played six times and coached the side in 2018, 2019 and 2023, including a 63-45 win over England at Twickenham.
  • Barbarians president John Spencer praised the pair as fitting the club’s ethos of innovation, attacking intent and bringing players together from around the world.
  • Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and Brentford FC from £35 for adults and £17.50 for under-16s, and this will be only the second meeting with an All Blacks XV after a 35-31 win in 2022 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.