Andy Ellis leads out the Barbarians during the autumn tour series match between the Barbarians and Fiji at Kingspan Stadium, Ravenhill Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Photo by John Dickson/DICKSONDIGITAL Photo: Ulster Rugby
11th November 2016 | Barbarians vs FiJi Andy Ellis leads out the Barbarians during the autumn tour series match between the Barbarians and Fiji at Kingspan Stadium, Ravenhill Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Photo by John Dickson/DICKSONDIGITALUlster Rugby will host the world famous Barbarians in a special fixture at Kingspan Stadium on Thursday 1st June (7.30pm kick off) and tickets are now on sale.
This match will give Ulster fans a last chance to see departing stars such as Ruan Pienaar and Roger Wilson in action, while Barbarians Head Coach Vern Cotter has made a clear statement that he will be bringing a world class selection to Belfast.
Cotter has called up Adam Ashley-Cooper (Australia), Will Genia (Australia), Facundo Isa (Argentina) and Census Johnston (Samoa), who bring a wealth of Test experience with them and those four France-based players will be joined by All Black World Cup winner Corey Flynn and Connacht’s Bundee Aki, who was awarded last season’s PRO12 player of the year. The rest of the Barbarians squad will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Barbarians first travelled to Ireland in 1957, when they played an Ulster Invitational XV in Belfast. They also played at Kingspan Stadium in November last year, when they defeated Fiji 40-7 in a highly entertaining clash.
Welcoming the announcement of the fixture, Ulster Rugby Director of Rugby, Les Kiss, commented:
“We are delighted to be hosting such a high profile game at Kingspan Stadium. Not only will it give local rugby supporters a chance to see some world class rugby, but it will also be an opportunity for them to say goodbye to some of the players who have contributed so much to the Ulster cause.
“The Barbarians versus Fiji game last November was a special occasion but I have no doubt that this event will exceed it, given our direct involvement in the match. We look forward to welcoming the Barbarians for what is sure to be a competitive and hugely enjoyable fixture to finish the season off.”
WIN TICKETS!
Win Tickets to Ulster Vs Barbarians at Kingspan Stadium on Thursday 1st JuneTICKETING
Tickets, priced from just £20 for adults and £12 for juniors, are now on general sale via www.ulsterrugby.com/buytickets
Group bookings and hospitality packages, offering unrivalled views from the Premium Stand where supporters can soak up the electric atmosphere in style, are also available by calling (028) 9049 3222.
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