Barbarians and Argentina double anniversary celebration at Twickenham for the Killik Cup
The Barbarians will celebrate a spectacular year of international rugby against Argentina at Twickenham Stadium next November in the annual Killik Cup Autumn fixture. The famous invitation side celebrates its 125th birthday in 2015 and will take on the Pumas on Saturday, November 21 (2.30pm).
The two sides last met in 1990 when Argentina were beaten 34-22 by a Barbarians side led by Wales scrum half Robert Jones in Cardiff as part of the Barbarians’ Centenary celebrations.
Since then, many famous Argentine players have represented the club, including the legendary Agustin Pichot and Felipe Contepomi. This year Juan Manuel Leguizamon captained the team against England and Juan Martin Hernandez also featured, while Joaquin Tuculet, Tomas Cubelli and Matias Alemanno all appeared in the 11-try thriller against Australia last month.
Barbarians President Micky Steele-Bodger said: “We have strong links with rugby in Argentina, many of their players have represented the club with distinction and playing the Pumas at Twickenham will be a splendid occasion.”
“Argentina have got a proud record to maintain and I am sure they will make a significant contribution at next year’s World Cup. Our Killik Cup game at Twickenham will certainly be an entertaining encounter with world class players on show in the best traditions of Barbarians rugby.”
Argentina, who were World Cup semi finalists in 2007 and quarter finalists in 2011, are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of their first overseas tour.
UAR President Carlos Araujo said: “2015 will be a very important season for us in many ways, one being an important anniversary of touring and what better way to celebrate this against the most famous of touring sides – the Barbarians.
“We are going into a new, exciting phase of our history and to finish such a year, at the iconic Twickenham Stadium, with a game against the also iconic Barbarians will be huge honour and a prestigious occasion for Argentine rugby.
“This will only be the second time our national team has played against the Baa-Baas, giving us a great opportunity to showcase our spirit in what promises to be a great game of rugby.”
Argentina Head Coach Daniel Hourcade said: “It will be a pleasure and a great challenge for us to play this game against the Barbarians at Twickenham, which will also be hosting the 2015 RWC finals a few weeks earlier.”
“It will certainly be a fitting end to the year, taking part and hopefully a successful campaign in Rugby World Cup 2015 in England and concluding with this match in celebrating our 50th Anniversary of touring.”
Special discounted 2 for 1 early bird adult tickets are available, for a limited period only, from £30 for adults (for two tickets) and £15 for juniors (U16) at ticketmaster.co.uk 0844 847 2492. (Booking fees apply)
The Barbarians have already confirmed two other fixtures against international sides in 2015. They face Ireland at Thomond Park in Limerick on May 28 (7.45pm) before taking on England at Twickenham Stadium on May 31
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