World champions South Africa tackle the Barbarians in a non-cap exhibition match on Saturday to kick off what head coach ...

Across the ditch the British and Irish Lions tour is set to kick off in Perth while the Barbarians super squad head to Cape Town with a number of All Blacks in tow for a game with the Springboks.

Jean-Luc du Preez has a rare chance to re-establish himself in the Springbok frame when he starts at No 8 against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, writes MARK KEOHANE.