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Barbarians include Van der Merwe and Dee in starting lineup against South Africa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Barbarians include Van der Merwe and Dee in starting lineup against South Africa

Summary

Duhan van der Merwe and Elliot Dee are set to start for the Barbarians in their match against South Africa on Saturday, June 20, at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Van der Merwe will join the Barbarians before heading to the Nations Championship with Scotland. Dee, who has earned 56 caps for Wales, previously missed summer squad selection. The Barbarians are captained by TJ Perenara, featuring players from both Scotland and Wales. South Africa is preparing for the Nations Championship and will field a team without their Bulls players due to the United Rugby Championship Grand Final.

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By the Numbers

•The match is scheduled for Saturday at 14:00 BST.
•South Africa's lineup excludes Bulls players due to a concurrent final.
•Barbarians include players from multiple national teams.
•The game takes place in Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth.
•Upcoming match for Barbarians against Wales on June 27.

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11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Van der Merwe and Dee start for Barbarians

What they're saying

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Barbarians pick Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe and Wales hooker Elliot Dee in their starting line-up for Saturday's game with South Africa.
— Yahoo Sports

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