Second Barbarian chance for Mercer
ZACH Mercer will pull on the famous Barbarians jersey again this summer in the Killik Cup clash against Fiji. Mercer, 26, joins England’s most-capped men’s player Ben Youngs on the list of names already confirmed to play for the Baa-Baas at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday June 22.
Tickets for the event also include entry to the showdown between South Africa and Wales.
This will be Mercer’s second time representing the Baa-Baas following the Gloucester No.8’s playerof-the-match showing in the 35-31 Killik Cup victory over the All Blacks XV in November 2022.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be involved with the Barbarians again this summer,” said Mercer, right. “I loved the opportunity to represent the Baa-Baas in 2022; it was incredibly special to pull on that jersey for the first time and we were on the right end of the result as well.
“Moments and memories like that are the reason you play rugby. And I’m really looking forward to getting back to Twickenham again – I’ve played there a few times now, but the stadium still has the same aura for me and every time you get to run out there is a privilege.”
Mercer added: “I think it will be two very similar outfits going head-to-head, two teams that want to play fast, exciting rugby.
“The Fijians were one of the best teams to watch at the World Cup, certainly the most-improved team there, and they’re going to want to come to Twickenham and put on a show once again. It’s going to be a great battle.
“With South Africa versus Wales on ahead of us as well, it should be an unmissable afternoon of rugby.”