TJ Perenara To lead Barbarians against South Africa

by The TRU Team  Wednesday 17 June 2026

TJ Perenara will captain Barbarian F.C. against South Africa in the YesPlay Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
TJ Perenara will captain Barbarian F.C. against South Africa in the YesPlay Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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