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QUIZ: Put your Barbarians knowledge to the Test!

LONDON - DECEMBER 03:  (L to R) Schalk Burger, Bakkies Botha and Richie McCaw of The Barbarians pose for the camera following the 1908 - 2008 London Olympi
Image: Some of the greatest players to have ever played rugby have featured for the Baa-Baas

The Barbarians are back! You can catch them taking on the mighty All Blacks live on Sky Sports Action from 2.30pm on Saturday, but how much do you really know about them? 

For decades, the Barbarians have been inviting the world's best players to line out in black and white and take on the top rugby nations.

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Games against New Zealand, South Africa and Australia have often produced stunning excitement, with the Baa-Baas synonymous with attacking rugby and positive play.

The Barbarians' class of 2017 includes All Blacks Ben Franks, Steven Luatua and Julian Savea, former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss, South Africans Robert du Preez and Ruan Ackermann, and Wallabies Taqele Naiyaravoro and Sam Carter, plus many more!

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01:  Assistant Coach Will Greenwood talks to the players during the Barbarians Training Session at Latymer Upper Sports Ground o
Image: Sky Sports' very own Will Greenwood is on the Baa-Baas coaching staff!

The head coach is Robbie Deans once again, and he has selected 13 Kiwis in his 26-man group to take on the All Blacks at Twickenham and then Tonga at Thomond Park a week later.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has said he is confident Saturday's game against the Baa-Baas will produce some "magic".

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The Barbarians have a long history, fabulous tradition and world-renowned ethos. Take on our quiz to see how much you know about them!

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