Three tries by Springbok wing Bryan Habana spurred the Barbarians to a 25-18 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.
It's only the second time in 10 attempts that the invitational team has beat the All Blacks. The Barbarians other win was the 1973 success in Cardiff, highlighted by the most famous try in rugby, scored by Gareth Edwards.
A break by Australia wing Drew Mitchell set up Habana's first score. He then pinched a 70-metre interception, and capped the performance with a sharp finish before departing the field to a standing ovation after 70 minutes.
Wallaby first five Matt Giteau converted two of the tries and scored a penalty. South Africa's Morne Steyn sealed the win with a second penalty late on.
The All Blacks, who had not conceded a try in their four wins over Wales, Italy, England and France, scored tries through Ben Smith and Anthony Boric but the shadow side were unable to hold off their experienced opponents.
Most of the top All Blacks players were rested for the match against a strong Barbarian side. The defeat, in the final match of their European tour, was the All Blacks' only loss.
Scorers:
Barbarians 25: Bryan Habana (3 tries); Matt Giteau (2 conversions); Matt Giteau, Morne Steyn (penalties)
All Blacks 18: Ben Smith, Anthony Boric (tries); Stephen Donald (conversion); Stephen Donald, Mike Delany (penalties)
