Cardiff will take on the Barbarians to celebrate their sesquicentennial season next June.
The Welsh club have a long history with the Barbarians after first locking horns with the invitational side in 1891.
Match Details and Date
During the amateur era both sides would face each other on Easter Sunday but next season it will take place on Friday, June 4, at 7.30pm at Cardiff Arms Park for what will be the Welsh club's 150th anniversary.
The Barbarians are likely to include a number of high-profile international players and it will be a big challenge for Corniel van Zyl's side.
Quotes from Officials
“We are absolutely thrilled to revive one of the game’s most iconic fixtures as the club celebrates its sesquicentennial season,” said Wales great and Cardiff's honorary president Sir Gareth Edwards.
“There is so much shared history between the teams, while Penarth remains the Baa-Baas spiritual home.
“It offers us the perfect opportunity to mark our 150th anniversary at the Arms Park with our supporters but also the chance to capture the hearts and minds of new generations just like the old Easter tours.
“We are very grateful to the Barbarians for accepting the invitation and are looking forward to what will undoubtedly be a fantastic occasion.”
Historic Rivalry Renewed
It will be the first time Cardiff have faced the Baa-Baas since an enthralling 49-43 victory in 1996.
“Barbarian F.C. are absolutely delighted to accept the invitation of Cardiff for this fixture in their very special 150th anniversary season,” said Barbarians president John Spencer.
“These are two clubs steeped in history, with a shared philosophy for innovation, entertainment and enjoyment, while so many greats of the game have pulled on both the famous blue and black, and black and white hoops.
“So many of my fondest memories in the game are the old Easter tours of Wales and fixtures against Cardiff on the Saturday.
“It is now a different era and the game has changed but it is brilliant to see this fixture brought back to the Arms Park and I have no doubt it will provide a fitting finale to a season of celebrations.
“We look forward to renewing that great rivalry and friendship in June next year and congratulate Cardiff on reaching this milestone.”
