Former First XV players Josh Goodhue (above) and Matt Matich have been selected for the NZ Provincial Barbarians to play the Lions in Whangarei on Saturday, 4 June.
Josh was MAGS’ First XV Captain in 2014 and Matt played for the team during his time at the school from 2005-2009. Both now play for Northland. Loose forward Matt was named Northland’s player of the year in 2016, and lock Josh came off the bench for the Auckland Blues in the Super Rugby season this year.
Josh said playing the Lions was a fantastic opportunity. “It means a lot to be selected for this side. Not many players get the opportunity to play against the Lions and to do that for the Barbarians and at my home ground is pretty awesome.”
