"To have the opportunity to return to Cardiff post RWC 2019 is fantastic and I'm really looking forward to coaching the Barbarians in what I believe is the best rugby stadium in the world and against the best fans in the world!" The fixture will kick off Pivac's reign as Wales coach and he added: "It is fantastic this
double-header has been announced and the day will be a great showcase for Welsh rugby.
The matches, however, will form part of three
double-header events in conjunction with Ireland men and Zimbabwe men.
Sunday, February 24 will see the third and final
double-header at Sharjah for PSL 4.
Another
double-header is scheduled for Saturday, 23 February, Quetta Gladiators face Lahore Qalandars while Islamabad United clash with Karachi Kings.
They arrived at the team's base at Sopwell House in Hertfordshire throughout Monday as preparations begin for the
double-header.
This means that Stars now need four points in their
double-header with Ethiopia to secure a place in next year's finals set to be held in Cameroon.Meanwhile, the Black Stars will play Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in a friendly match on Friday at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi.
Admission prices for the
double-header are just PS5 more than for a single meeting - adults PS18, concessions PS15, and children free.
Apparently the near-death experience in the
double-header inspired Coach Kerri Blaylock's young charges, as last Sunday's third game was an 8-0 run-rule feast.
This is the first game of the
double-header today, and you can catch all the action live here.
That will mean he will miss both clashes against the Hoops at the Allianz Arena and Parkhead in a
double-header this month.
England will then play group games in Melbourne and Sydney before returning to Perth to face France at the Rectangular Stadium, which will also host Wales v Ireland as part of a
double-header on November 12.