Britain Rugby Union - Barbarians v South Africa - The Killik Cup - Wembley Stadium - 5/11/16 The Barbarians team pose for a photograph before the match Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The All Blacks would have played England in November had the Rugby Football Union arranged the test but the existing fixture against the Barbarians was always their preference, New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said on Thursday.
The match against the Barbarians on Nov. 4 was confirmed on Wednesday, ending the hopes of some in England that the Six Nations champions could pit their wits against the world champions before their next scheduled meeting in late 2018.
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