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The 1973 Barbarian Final Challenge was a rugby union match that took place between the Barbarian Football Club, an invitational rugby union team, and New Zealand on 27 January, 1973 at Cardiff Arms Park in Wales.

Build-up
The Final Challenge occurred at the end of New Zealand's 1972/1973 tour of Britain. New Zealand had recorded wins in the test matches against Wales, Scotland and England, and a draw against Ireland. This game, against a Barbarians side consisting of a selection of players from the four countries(?) was built up as an unofficial fifth test match.