barbarians v new zealand was a 1973 rugby union match between the barbarians and new zealand. it was played as part of the 1972–73 new zealand tour of britain, ireland, france and north america. the game featured what has been described as "the greatest try ever scored". it was scored by gareth edwards. it is widely considered one of the best tries ever scored in high level rugby union. the barbarians won the game 23–11. it was also the first time new zealand lost to the barbarians.