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Patrick Christian "Pat" Barnard (born 3 July 1981 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa) is an English-qualified rugby union player who last played for CA Brive in the Top 14.

Pat Barnard's position of choice is at prop.

Barnard was a member of the South African side that won the 2002 Under 21 Rugby World Championship.[1] His performances in the tournament led to him being made U21 Player of the Year at the IRB Awards.[2]

Barnard represented Western Province in the Currie Cup.[3] The Stormers loaned him to the Cats for the 2003 Super 12 season.[4]

He made 11 appearances for the Stormers in the 2004 Super 12 season,[5] including a semi final defeat to the Crusaders.[6] After making only two appearances for the Stormers in the 2005 Super 12 season,[5] Barnard signed for the Northampton Saints.[7] During his spell at the club Barnard was named in the England Elite Player Squad, qualifying for England courtesy of his mother, who is from Reading.[8] After Saints were relegated in the 2006–07 Guinness Premiership, Barnard signed for London Wasps.[9]

His time at Wasps was interrupted by injuries,[10] although he did play in the final of the 2007–08 Guinness Premiership.[11]

Barnard joined French club CA Brive for the 2009–10 Top 14 season.[12]

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Pat Barnard is a South African-born English-qualified rugby union player known for his position as a prop and for winning the IRB International U21 Player of the Year award in 2002. Born on 3 July 1981 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, he has had a professional career spanning South Africa, England, and France, standing at 1.83 m tall and weighing in at approximately 119 kg. Barnard began his rugby journey at Stellenbosch University, debuting for the team at age 18 in 2000, before progressing to Western Province in South Africa's Currie Cup competition. He gained international recognition with the South Africa Under-21 side, particularly during the Under-21 World Championship semifinals, where he established himself as a standout tighthead prop. In 2007, he moved to England and signed a two-year contract with London Wasps in the Premiership, expressing enthusiasm for the opportunity to compete at a high level in the English league. He later played for CA Brive in France's Top 14, concluding his professional career as a respected front-row forward.

Early life

Pat Barnard (full name Patrick Christian Barnard) was born on 3 July 1981 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He began playing rugby at Stellenbosch University, making his debut for the team in 2000 at age 18.

Career

Barnard progressed to represent Western Province in the Currie Cup. He earned recognition with the South Africa national under-21 team, notably performing strongly in the Under-21 World Championship semifinals as a tighthead prop. In 2007, Barnard signed with London Wasps in England's Premiership on a two-year contract. He later moved to France, playing for CA Brive in the Top 14 league. No records indicate senior international caps for South Africa or England, despite qualifying for England through residency.

Personal life

Limited public information is available on Barnard's personal life beyond his rugby career. No further details on family, post-retirement activities, or other matters are documented in reliable sources.
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