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‘No one should hide who they are. I’m just being me and if I can make money off that, then great!’ Saracens ALFIE BARBEARY, a.k.a. Captain Underpants, on being larger than life, being forced out of Bath and Brendan Venter’s horrible ‘fight test’

Wearing baggy tracksuit bottoms, leather slippers, a beanie hat and a gold earring, Alfie Barbeary takes a seat overlooking Saracens' Old Albanians training ground.

By ALEX BYWATER · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 1:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Alfie Barbeary reflected on joining Saracens, his eccentric persona, and his departure from Bath.
Bath released Barbeary over salary cap constraints despite his cult-hero status with the club.
Barbeary described coach Brendan Venter's grueling pre-season conditioning session known as 'the fight test.'

The Story in 60 Seconds

Alfie Barbeary opened up about his summer transfer to Saracens after being forced to leave Bath due to salary cap constraints. The 25-year-old number eight reflected on embracing his eccentric personality, adjusting to life in St Albans, and tackling director of rugby Brendan Venter's grueling pre-season fitness testing.

Barbeary made his Saracens debut in a season-opening victory over Leicester alongside fellow new signings Tomos Williams and George Martin. While aiming to compete for major honors with Saracens and push for an England call-up under Steve Borthwick, Barbeary emphasized that he remains focused on being himself both on and off the field.

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