Barbarians captain Victor Matfield believes his teams 25-18 victory over the All Blacks on Saturday proved there is more than one way to beat New Zealand - something he has achieved four times this season.

Matfield, along with Bryan Habana, has recorded three victories over the All Blacks three times in Springbok colours in 2009 and, at Twickenham on Saturday, rounded their winning tally up to four as the Barbarians claimed the scalp of the World's number one Ranked team.

The win, just the BaaBaas' second in ten matches against the famous All Black strip, was based on a persistent effort from the 'home' side and, according to the Bulls star, proved a courageous approach could also secure a win over Graham Henry's men.

"We normally thought it was just kicking [that would put them under pressure], and today we didn't kick," he said to NZPA.

"It's just really putting them under pressure and being in their faces. The All Blacks are big strong boys and they love momentum and if you can take that away from them with your defence, then you're in with a chance."

After a long and hard year Matfield said he had thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Nick Mallett's squad and was proud of the commitment the players all showed.

"We said it was one of the best weeks we had as professional rugby players, really having a lot of fun and getting to know each other," Matfield said.

"The guys really went out there and played like professionals and put their bodies on the line."