 In 1979 Tobias was part of the first multi-racial South African Barbarians side to tour the United Kingdom under manager Chick Henderson.Tobias was again included at centre in the South African Barbarians team that lost 14-25 to the British Lions at Kings Park on 2 July 1980.His teammates included Hugo Porta and three players of colour, Francois Davids, Charles Williams and Solomon Mhlaba.