Watch: Beauden ‘back’ for Bok battle
Beauden Barrett seems “good to go” despite doubts over the All Blacks playmaker passing a fitness test to face the Springboks when the rivals clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Beauden Barrett seems “good to go” despite doubts over the All Blacks playmaker passing a fitness test to face the Springboks when the rivals clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
As the All Blacks prepared to fly to South Africa for the Rugby Championship opener, halfback pair Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith opened up on the ‘hurt’ inside the camp during a difficult couple of weeks which have seen coach Ian Foster fighting for his job.
Three-time world champions New Zealand face a daunting future at No 10 when another star playmaker heads overseas.
Beauden Barrett slotted a drop goal after the full-time hooter to seal a dramatic Super Rugby Pacific victory for the Blues over the Brumbies in Canberra.
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has allayed fears that All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett suffered another serious concussion.
Set to start his first Super Rugby game for the Blues since 2020 this weekend, Beauden Barrett has reflected on his concerns with being forced into retirement during his two-month battle with concussion.
Beauden Barrett is set to make his long-awaited return for the Blues on Saturday, but his leadership and input off the field has proved invaluable for the Auckland side.
Beauden Barrett has been ruled out of the Blues’ opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika as he continues his return from concussion.
In the fourth of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2021.
England captain Owen Farrell has included a Springbok on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.