Barrett joins Crusaders injury ward
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is expected to miss the next six weeks with a fractured finger, the Crusaders confirmed, adding to the woes of the winless Super Rugby champions.
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is expected to miss the next six weeks with a fractured finger, the Crusaders confirmed, adding to the woes of the winless Super Rugby champions.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said it was a “great result” that Scott Barrett avoided a World Cup ban after being sent off against South Africa.
New Zealand’s Scott Barrett will be available for the World Cup opener against France after an independent judicial committee no further sanction was necessary for his red card against the Springboks.
The All Blacks are facing a nervous wait after it was confirmed that Scott Barrett will appear before an independent disciplinary committee for his red card against South Africa at Twickenham.
The final warm-up matches for the Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.
A gash from Damian Willemse’s boots has left New Zealand a man light in the front row, while the All Blacks wait to hear on Scott Barrett’s fate.
All Blacks forward Scott Barrett has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025, it was announced on Thursday.
Lock Scott Barrett says the All Blacks will rain on the Springboks’ parade as Malcolm Marx celebrates his 50th Test cap when the old foes clash at a “hostile” Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
The All Blacks are reportedly set to be without one of their key players for the deciding third Test against Ireland in Wellington on Saturday.
New Zealand will have all three Barrett brothers available for the second Test against Ireland after flanker Scott escaped a citing for dangerous play in the series opener in Auckland.