Barrett free to tackle France
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.
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.
Brothers Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett have been named to start for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday. There are six changes to the team that clinched the three-game Bledisloe Cup in Auckland last month with a 57-22 victory against Australia. New Zealand have prepared for the match without a trio… Read more →
It doesn’t get tougher or more challenging than playing in South Africa and against the Springboks, said Crusaders captain and All Blacks lock Scott Barrett.