US EditionAll Blacks Captain Ruled Out for Remainder of French Series
NEW ZEALAND, JUL 8 – Injuries rule out captain Barrett and four key players for the All Blacks during the France series, impacting team leadership and lineup adjustments, officials confirmed.
- Scott Barrett, All Blacks captain, suffered a calf tear in Dunedin and is ruled out of the rest of the France series after scans confirmed the injury.
- Following the Dunedin Test, scans confirmed Scott Barrett's calf tear, with other key players like Sititi, Williams, and Reece also injured, impacting squad depth.
- Assistant coach Scott Hansen emphasized Barrett's importance, citing the opportunity for others to step up despite the disappointment of losing the captain.
- With Barrett sidelined due to a calf tear confirmed by scans, at least two new starters are expected in Wellington, with Savea taking over captaincy and key positions reshuffled.
- Barrett aims to return for Rugby Championship fixtures against Argentina or Tests versus Springboks, with no confirmed recovery timeframe yet.
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New Zealand will have to do without its captain for the second match against France on Saturday, July 12. Scott Barrett will not be able to hold his place.
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All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of New Zealand’s second and third rugby tests against France after injuring his ankle in the series-opening win.
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