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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Harry Latham-Coyle

Back surgery means All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss Nations Championship

Scott Barrett All Blacks Nations Championship (Event) Springboks
  • New Zealand rugby captain Scott Barrett has undergone back surgery, sidelining him for up to five months.
  • This injury means Barrett will miss the start of the Nations Championship and the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.
  • He is set to miss four Tests against the Springboks, along with home fixtures against France, Italy, and Ireland.
  • His absence creates a captaincy dilemma for newly-appointed New Zealand coach Dave Rennie, with Ardie Savea considered a frontrunner to step in.
  • Fellow Crusader Will Jordan is also a doubt for the international season opener against France on 4 July due to a calf issue.

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All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to miss Nations Championship and Springboks series after back surgery

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