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Barrett's Back Woes sideline All Blacks captain
28 May
Summary
- All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to miss July tests and August tour.
- He will undergo surgery for an ongoing back injury.
- Barrett's brother Jordie is a contender for captaincy.
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the team's July Nations Championship matches and the subsequent tour to South Africa due to a significant back injury.
Barrett, who has captained New Zealand in 11 tests, will undergo surgery to address his ongoing back problem. This injury also forces him to miss the rest of the Super Rugby season with the Crusaders. The national team's coaching staff confirmed that all non-invasive treatments had been exhausted.
His unavailability opens up the captaincy for the upcoming fixtures. Potential successors for the leadership role include his brother Jordie Barrett, alongside Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor. New Zealand's international schedule begins with tests against France on July 4th, Italy on July 11th, and Ireland on July 18th. This will be followed by a demanding tour of South Africa and the United States, featuring four tests against the Springboks, as well as provincial matches.
