New Zealand boss Scott Robertson and skipper Scott Barrett head home expecting a backlash after successive defeats to the Springboks in the Republic, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The All Blacks suffered another bruising defeat to the world champions on Saturday, going down 18-12 in Cape Town. It marked the Boks’ fourth consecutive win over their fiercest
Skipper Scott Barrett said New Zealand are braced for an aerial battle with veteran playmakers Handre Pollard and Willie le Roux starting for the Springboks on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The All Blacks will field a fresh back three for the first-ever Rugby Championship clash between the old foes at Cape Town Stadium, with the
All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett is using the heartbreak of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks as motivation when the teams clash on Saturday. The world champions host New Zealand in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, before the rivalry makes its debut at Cape Town Stadium next week.
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will return from injury for their Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, the All Blacks said Sunday, but the team has fitness concerns elsewhere. Barrett missed Saturday’s thumping 42-10 win over Argentina in Auckland and last weekend’s shock defeat to the Pumas in Wellington with a finger injury, but All
World Player of the Year Ardie Savea will take over the All Blacks captaincy in the opening Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, as Scott Barrett has been ruled out through injury. The All Blacks confirmed on Monday that Barrett will be unavailable for Saturday’s Test in Wellington and next weekend’s clash in Auckland, after having
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is recovering from finger surgery and it is unclear when he will return to the field, New Zealand Rugby said on Saturday. Barrett is in doubt for next month’s start of the Rugby Championship after injuring a finger during the 47-5 win over Fiji in San Diego last Saturday. The
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