All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to miss Nations Championship and Springboks series after back surgery
Scott Barrett, captain of the All Blacks, will miss the Nations Championship and the Springboks series due to back surgery. This setback follows his earlier non-playing sabbatical and previous surgeries on his ankle and Achilles. His absence poses a challenge for the new coach, Dave Rennie, as he must select a new captain for the upcoming matches.
- ▪Scott Barrett is set to miss the start of the Nations Championship and the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series after undergoing back surgery.
- ▪The 32-year-old has already had surgery on an ankle and Achilles problem, and the back surgery will sideline him for up to five months.
- ▪Ardie Savea is considered the favorite to step in as captain for the All Blacks in Barrett's absence.
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