The All Blacks have suffered an enormous blow with Jordie Barrett dominated out of the remainder of the autumn internationals with the harm he suffered in New Zealand’s win over Eire in Chicago on Saturday.
It has additionally been introduced captain Scott Barrett will miss Saturday’s Take a look at towards Scotland with a laceration to his leg, additionally suffered in Chicago.
Jordie Barrett, 28, was pressured off within the thirteenth minute of New Zealand’s eventual 26-13 win having sustained what the All Blacks have referred to as a “excessive ankle harm” and “minor knee harm.”
“Barrett will return to New Zealand on Wednesday to start his rehabilitation below the Hurricanes medical crew,” a New Zealand Rugby assertion mentioned.
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With Jordie Barrett sidelined, Leicester Fainga’anuku is more likely to be a part of Quinn Tupaea in midfield. And Ardie Savea could be favorite to captain the All Blacks in Scott Barrett’s place.
New Zealand bought their autumn programme off to begin in Chicago with that snug victory over Eire and now face Scotland on Nov. 8, England on Nov. 15, and Wales on Nov. 22.
