New Zealand could be without their captain Scott Barrett for the Rugby Championship after he underwent surgery on his finger.
"Scott Barrett injured a finger during the All Blacks Test against Fiji in San Diego which has required a surgical treatment after his return to New Zealand."
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is recovering from finger surgery and it is not clear when he will return to the field, New Zealand Rugby said Saturday. The 72-Test veteran has started all three Tests since being named to lead New Zealand by new head coach Scott Robertson, including the 2-0 home series sweep of England.
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