Barrett, 29, was dismissed in the 35-7 defeat against South Africa at Twickenham on Friday for a second yellow card.
WELLINGTON - All Blacks coach Ian Foster said it was a "great result" that Scott Barrett avoided a World Cup ban after being sent off against South Africa.But an independent judicial committee found his sending off was sufficient sanction.
"It was a two-yellow card. It was a technical red. We had a fair hearing, like we always feel we do, and we came out with a great result," a relieved Foster told New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ after training in Germany late Tuesday.With first-choice lock Brodie Retallick sidelined by a knee injury, Barrett is set to partner Sam Whitelock in New Zealand's second row against France.
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