Scott Barrett was named All Blacks captain by coach Scott Robertson as he unveiled his squad for a two-Test series against England in July.
Photo: All Blacks Photo: All Blacks“I’m hugely honoured and grateful for the opportunity,” the 30-year-old Scott Barrett said at the squad unveiling in Christchurch.
The son of former Wellington Hurricanes forward Kevin Barrett, the new All Blacks captain was brought up as one of eight siblings on a family farm. New Zealand host England in Dunedin on July 6, then at Auckland’s Eden Park a week later, before taking on Fiji in San Diego on July 20.Hurricanes scrumhalf TJ Perenara completes a remarkable comeback to the All Blacks after snapping his Achilles tendon in late 2022.
He proved his form with the Hurricanes this season by setting a new all-time record for the most tries in Super Rugby.“That chapter has closed now on recovering and a new chapter starts on trying to be a great All Black again.”
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