Barrett provides update following surgery on season-ending injury

All Blacks and Crusaders lock Scott Barrett has said his surgery “went well” last Thursday.  The 26-year-old was expected to lead Scott Robinson’s side in this year’s Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign, but was ruled out for the season last week with a toe injury sustained during an intra-squad match before the Crusaders’ opening match. 

The 36-cap All Black provided an update on his health on Instagram, also saying he was “gutted to be out of the Super Rugby season before it even started”. 

In his absence, hooker Codie Taylor has taken over the captaincy of the South Island side, leading the reigning Super Rugby champions to two victories in their opening two games. 

The Barretts have been under-represented this season with Jordie also missing the Hurricanes’ opening two games of the season with a shoulder problem.

Meanwhile, Beauden has made a barnstorming start to his time in Auckland with the Blues, steering them to three straight wins in his first appearances since the All Blacks’ semi-final loss to England at the Rugby World Cup last October. 

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