Against the Springboks in the Rugby Championship, Scott Barrett will be back for the All Blacks.
Secure Following his return from injury, Scott Barrett will captain the All Blacks in their eagerly awaited Rugby Championship matchup at Ellis Park on Saturday against the Springboks. Barrett is one of three changes to the matchday 23 that defeated Los Pumas 38-30 at Eden Park. Barrett missed the All Blacks’ previous two Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina because of a fractured finger.
In his 97th Test, former captain Sam Cane also returns to the starting lineup at openside. Cane will be making his first start since he was sent off for a violent tackle against the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup final last year. Samipeni Finau, a blindside flank, is benched after making his All Blacks debut in July’s 24-17 victory over England at Eden Park.
Scott Robertson, the head coach of the All Blacks, is anticipating a thrilling match in Johannesburg. “We will welcome the occasion; playing South Africa at Ellis Park is one of the best Tests you can prepare for,” Robertson declared. “We respect the Springboks greatly and are excited for what promises to be an electrifying atmosphere at a legendary venue.”
Every Black Person Beauden Barrett (15), Will Jordan (14) and Rieko Ioane (2013) 10 Damian McKenzie, 11 Caleb Clarke, and 12 Jordie Barrett 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Ardie Savea, Three Tyrel Lomax, two Codie Taylors, one Tamaiti Williams, six Ethan Blackadder, five Scott Barretts, four Tupou Vaa’i, and seven Sam Canes. Asafo Aumua (16), Ofa Tu’ungafasi (17), Fletcher Newell (18), Sam Darry (19), and Samipeni Finau (20) are the replacements. 21 Cortez Ratima, Mark Tele’a, 23, and Anton Lienert-Brown, 22.