Scott Barrett ruled out of Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park

Thursday 25 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 4:00pm

In this story NZME, All Blacks, Scott Robertson, Springboks, Ardie Savea, Wallabies

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss the upcoming test against the Wallabies due to a shoulder injury. Ardie Savea will lead the team, with coach Scott Robertson making six changes to the side. Severe weather warnings are also in place that could impact the match in Auckland.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 25 Sep 2025, 12:30pm

   All Blacks v Wallabies: Scott Barrett ruled out of Eden Park test as Scott Robertson makes six changes (opens in new tab)

   • Severe weather watches in place as All Blacks test faces rain threat (opens in new tab) Thu 25 Sep 2025, 4:00pm
2. RNZThu 25 Sep 2025, 12:30pm

   Scott Barrett out for Bledisloe Cup opener, Ardie Savea takes over as All Blacks captain (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 25 Sep 2025, 12:35pm

   Fabian Holland returns to All Blacks starting lineup (opens in new tab)