Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to make rugby return with Taranaki in NPC

Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 24 Sep, 8:15am

In this story All Blacks, Scott Barrett, Hawke's Bay

A back injury following a non-playing sabbatical has prevented Scott Barrett from taking the field since a test match against Wales last November.

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1. The PostWed 23 Sep, 4:00am

   Scott Barrett opens up on Scott Robertson axing, losing All Blacks captaincy, impending return (opens in new tab)

   • All Blacks pair boost Taranaki ahead of Hawke’s Bay test (opens in new tab) Wed 23 Sep, 4:00pm
2. 1NewsWed 23 Sep, 4:00pm

   Scott Barrett back for Taranaki NPC after surgery: 'Challenging year' (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 23 Sep, 4:38pm

   Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to make rugby return with Taranaki in NPC (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 24 Sep, 8:15am

   Taranaki name four All Blacks for Magpies game in Napier (opens in new tab)