Beauden Barrett has revitalized his standing with the All Blacks after previously missing selection for six consecutive matchday squads this year. The 35-year-old capitalized on an injury to Ruben Love during the Bledisloe Cup to regain a regular starting position. His recent two-try performance at Murrayfield brought him to 148 test caps and secured his 50th career test try.
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Standout international performances have firmly re-established the two-time World Player…: Standout international performances have firmly re-established the two-time World Player of the Year in the national setup.
The coaching staff heavily values experienced players to help navigate the upcoming Natio…: The coaching staff heavily values experienced players to help navigate the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
Multiple scheduled test matches across the coming months will determine New Zealand's fin…: Multiple scheduled test matches across the coming months will determine New Zealand's final roster for the October tournament.
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Nov 12 : Beauden Barrett's test career looked to be ending only months ago when he fell down the pecking order on the All Blacks tour to South Africa, but he won't go quietly and, back in the side, is making a strong case for a World Cup swansong next year.
The twice World Player of the Year scored two tries against Scotland last weekend at the start of the northern leg of the Nations Championship to keep New Zealand on course for the deciding game of the new competition.
But months ago prospects for Barrett looked to be fading.
With Ruben Love first choice at flyhalf, Richie Mo’unga returning to the squad plus Will Jordan and Damiam McKenzie the choices at fullback, the 35-year-old did not make the matchday squad for the first three tests against South Africa.
But when Mo’unga was picked for the decisive fourth test in Baltimore in September, Barrett was named among the replacements and came on late in the game to score a try.
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