Hurricanes coach tips youngest Barrett for All Blacks fullback slot
17 August 2020 - 16:48
Wellington — Hurricanes coach Jason Holland has not been in doubt all season, but after Super Rugby Aotearoa ended at the weekend he was certain that Jordie Barrett would be the starting fullback for the All Blacks under new coach Ian Foster.
Barrett missed the Hurricanes’ first two games of the domestic season with a shoulder injury that was bad enough that surgery was considered. The 23-year-old returned for the third match and pundits, coaches and teammates credited him for helping spark the side’s resurgence as they won their next five games...
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