All Blacks v Wallabies: Scott Barrett cares more about playing than reclaiming captaincy - Gregor Paul
All Blacks rugby player Scott Barrett discusses his return to the team following surgery and his perspective on the captaincy. He emphasizes his gratitude for being back on the field rather than focusing on leadership roles.
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All Blacks v Wallabies – Eden Park, 7.05pm, Saturday
In his first media outing since his All Blacks recall, Scott Barrett came across as relaxed, breezy even, as if he’d just realised that making eye contact and smiling a little won’t necessarily condemn him to a life in purgatory.
His body language said it all – he’s a man who has returned to the front lines with a profound sense of gratitude that his body has recovered from surgery and that he’s able to once again play the game he loves.
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