Beauden Barrett has made 145 Test appearances and won a Rugby World Cup title, but the All Blacks utility remains the consummate professional.
All Blacks captain Codie Taylor expressed admiration for Beauden Barrett's professional attitude and world-class quality as the veteran playmaker returns to the starting lineup. Barrett will start at fullback for New Zealand against the Wallabies at Eden Park, marking his first start in the No. 15 jersey since September 2024.
Injuries to Ruben Love and Richie Mo'unga prompted coach Dave Rennie to shift Damian McKenzie to first five-eighth and recall Barrett to fullback. The All Blacks enter the Bledisloe Cup clash aiming to end a three-match losing streak against the Springboks and protect their 53-match unbeaten record at Eden Park.
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