Barrett says All Blacks not fussed about Kellaway's claim that aura fading
When Jordie Barrett entered the first Bledisloe test off the bench with 17 minutes to go, the All Blacks scored their fourth try of the night moments later to put the side up 33-8.
It at first looked like a great time to join in on the action but the younger Barrett found that the momentum quickly swung the Wallabies’ way, and the All Blacks were on the end of a disappointing last quarter that saw Australia storm back with three tries.
The Hurricanes fullback was stuck on defence on the right wing for the entire time he was on the field, which he said is ‘not what you want to do in test matches’ as the side prepares for the second of their back-to-back tests at Eden Park.
“You guys all know our discipline throughout that whole game wasn’t flash and in that last quarter of the game, it was much the same of what happened before then,” Barrett told media on Thursday afternoon.
“You can’t give a side like Australia opportunities to kick down inside our 22. We defended for about 20 minutes and that’s not what you want to do in test matches.
“We’ve been working on a lot of that, and reasons why throughout the week. I’m sure we won’t make the same mistake twice.”
The fast-finish from the Wallabies has bolstered their confidence heading into the second game, with try-scoring wing Andrew Kellaway suggesting that all the pressure was on the All Blacks to keep their win streak at Eden Park alive.
Kellaway also suggested that the All Blacks’ aura might be fading, giving the Wallabies a chance to snatch a victory and keep the Bledisloe Cup series alive ahead of the final test in Perth.
When pressed, head coach Ian Foster thought that a guy who just played against the All Blacks for the first time may have been misquoted and offered the benefit of the doubt.
“When we say ‘They say’, I think a young winger who just played his first test [against the All Blacks] said that so maybe he was a little bit misquoted, I don’t know,” he said.
Barrett also says the All Blacks aren’t bothered by the comments, suggesting it is the ‘noise’ that happens every year and that their focus is firmly on what they are going out to do this weekend.
“Every year there is noise from different people, it just comes with the territory of playing Australia and playing big test matches,” he said.
“Our heads are firmly in our camp at the moment and we aren’t worried about that too much.”
After a full season at fullback for the Hurricanes, Barrett is biding his time behind Damian McKenzie who has been handed the 15 role for the first two Bledisloe Cup matches. That means playing off the bench alongside his brother as a utility back option.
Barrett admits that while he is enjoying the role, he is still searching for the ‘secret’ to bringing impact into the game as reserve.
“I’m still searching for that secret like a lot of people,” Barrett joked.
“I guess the role of the impact boys is to come on and the other guys still on the field, try to feel that energy and get a second wind.
“Maintain patience, it’s pretty easy to go on there and look for a lot of things and just forget about what’s in front of you.”
The preparations for Barrett are ‘fluid’ and involve trying to get as much time at every position as possible, something that needs to be done to understand the various roles he could be asked to perform.
“It’s pretty fluid. I prepare as well as I can in basically every position throughout the week, pick the brains in the midfield and jump in on the wings every now and then at training just so I can go into the game as clear as possible,” he said.
“It can be difficult at times, learning different roles but it is one I’m well accustomed to now and actually enjoy.”
On his tip to get on the field before any of his brothers, Jordie says taking the jacket off and running a few paces down the sideline is the easiest way to tell the coaches you are ready to get into the game.
“Whoever can get the attention of the coaches first by taking the jacket off and warming up in front of the bench, that worked for me last week.”
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100% agree with your comment about Touch. I’ve been playing it competitively since Covid. It’s on a Wednesday night after work. It means the weekend is free for time with my family.
1 Go to commentsRodda back is massively important for the Wallabies. Kaitu at hooker important too coz he was very good a few years ago.
1 Go to commentsThe pink cabous might be eligible this year and the Boks don’t need him
7 Go to commentsNasser and kaitu are options for hooker. Especially Nasser. You forgot Rodda who touch wood will be fit at test time and if fit he’s number one. Great partner for the great Skelton and Oz best lineout caller. Third best lock is LSL whom I’d be inclined to sub on for Skelton around 60 minutes. Probably start valetini at 8 because I like a big body back there. Cale should play 6 at the brumbies. For Wallabies definitely cale in the squad but as an apprentice. Dunno who starts at 6 seru wright Swinton hanigan with Will Harris and Harry Wilson not far away. Seru and Swinton my front runners but Swinton is going. Still if we don’t cap seru then Fiji must coz they need his lineout skills and easily compensate for his lack of weight
7 Go to commentsYeah but who was it?
8 Go to commentsThink you might have written this just before the Brumbies got thrashed last weekend
7 Go to commentsI really do believe that Billy Proctor should be selected at least in the larger squad but also it would be my choice at 13, much more a center than Ioane who can still play at wing. Roigard if fit should play, otherwise it should be Perenara or Christie. Also, Iose could deserve a spot at blindside. Of course, being a Canes supporter I’m biased but I really believe that at least Billy P is deserving a chance and being Holland one of the Selectors, I’m having a little hope he could grab it.
12 Go to commentsI would not play Swinton I’d pick Wright or Hanigan. The rest are decent starters, but can’t agree on any subs except Tupou. My take on the subs: Gibbon, Ueslese, Tupou, LSL, Wilson, White, Will Harrison, and Petaia.
7 Go to commentsSBW the biggest moron to pull on a black jersey a park footy player at best
8 Go to commentsSBW is fast becoming a laughing stock, his misplaced comments & lack of insight Is actually pretty sad.
8 Go to commentsJust well you guys are couch 🛋 potatoes selector's, picking a team of greenhorns to play England! “What are you people smoking?” The halfbacks will be Christie, Fakatava, Perenara Props; Newell, Bower, Lomax, Tunga'fasi, Hookers; Asosa Amua when fit, Taylor, Samisoni,
12 Go to commentsQuite frankly, all this is a bit pathetic. The first time Wales get the Wooden Spoon in 21 years and everyone is on the bandwagon for a ‘play-off’ game. Wales have no obligation to Georgia and no obligation to the rest of the Six Nations to play such a game. If they want Georgia in so badly then they need to include South Africa into a Northern Hemisphere competition with 2 leagues of 4 teams with the top 2 competing for the Championship. Sadly, this will end Triple Crowns and Grand Slams forever. Is this really what you want?
4 Go to commentsI think Finau to start Blackadder to come on. Poss Prokter instead of Ioane, haven't seen much from Reiko so far this year.
12 Go to commentsJoe will have had a good chat with Dave Rennie, a smart move to begin with while it’s doubtful Fast Eddie will be consulted? Plenty of Aus players hitting top form so they should go OK.
7 Go to commentsMmm. Not sure I like this article or see it as necessary.
8 Go to commentsBlackadder but no Finau! 😀 It’s Razor so you are probably right, plus Taylor at 2…
12 Go to commentsThe strongest possible AB side would actually include Aaron Smith, Bodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Shannon Frizzel.. don’t get me started on the rest of the injury hit brigade that got flung on the heap so left. Many a whole not getting filled as of yet.
12 Go to commentsI don’t think anyone knows what Schmidt will do, one thing is certain it ain’t gonna be all the picks we on the keyboard will think. My impression of him is that he will be looking at who can step up and what is the best combination. He will ignore individuals as he looks for guys who can build a powerful team and not just guys who can make a flashy run or ignore the winger as they want to score themselves.
7 Go to commentsSome dumb selections there. Not Porecki Not Donaldson Not Gordon Not Lonegran - both Not Nic White - Fines instead Not Liam Wright Not Paisami Definitely not Vunivalu Other than that not bad.
7 Go to commentsI've never been convinced that Patty T is a test match all black. Otherwise I probably agree it's the best side available to beat the poms. Caveat that Codie Taylor is yet to be seen and could very likely warrant selection by June. I hope that Razor brings the young loosies, half backs and locks into the training squad and develops/ selects the best
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