1
What written judgement said about Alex Mann's role in gouging saga
4
{{item.n}}
Scans confirm Jordie Barrett will be sidelined with knee injury
By Ben Smith
All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of this weekend’s return Bledisloe Cup fixture after scans confirmed the extent of his knee injury.
ADVERTISEMENT
Barrett was seen in a knee brace at Sydney airport after leaving the game at half-time following a tackle with Andrew Kellaway in the corner as he looked to score. He did not return to the field in the second half.
Scans have confirmed an MCL injury but the All Blacks will reassess his availability before the end of year tour in November.
The All Blacks will play Japan in Tokyo on October 26 before travelling to Europe to play England, Ireland, France and Italy.
Hurricanes teammate and Wellington Lions fullback Ruben Love has also been ruled out of the second Bledisloe after suffering an injury in an NPC game last weekend. Love has been a travelling squad member with the All Blacks for most of this year.
The All Blacks have Anton Lienert-Brown, David Havili and Billy Proctor as midfield options in the current squad.