When Beauden Barrett ran on the field as the All Blacks' waterboy on Saturday night against the Pumas, he wasn't just carrying bottles.
The All Blacks playmaker was given the night off by coach Steve Hansen but he revealed today he was still involved in the match and what was happening.
"It's just an opportunity to sit back and read [the game] from a different perspective and then think about what I would do next if I was out there and potentially relay those messages on along with the messages that are coming down from upstairs.
"I wanted to be out there but it was still a great opportunity to learn by watching."
Barrett added that when he wears the No.10 jersey and someone delivers him a message he takes it on board without question.
"We trust the calls that come down.
"They've had a lot of time to think about it in the box or on the sideline so when they do come through, it's for a good reason."
It's not yet known who will take over waterboy duty for the All Blacks' upcoming Test in Wellington against the Springboks on Saturday with Barrett expected to play in the match.
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