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Scott Barrett ruled out until November after successful surgery

July 2, 2020
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 06: Scott Barrett of the Crusaders is tackled during the round six Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Reds at Orangetheory Stadium on March 06, 2020 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Teaukura Moetaua/Getty Images)

Scott Barrett of the Crusaders is tackled during the round six Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Reds. (Source: Getty)

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett will be out of action until November, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson confirmed.

Barrett, 26, was last month ruled out of Super Rugby Aotearoa entirely , having suffered a toe injury during the Crusaders' inter-squad friendly match.

The Crusaders' captain underwent surgery last week to repair the damaged plantar fascia ligament.

Speaking to media today, though, coach Robertson confirmed that he'll be without his skipper for between 12 and 16 weeks.

Already out of Super Rugby Aotearoa, it is unknown whether or not there will be any Test matches for Barrett to come back to, with New Zealand Rugby yet to confirm if the All Blacks can play in 2020 due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

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