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    A non playing sabbatical next year looms as a fait accompli for All Blacks captain Scott Barrett

    A non playing sabbatical next year looms as a fait accompli for All Blacks captain Scott Barrett


    The 31 year old lock has a clause in his contract to have an extended break, if he wants to.

    The timing of it would run through the bulk of Super Rugby Pacific.

    Crusaders coach Rob Penney is happy for Barrett to have a breather.



    Penney's been officially confirmed as Crusaders coach today, for the 2026 season.

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