Overview
- Barrett was given a starting fullback role for the Eden Park Bledisloe Test after Richie Mo'unga suffered a training injury that shifted Damian McKenzie to No.10.
- The 146‑cap veteran said being left out earlier this season hurt his confidence but that steady training reps and clear, honest feedback from coach Dave Rennie helped him recover.
- Coverage notes Barrett had only very short appearances in the four‑Test series against South Africa before Eden Park, with articles reporting either nine or 15 minutes but agreeing he scored a try in Baltimore.
- Beauden started alongside brothers Scott and Jordie Barrett at Eden Park, with Jordie named man of the match after a performance of 16 tackles and 13 carries.
- Barrett and the team say they are not satisfied with the performance and see specific areas to fix as selection pressure and injuries keep competition for playmaking spots intense ahead of the next Test.