Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is set to make his return to the rugby field after a 10-month layoff following back surgery.

He's been named to start for the Taranaki side facing off against Hawke's Bay at 5pm this evening.

He joined Piney to discuss his grand return to the rugby field. 

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Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is set to make his return to the rugby field after a 10-month layoff following back surgery.
He's been named to start for the Taranaki side facing off against Hawke's Bay at 5pm this evening.
He joined Piney to discuss his grand return to the rugby field.&nbsp;
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Scott Barrett: All Blacks lock on his return to the rugby field after surgery

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