# Rugby: The All Blacks will have to tour South Africa without their captain, Scott Barrett. A back injury will keep him out for up to five months. The coach of Barrett’s Crusaders team, Rob Penney, says the veteran of 88 Tests has tried every non-invasive procedure available, but eventually realised surgery was the only option. New Zealand will visit South Africa from August for three Tests against the Springboks and four midweek matches, followed by a fourth Test against the world champions in America.
Rugby: All Blacks captain out of South African tour due to back injury