Rugby-All Blacks lock Barrett consults psychologists to solve tackling woes


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 19 May 2022

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Bronze Final - New Zealand v Wales - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - November 1, 2019 New Zealand's Scott Barrett during a lineout REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

(Reuters) - All Blacks lock Scott Barrett said he consulted with sports psychologists to help him get to the bottom of his tackling problems while serving a three-week ban in Super Rugby.

The Canterbury Crusaders captain returned to action in last week's win at the ACT Brumbies following his suspension for a dangerous tackle on Blues prop Alex Hodgman.

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