Samuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·27 May, 2026 03:28 AM3 mins to readNZ Herald Sport Headlines | Luke Metcalf has been named on the Warriors' extended bench, with Te Maire Martin at halfback | Wednesday, May 27, 2026All Blacks captain and Crusaders lock Scott Barrett has been ruled out for up to five months with a back injury and will require surgery.
Crusaders coach Rob Penney confirmed the forward will need an operation on his back after picking up an issue before his return from a non-playing
