Will Beauden Barrett participate in the tournament?

There is no doubt that the Rugby World Cup, a true back-to-school event, should be a huge success in France between the beginning of September and October 20, the date of the competition’s Grand Final. Among the 20 teams that will start this World Cup, the biggest stars of planet rugby will be attempting to win the holy grail of their sport, the world title. If this requires at least being able to climb to the Stade de France so soon after mid-October for the long-awaited final, the preparation and selection for each country has already begun. Among the big names that will appear on the starting line for this World Cup: Antoine Dupont, Mauro Itogei or Jonathan Sexton, focus today on the presence (or lack thereof) of Beauden Barrett, the New Zealand international, for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

With over 110 selections with the Blacks at just 32 years old, the opening half of one of world rugby’s most legendary nations has a record that would make any opponent he might face at a World Cup pale. A regular for the All Blacks, he arrived as a reliable player from a Southern Hemisphere country whose goal, as in every edition, would be to win the title. Once again, he establishes his dominance in world rugby and eradicates the humiliation of his defeat against England in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup.

Able to play as a fly-half or full-backBarrett has been recognized by rugby pundits for his technical skills, speed and vision of the game. He began his professional career with County Taranaki before joining the Hurricanes in Super Rugby, his current franchise. in the national team, He actually won the World Cup in 2015, scoring a try in the final He was elected the best player in the world twice (2016 and 2017), a symbol of his talent and ability to influence a match at a high level.