Scott Barrett out of French series injured

Scott Barrett won't be fronting for the All Blacks in the second and third tests against France. PHOTO: DAVE LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPH

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the rest of test series against France with calf tear and no definitive timeline for his return.

Barrett suffered a calf injury during the first test win in Dunedin and was replaced midway through the second half of the 31-27 victory.

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A scan on Monday revealed the tear.

The All Blacks are yet to make an anouncement about any possible replacement but the Blues' Patrick Tuipulotu would be the likely choice.

Barrett, Fabian Holland and Tupou Vaa'i were the second row options in the first test, with Vaa'i starting at No 6.

Ardie Savea will take over the captaincy for this weekend's second test in Wellington.