Barrett brothers out of All Blacks' clash with Scotland

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett and his brother, Jordie Barrett, were on Tuesday ruled out of this weekend's test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Both players were pulled from the field with injuries during New Zealand's 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago.

Scott Barrett received a cut to his leg three minutes into the match, and required a dozen stitches.

Jordie Barrett suffered a high ankle injury after only 13 minutes and was unable to continue.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Jordie Barrett would have a scan to assess the damage to his ankle, before a potential return was set.

Blues lock Josh Beehre was called in as cover.

Assistant coach Tamati Ellison said Monday the team were "a bit nervous" about the longer term health of inside-centre Jordie Barrett as the All Blacks openly seek to win the grand slam during their tour – beating each of the home nations, Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.

"He is tough," Ellison said of Jordie Barrett. "He was wanting to play on, and that probably makes us a wee bit nervous with how tough he is and having to come off. Fingers crossed."

Robertson said he will select the "strongest team possible" considering the injuries.

The All Blacks team to play Scotland will be named on Friday.