New Blues recruit Beauden Barrett has shown that fear is not a factor, pulling off a rooftop kicking show before the opening weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Coach Leon McDonald has pulled a selection shock, naming the All Black star in the No.15 jersey for Sunday's clash with the Hurricanes.
But Barrett showed why his tactical kicking from the back could be a key factor against his old outfit, showing off his skills in a promotional video to officially launch the season.
From the roof of Eden Park's Eastern Stand, a tentative Barrett tried to slot the ball through the posts on the hallowed turf below.
Initially, he was wayward, but he wouldn't be denied, strapping on a safety harness to give the stunt a more educated shot.
"If I get harnessed up and go a little bit further forward, at least I can wind into it," he said.
Now secure, Barrett cautiously walked a few steps from the ledge and nailed a sweet punt, because, you know, why not.
The Highlanders and Chiefs get the revamped schedule underway on Friday night in Dunedin.
Join us at 3pm Sunday for live updates of the Blues v Hurricanes Super Rugby Aotearoa clash.
