Barrett is not a bad goal kicker, but perception is locking in to the contrary. Dan Carter built a reputation as being unflappable as a goal kicker. Carter won the All Blacks big games with his boot and Barrett probably needs a breakthrough test where he does the same. According to the statistics from the test series so far, Barrett is the best goal kicker involved. The Lions pin-pointed the All Blacks' goalkicking as a potential weakness before the tour and highlighted their own as a strength.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 03, 2017 23:45 UTC