New Zealand lock Scott Barrett admits he is keeping one eye on the health of big brother Beauden ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup.
The fly-half will continue to be monitored after reporting headaches and dizziness following a head knock in a win against South Africa earlier this month.
Scott is hopeful of playing alongside Beauden at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, but is not taking the scare lightly given their family history.
"It is frustrating; eldest brother Kane had to retire from that (concussion), so it's a wee bit tough to see Beauden get that knock," Scott said.
"Fingers crossed he recovers shortly ... there is a wee bit of brotherly love, I just jumped out of the spa before and had a talk to see how he was going."
Scott, Beauden and flying back Jordie Barrett made history as the first trio of brothers to play together for the All Blacks, against Samoa in June.
Their father Kevin was a hard-running forward for Taranaki while mother Robyn was a noted athlete that the brothers suspect bestowed upon them their flair.
Fiercely competitive backyard games got the best out of them, with the brothers playing each and every position.
"I was actually in the backs as a 10-year-old, then I guess puberty hit," Scott laughed.
Jordie's season-ending shoulder injury already has him on the sidelines though, while playmaker Richie Mo'unga is in line to debut if Beauden does not recover for the dead rubber.
It would leave Scott as the sole Barrett in the side, but he has made sure to soak up the unique experience while it lasted.
"It is lucky and I guess I'm pretty grateful I get the opportunity to play in any All Blacks game, but with brothers there it is even more special," he said.
"In that environment, seeing your brother in the same room, it's hard to beat really."
Scott is likely to find himself in the engine room alongside Sam Whitelock on Saturday, stepping in for world-class lock Brodie Retallick who remains on personal leave.
The All Blacks have already secured the Bledisloe, but Whitelock expects another tough Brisbane Test.
"There's been some really tough games - 2011 was pretty physical for myself and sticks out - I think it comes down to two proud rugby nations wanting to go out there and play well," he said.
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