Known as a top class operator across the backline, All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has revealed his favourite position and it's not great news for Robbie Henshaw and Jamie Osborne in particular

On top of his ultra-assured 40-minute, try-scoring debut in blowy Bristol on Sunday night, Barrett’s arrival comes at a time when the foot injury that Ciarán Frawley sustained on Sunday sees him join James Lowe (calf), Hugo Keenan (wrist) and Jamie Osborne on the sidelines.

Put it all together and Leinster have every right to bring Barrett or whoever they want in to end their seven-year trophy drought and, still three years out from Ireland’s latest tilt at winning a World Cup knockout game, the powers-that-be cannot have too many complaints.

Barrett brings a talent and intelligence that, it will be hoped, can add the extra 1% that has separated Leinster from silverware this last three seasons

Jordie Barrett admits Leinster's history in the Champions Cup played a key role in making the move to Ireland for the rest of the 2024/25 campaign.

All Black star Jordie Barrett marked his Leinster debut with a try in their 35-12 win at English side Bristol on Sunday while defending champions Toulouse produced a stunning opening to their Champions Cup campaign as they hammered Ulster 61-21.

New Zealand star Jordie Barrett showed his ambition by turning down massive money moves to Japan to come to Leinster to learn in another top class environment and he is hoping his parents will join hi