The New Zealander believes he is most effective when playing at inside centre.
NOW THAT LEINSTER finally have their shiny new signing in their hands the next challenge is to figure out how Jordie Barrett best fits into a star-studded squad.
Most of Barrett’s rugby has been played at inside centre and fullback. At Test level he was primarily used at 15 in his early years with the All Blacks before shifting to 12 in the lead up to the 2023 World Cup. “I’d like to think a number 12 that can probably play 15, and that’s the way I see myself,” he says.
When introduced for the injured Frawley in Bristol on Sunday, Leinster rejigged their backline to accomodate Barrett at inside centre. Robbie Henshaw shifted to 13, Garry Ringrose moved to the wing and Jimmy O’Brien took Frawley’s place at fullback. At 12, Barrett immediately made a positive impact on the game and his link-play with out-half Sam Prendergast was excellent.
Barrett has played at fullback, centre and on both wings for the Hurricanes. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo “I feel like I’ve been around forever, but I’m 27 and I feel like my best rugby is ahead of me, which is positive. Hence the reason to try to come up here at this point in my career.
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