One of New Zealand rugby’s most exciting and versatile backs will link up with former Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber at Leinster next season.
Nienaber joined the Irish club as senior coach in November and on Monday, Leinster confirmed the signing of All Blacks and Hurricanes star Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
Barrett, , who has played over 100 Super Rugby games, has strong family connections with the province and with Co Meath, where he spent some time in the early 2000s when his family relocated to Oldcastle, while his father Kevin managed a farm and played rugby with Buccaneers. Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has welcomed the announcement, adding, “We’re delighted that Jordie has agreed to join us after New Zealand’s tour in early December, especially as he has chosen Leinster ahead of a number of other very attractive options.
“The Barrett family have strong connections with Ireland and Leinster in particular, so it’s a sort of homecoming for Jordie!“I’m sure all our supporters will be really excited to welcome one of the best players in the world and see up close what he brings to the team. We would also like to thank the New Zealand Rugby Union for their support with this move.”
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