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    All Blacks second five Jordie Barrett is ready for more rugby to close out 2024 as he embarks on a temporary chapter abroad

    All Blacks second five Jordie Barrett is ready for more rugby to close out 2024 as he embarks on a temporary chapter abroad


    Barrett is on a playing sabbatical with Irish club Leinster - and is a chance of making his debut this weekend against Bristol.

    With 24 games under his belt this year, Barrett has told the Leinster website he's still in good condition.

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