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    Jordie Barrett's European club rugby debut will come off the bench

    Jordie Barrett's European club rugby debut will come off the bench


    The All Blacks midfielder's been named in the reserves by Leinster for their Champions Cup clash away to English side Bristol on Monday morning.

    The 27-year-old's joined the Irish club on a short-term playing sabbatical for the rest of their 2024-25 season.

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