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Leinster issue promising Jordie Barrett injury update

Anton Lienert-Brown shakes hands with Jordie Barrett of the All Blacks during the International Test Match between New Zealand All Blacks and England at Eden Park on July 13, 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has eased concerns over the injury new recruit Jordie Barrett suffered for the All Blacks against France, saying the midfielder’s Leinster debut may be just around the corner.

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The 27-year-old voluntarily left the field at Stade de France with a slight limp in the All Blacks’ penultimate game of the 2024 season, although it was quickly identified as an issue with the opposite leg to the one that sidelined Barrett for over a month with MCL damage ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.

It appears the bulk of the recovery period may have been and gone, with Cullen revealing the international star is set to join the European heavyweights in the coming days, and could even debut in the upcoming Champions Cup clash against Bristol.

“He’s [due] in this week, it’s just been back and forth on the phone. He was ruled out at the weekend and thankfully it’s not serious, again, we just need to get some eyes on him and make a call as to when he gets up and running fully,” Cullen said.

“I think there is a chance, there’s definitely a chance [he’ll play against Bristol] but I’m not 100% but that would be the hope, he’d be up and running pretty much straight away.”

Fellow Southern Hemisphere giant RG Snyman will also be on board for the team shortly after a big month of international rugby.

“He’s due back and we’ll get him assessed and see how he is. He’s played three Tests in the last three weeks. He sat on the bench [for the first half against Scotland], played 80 minutes [against England] and then came on quite early [against Wales]. We’ll touch base.”

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Mzilikazi 15 days ago

I wonder how Leinster will use Jordie. I would rate the current centres there above him, and the rest of the backline is strong. Pity he did not go out to Connacht, or up to Ulster....both would really benefit from a player of his class.

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SK 6 hours ago
'Razor's conservatism is in danger of halting New Zealand's progress'

Its an interesting few points you raise Nick. Rassie has been way bolder than Razor in selection but then again he really has to be as he plots towards 2027. The reality is more than half his squad from 2023 may have to be culled and this includes some of the best players the Boks have ever had on their books. The age profile of his team was such that he needed to blood all these young players and he will do the same next year with even more players as he tries to put together a squad with enough experience to take to 2027. Razor on the other hand has a large number of players that will make 2027. Alot of players will be over 100 caps and these players would have multiple caps together. A large amount of these are starters as well. He is trying to build combinations and a rigid style of play. Razor wants absolute control and you can see it. He wants his players to follow his instructions to the tee. He will not accept anything less. He has included some young guns who he will stick with and older players who have earned his trust. Razor goes with what he knows and appears reluctant to accept quick change. He is the kind of coach who will change incrementally and that may not be a bad thing given his position and the profile of his squad. It also gives the players time to setlle into their roles and to work within his system. Razor has a narrow focus on winning. he wants results now and wont take any risks in selection while he believes the current group can win. He is the most conservative NZ coach in the last 25 years to take the top job. This could stall NZ progress or it could create a team that is unstoppable and ready for anything going into 2027 albeit without the same level of depth as the Boks.

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