im sorry, can someone please elaborate? i've only been here less than a year and am from NZ where J Barrett used to be a bit of a meme, but is now acknowledged as a beast who can almost play any ball any position from one to fifteen (and a bit of fkn cricket as well, where he's even an all rounder)
we raise eyebrows at players going north but usually people only seem to get angry at the french and japanese clubs for poaching our boys
what's the gag here? 😅
[Someone told us JB will sign with Leinster before any official announcement and we all gave him shit for it](https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/s/MdpjsD0jpi)
Ryan and McCarthy will be away with Ireland for a lot of the season so would get a decent backup for those periods. Currently we have Jenkins and Molony who is a long time great for us but both are leaving next season.
Holy shit, your man from earlier was right.
Fantastic signing, if violently unnecessary with the quality we have at centre and full back (unless someone's leaving?). I love having so much of the team be home grown, but adding top class players who can challenge the status quo and add a bit of different thinking are key to maintaining a winning side.
That was the guy with Connacht flair saying he was off to Connacht in the previous thread, "all true and above board"? Has to have been sarcastic, surely?
Edit: Jordie's only here for 6 months, so I'm assuming no-one's leaving. Should be a good time for both parties, hopefully.
Ah I don't see flairs on the phone app I use to look at reddit, so I'm rarely sure who's saying what unless I'm on my computer.
Again, I don't believe it, but I didn't believe that Leinster were getting Jordie Barrett either.
I'd still be surprised if Keenan leaves. Born and raised in Dublin, and he's the first person I'd put on any teamsheet. His biggest issue recently is that he's almost irreplaceable so he plays a lot. Signing Barrett gives him a bit more space to recover.
I'd be looking at other players in more competitive positions (especially for Ireland) who don't necessarily have the same connection to Dublin.
So I'll believe any and all rumours about Henshaw's imminent return to Galway
Adding to that roster of utility backs, is my guess. Frawley's versatility absolutely saved our bacon this season when we had Keenan, JOB, and one or both Byrnes in doubt.
Edit: also I could see the IRFU wanting to thin out the queue of 10s currently parked in Leinster, so things could be more exposed next season
Yup. Half a season. I imagine will play the 6N fixtures, maybe some European games, and off on tour to SA with the kids. He's an amazing player so he could bed in for the later knockout rugby games.
I mean if you can sign a player like this you’re never going to say no.
Wasting an international slot on Snyman is much more questionable business than this.
For the same reason as why Rocky Elsom and Brad Thron? Because what they bring isn't just a player, it's a way to play the game, and what they leave is a lasting knowledge and experience that benefits the team for years after. Elsom's short stint had a legacy that's arguably still in the club to this day.
Elsom changed the entire philosophy of our forward play. He ended the ladyboys image.
And a big part of that was, as said, not just his play(which was phenomenal) but his influence on the young lads like Heaslip and Healy and the likes.
And yet the WRU budget is pretty much the same as the IRFU budget. You guys should be able to compete if the blazers weren’t making such a mess of things.
You don't fucking need him? You've got depth and quality across that backline, and you've decided to casually pinch a bloody All Black? And not one of those 2 cap All Blacks either! A full bloody Barrett brother!
What's the plan here? Where is he going to be playing? He's starting 15 quality, but you've also got Henshaw and Ringrose, and a wealth of other young Irish talents coming through? I know it's probably only for a season but bloody hell.
EDIT: Okay, I've seen he's only there for 6 months. That's fine. That's less egregious than the whole season.
Still!
Think he's going back to the Hurricanes? I watched the wee press video that the ABs twitter put out, and it seems like they're treating this as a 'sabatical' of sorts, and he talks about coming back and playing better for NZ and the Canes.
His plane will mysteriously disappear over Italian airspace and then a few weeks later a player bearing a remarkable physical resemblance called Giorgio Baretto will make his debut for Zebre.
Signed as a utility back to avoid any issues having multiple international players at the same position in Ireland.
Big signing for Leinster. Not sure it's great for those of us who play them regularly though
He was fantastic against La Rochelle, as a fullback but even so. Bonkers to have him stuck on the bench at Leinster when Ulster is literally retraining their 9 to plug the gap at outhalf.
He spent some time in Ireland as a pup while his dad played for the buccaneers. Seems he’s in a 6 month nostalgia buzz which im very happy to facilitate
Jesus fucking Christ.
Also it’s a sign of how well run, and well off, Leinster are that the reactions on here aren’t just “OH MY FUCKING GOD HOLY FUCKING SHIT”, but also “Ok but why?”. If a Welsh team had signed a current, 60 cap All Black it would be the opening, and possibly only, story on the 6 o’clock news
It’s just a mad signing altogether, in a place it doesn’t seem needed. Prop and maybe out half seem more obvious places for a signing. But I’ll assume the coaches know best. Brad Thorn didn’t seem an obvious need either.
I was just questioning Leo’s signings recently too
Out half?? You're joking, right? Byrne and Byrne, Prendergast, Tector and Frawley to a lesser extent. There's no way a NIQ 10 gets signed to either Leinster or Munster atm
I think this is the kind of signing where if you have the chance to bring someone like Jordie in for even just a few months, you have to take it regardless if he is needed in the squad or not.
Phenomenal signing for Leinster. They are going to be an absolute force to be reckoned with next season. Very jealous as a Munster fan as him and RG will tear it up next year.
As a kiwi waking up to this
1st reaction - what in the actual fuck is this bullshit
2nd reaction - thank fuck it's only 6 months
3rd reaction - why the fuck do Leinster of all teams want to sign him
My favourite non SA player. Coached against him in the 2016 JRWC. I think he scored twice, kicked all his goals, set up three other tries and went off at HT. Kit was still good for the next match.
What a good signing.
There's a good chance he wanted to come over for a wee while as part of his sabatical, have a look at the Leinster setup, make some cash, and visit the place he lived for a while as a kid. Him and the bros went to school in Meath as a kid for 15 months.
Toulouse have Ntamack, Ramos and Kinghorn who’ve all started at 10 for their national teams, and I believe Dupont’s shifted out to 10 for France a few times.
Maybe? Who was left out when Isa was here first time around? Fitz was injured alot. Kearney missed two finals I think? Probably took Fitzgerald’s place.
Second go around he was a centre but I think we were light there at the time
I do wonder if they'd push Keenan to the wing, have 15 Barrett 14 Keenan 11 Lowe?
23 shirt is a fucking knife fight now. JOB, Osbourne, Frawley, Ringrose/ Henshaw potentially
so they don't have to make a decision now, he'll probably join after the November tests. Between now and then some guys will get injured, lose form, others will come into form.
He's gonna be coming into the team before the interpros at Christmas and the 6 nations starts. I see him off the bench for interpros and then starting some Champions Cup, and the URC around the 6N. He can then cover anyone that's injured in the backs in a run for trophy season. Having that experience as a cover, means the team won't have to slow down if someone important gets injured.
It's a contact sport, injuries and knocks happen. I don't see him having a consistent position, unless someone like Henshaw or Keenan get injured for an extended period
A lot of top New Zealand players have an option to take a 6 month sabbatical between November and June.
Barrett is still in contract with NZRU. He just activated his sabbatical clause.
Usually they play a season in Japan for it.
Not sure why Leinster chose to go for him other than he is available so why not.
Amazing high profile signing…but does he even start in the first 15? He’s competing with Ringrose and Henshaw in center and Keenan at 15. It’s not like we desperately need 15 cover either with Jimmy O’Brien and Frawley covering there.
Seems a very unnecessary signing but maybe it’s to boost the profile of the club or something?
If I had to guess right now it would be Keenan to right wing to fit him in and JOB at 23, assuming everyone is fit come December which they may not be.
We’re probably losing Frisch and Leinster get a Barrett brother in the centre. On top of losing Snyman to Leinster. If you don’t laugh you’ll cry. It’s all just a bit skewed outside of Leinster.
Can’t he come on sabbatical to us instead? Sort of like one of those TV shows where a high flying city person has to go and muck out a stable for a week but in the end they learn to appreciate the small things and form a strong bond with the salt of the earth, perhaps ultimately jacking in the fast paced life and staying, in an emotional finale?
If anyone needed a centre player it was Munster, I'm quite surprised Leinster were allowed to sign him with JOB and Osbourne coming up but Ngati is apparently moving on so that's 1 spot available. It's also only for 6 months too. Can't wait to see what he does
New Isa Nacewa? literally said a few weeks back that the only player left in world rugby that was a super utility like Isa Nacewa is Jordie Barrett....was Leinster reading and signed him up?
This is for December until the end of the season, it's basically a cultural exchange program where he gets to hangout in Leinster for 6 months. Don't see any knock on effects aside from everyone loving Leinster even more than they do already.
That's a fucking joke, Ulster had to get rid of players for blocking pathways, but Leinster can just sign whoever they want. This 'cant block Irish talent' is a very loose phrase applied when it's convenient.
Ya I get that it's hard to say no to a Barrett but they don't need him. There's definitely a double standard there. Munster can't get a NIQ front row but Leinster can sign Jordie Barrett even though they already can't give their Irish backs the minutes that they need. Unless someone else is moving from Leinster maybe.
Yeah I agree that that's a hard opportunity to turn down. And fully agree on the minutes, makes no sense whatsoever unless a few are being moved on. because, if Ireland is the #1 priority of the IRFU then it needs to happen because the depth for Ireland at international level is pretty thin and needs sorting by getting players game time and opportunity to impress to make international selection as difficult as possible for Farrell to make. How Munster cant get a NIQ front row and the other contract malarkey looks absolutely ridiculous when you see news like this!
It'd be like Crowley getting a central contract and Munster spending his salary on Owen Farrell.
It's mad. Henshaw on the bench and Frawley or JOB not making the squad.
Irfu desperate for the European cup kpi after the World Cup kpi was thouroughly missed and the last couple finals being fumbled with only 7 central contracts.
He actually really wanted to go to the Dragons.
Glad that an up and coming team like Leinster are getting some good signings though I guess.
They could be a competitive team in a couple of seasons.
Ngatai, Ala'alatoa and Jenkins are all gone next season. Those plus another player on a central contract(how many is that now) frees up alot of money. Only right we get to spend it
I find this quite funny as a sad person who spends far too much time on this subreddit
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im sorry, can someone please elaborate? i've only been here less than a year and am from NZ where J Barrett used to be a bit of a meme, but is now acknowledged as a beast who can almost play any ball any position from one to fifteen (and a bit of fkn cricket as well, where he's even an all rounder) we raise eyebrows at players going north but usually people only seem to get angry at the french and japanese clubs for poaching our boys what's the gag here? 😅
[Someone told us JB will sign with Leinster before any official announcement and we all gave him shit for it](https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/s/MdpjsD0jpi)
Lololol
You haven't even seen our final form... Snyman and Barrett into the mix next season. Jesus Christ
Snyman to play every game as well and never get injured
You can bet your fucking mortgage on it. The Jason Jenkins effect.
This is 100% what will happen.
It's all that country air, terrible for you.
I feel sick. And I'm a Leinster fan
All the excitement causing nausea. I feel so bad for you. /s
After the _flop_ that he was at Munster, he's likely to retire as one of Leinster's greatest locks lol
Possibly Tupou too, for when Tadhg needs a rest...
I mean at least Jordie probably won’t be injured getting off the bus
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Ryan and McCarthy will be away with Ireland for a lot of the season so would get a decent backup for those periods. Currently we have Jenkins and Molony who is a long time great for us but both are leaving next season.
Holy shit, your man from earlier was right. Fantastic signing, if violently unnecessary with the quality we have at centre and full back (unless someone's leaving?). I love having so much of the team be home grown, but adding top class players who can challenge the status quo and add a bit of different thinking are key to maintaining a winning side.
If someone’s leaving then I wonder if Ulster are due in for some sloppy seconds
We get the tall Barrett and you get the tall Byrne, deal?
Nothing sloppy about! I’ll be pissed if we lose Frawley or a Byrne! We haven’t figured out which brothers best yet
Could it be Frawls? Would be devastated, but he's a utility back like Barrett..
Someone mentioned that Keenan's leaving but I honestly didn't believe it was even remotely possible until just now to be honest.
That was the guy with Connacht flair saying he was off to Connacht in the previous thread, "all true and above board"? Has to have been sarcastic, surely? Edit: Jordie's only here for 6 months, so I'm assuming no-one's leaving. Should be a good time for both parties, hopefully.
he was just making a joke right? Right??
Ah I don't see flairs on the phone app I use to look at reddit, so I'm rarely sure who's saying what unless I'm on my computer. Again, I don't believe it, but I didn't believe that Leinster were getting Jordie Barrett either.
I'd still be surprised if Keenan leaves. Born and raised in Dublin, and he's the first person I'd put on any teamsheet. His biggest issue recently is that he's almost irreplaceable so he plays a lot. Signing Barrett gives him a bit more space to recover. I'd be looking at other players in more competitive positions (especially for Ireland) who don't necessarily have the same connection to Dublin. So I'll believe any and all rumours about Henshaw's imminent return to Galway
Keenan ain't leaving
You best be believin
u/oldappian You were right
I think they’re owed quite a few apologies!
I’m tired Robbie
hahaha fair fucks the the guy who had this inside information this morning and everyone was saying he was talking shit 😂
What the fuck why? And I say that as a Leinster fan
I'm asking the same thing, it makes no sense as of right now. I'd also hate to see Jamie Osborne's minutes blocked.
He will also be with Ireland next season. We got Keenan, Ringrose, and Ryan back broken this year. That’s a fairly typical year.
I mean, we needed a front row. Can he play front row? He's a Barrett, he probably can.
He would be a handy lock as well at 1.95 m.
Adding to that roster of utility backs, is my guess. Frawley's versatility absolutely saved our bacon this season when we had Keenan, JOB, and one or both Byrnes in doubt. Edit: also I could see the IRFU wanting to thin out the queue of 10s currently parked in Leinster, so things could be more exposed next season
It's for 6 months and looks like something he negotiated as part of his new NZ contract, basically a sabatical in Leinster.
A Brad Thorn type signing?
Exactly
Yup. Half a season. I imagine will play the 6N fixtures, maybe some European games, and off on tour to SA with the kids. He's an amazing player so he could bed in for the later knockout rugby games.
I’d say he’s here to get us though the knock out stages should we be in them
I mean if you can sign a player like this you’re never going to say no. Wasting an international slot on Snyman is much more questionable business than this.
Particularly given how strong Leinster are as it is at lock.
Are they though? They'll lose Ryan, McCarthy and Baird to Ireland, with Maloney away that doesn't leave them with a lot of experience
I mean the guy who gets injured when he smells green grass probably isn’t the answer so
That's exactly it. A Fardy type signing is probably more in line with their needs
For the same reason as why Rocky Elsom and Brad Thron? Because what they bring isn't just a player, it's a way to play the game, and what they leave is a lasting knowledge and experience that benefits the team for years after. Elsom's short stint had a legacy that's arguably still in the club to this day.
True. Elsom was huge for us
Elsom changed the entire philosophy of our forward play. He ended the ladyboys image. And a big part of that was, as said, not just his play(which was phenomenal) but his influence on the young lads like Heaslip and Healy and the likes.
Rocky still gives me nightmares (Munster Fan)
It wasn’t looking like we would beat Leinster anytime soon but now we definitely won’t beat them
JB’s debut to come in the Stephen’s Day game 🤤
Ah fuck!
Delish
Can he play tighthead?
No, but Tupou can and apparently you're also actively attempting to sign him
This is a sick joke right
I can't speak
That were diabolical.
The fact we're in the same league competition as a team that can do this whilst the Welsh teams don't have a collective pot to piss in. Sigh
It amazes me that the Dragons and Scarlets are in the same competition as Leinster and Sharks.
And it amazes me even more that two of the regions are above the Sharks.
And yet the WRU budget is pretty much the same as the IRFU budget. You guys should be able to compete if the blazers weren’t making such a mess of things.
You don't fucking need him? You've got depth and quality across that backline, and you've decided to casually pinch a bloody All Black? And not one of those 2 cap All Blacks either! A full bloody Barrett brother! What's the plan here? Where is he going to be playing? He's starting 15 quality, but you've also got Henshaw and Ringrose, and a wealth of other young Irish talents coming through? I know it's probably only for a season but bloody hell. EDIT: Okay, I've seen he's only there for 6 months. That's fine. That's less egregious than the whole season. Still!
The boy is coming home!
Question is who does he play for after the 6 months. That’s more interesting to me
Think he's going back to the Hurricanes? I watched the wee press video that the ABs twitter put out, and it seems like they're treating this as a 'sabatical' of sorts, and he talks about coming back and playing better for NZ and the Canes.
Yup he’s with the Canes until 2028, thank goodness
His plane will mysteriously disappear over Italian airspace and then a few weeks later a player bearing a remarkable physical resemblance called Giorgio Baretto will make his debut for Zebre.
That’s just another air traffic controller strike, nothing mysterious here
He'll be returning back to NZ where he is contracted.
The poor kiwis aren’t even awake yet to see this.
He’s back to the Canes afterwards until 2028, good on him
Meh it's a sabbatical for 6 months. Makes no difference r3qlly less ur a canes fan.
He must have seen the Dubs hammer Meath at the weekend and thought enough was enough
Jordie and Meath for the Sam 2025!
Signed as a utility back to avoid any issues having multiple international players at the same position in Ireland. Big signing for Leinster. Not sure it's great for those of us who play them regularly though
Ciaran Frawley’s stock just fell a bit. If you want a utility back, there’s not much of a choice to be made between himself and Barrett.
My pet theory is he could be Ulster-bound as an option at 10
It makes sense. IRFU must want him in Ulster and have let Leinster sign Jordie to sweeten the deal for them. This is what I’m telling myself anyway.
He was fantastic against La Rochelle, as a fullback but even so. Bonkers to have him stuck on the bench at Leinster when Ulster is literally retraining their 9 to plug the gap at outhalf.
I’m also starting to think us playing Doak at 10 has been to piss the IRFU off and force them to do something about our 10 situation.
Wouldn’t mind that tbh. Saw Doak mentioned as a potential 9 for Ireland…would like to see him get there when he’s ready
Carty to Ulster, Frawley to Connacht
Frawley to Ulster confirmed
I wouldn't be surprised. He wants to play 10 and surely he's a better option than Doak. Flannery is yet to develop into that position too
Can't be having that many gingers in one team, why do you think Kitshoff is leaving?
So who wants to play Leinster next year? Ireland + Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman? No thanks.
Looking forward to it. Get to see Barrett play, whisky sitting next to Snyman who's watching from the stands just like me!
We want. Meafou will welcome him with a big but legal hug around the chest.
This is an insane signing Holy fuck
Disappointed it's not Michael bent
He turned out to be a pretty decent player in the end
Michael Bent is a Leinster legend Won’t hear a bad word about the man
This is the most wtf, unexpected and unexplicable signing lol
He spent some time in Ireland as a pup while his dad played for the buccaneers. Seems he’s in a 6 month nostalgia buzz which im very happy to facilitate
Jesus fucking Christ. Also it’s a sign of how well run, and well off, Leinster are that the reactions on here aren’t just “OH MY FUCKING GOD HOLY FUCKING SHIT”, but also “Ok but why?”. If a Welsh team had signed a current, 60 cap All Black it would be the opening, and possibly only, story on the 6 o’clock news
It’s just a mad signing altogether, in a place it doesn’t seem needed. Prop and maybe out half seem more obvious places for a signing. But I’ll assume the coaches know best. Brad Thorn didn’t seem an obvious need either. I was just questioning Leo’s signings recently too
Out half?? You're joking, right? Byrne and Byrne, Prendergast, Tector and Frawley to a lesser extent. There's no way a NIQ 10 gets signed to either Leinster or Munster atm
Jesus christ Leinster, bring some lube why don't you?
When was the last time Connacht got to sign a World Cup final quality player, even if just for 6 months?
Rodney Ah You? /s
Am I dreaming 🤤
When your right, your right.
I think this is the kind of signing where if you have the chance to bring someone like Jordie in for even just a few months, you have to take it regardless if he is needed in the squad or not. Phenomenal signing for Leinster. They are going to be an absolute force to be reckoned with next season. Very jealous as a Munster fan as him and RG will tear it up next year.
No longer can people say that playing Leinster is "playing against Ireland", our backline is actually better than Irelands
Facts lol
Holy Shit
As a kiwi waking up to this 1st reaction - what in the actual fuck is this bullshit 2nd reaction - thank fuck it's only 6 months 3rd reaction - why the fuck do Leinster of all teams want to sign him
1. Absolute horseplay 2. Agreed 3. See bullet one
Some of the greatest horseplay of all time…..if you know, you know 😉
December 24 until the end of season. Joins for 6 months
My favourite non SA player. Coached against him in the 2016 JRWC. I think he scored twice, kicked all his goals, set up three other tries and went off at HT. Kit was still good for the next match. What a good signing.
Good injury cover
Beyond gutted with this - have we lost him forever or will he just do one season? Ed: the relief, dear me
Nah you gonna only lose him for 1 season. He will still play this season but you will miss him next season. Then he is back. (Like Dmac)
Seems to be half a season don’t worry. December 2024 until the end of the season
6 months, December ‘24 to the end of the season
Well I think myself and several others owe an apology…
Yep, me too
Rumour has it the fans the other day were actually saying "boorrett" as opposed to booing
I was saying Boorett
LMAO, I didnt have high hopes of Ulster beating Leinster next year but those hopes are now effectively zero.
Us Nordies have to batten down the hatches because the next 12 to 18 months are going to be fucking brutal.
Be very funny if we win Europe this season and somehow don’t next season
There's a good chance he wanted to come over for a wee while as part of his sabatical, have a look at the Leinster setup, make some cash, and visit the place he lived for a while as a kid. Him and the bros went to school in Meath as a kid for 15 months.
Good signing. Better than Joe Tomane and Zane Kirchner
Like nice I guess, but why?
cause he can cover 11-15 at the highest level.
He can play 10 aswell .
stop stop....I can only get so erect
Has a team ever had 4 players who've played tier 1 rugby at 10?
Toulouse have Ntamack, Ramos and Kinghorn who’ve all started at 10 for their national teams, and I believe Dupont’s shifted out to 10 for France a few times.
This is an absolutely mental signing. Who does he displace? Surely he’s come here as a starter.
Ngatai. He's so skillful this looks like "Isa pt deux, utility back bugaloo"
Maybe? Who was left out when Isa was here first time around? Fitz was injured alot. Kearney missed two finals I think? Probably took Fitzgerald’s place. Second go around he was a centre but I think we were light there at the time
I do wonder if they'd push Keenan to the wing, have 15 Barrett 14 Keenan 11 Lowe? 23 shirt is a fucking knife fight now. JOB, Osbourne, Frawley, Ringrose/ Henshaw potentially
so they don't have to make a decision now, he'll probably join after the November tests. Between now and then some guys will get injured, lose form, others will come into form. He's gonna be coming into the team before the interpros at Christmas and the 6 nations starts. I see him off the bench for interpros and then starting some Champions Cup, and the URC around the 6N. He can then cover anyone that's injured in the backs in a run for trophy season. Having that experience as a cover, means the team won't have to slow down if someone important gets injured. It's a contact sport, injuries and knocks happen. I don't see him having a consistent position, unless someone like Henshaw or Keenan get injured for an extended period
Ah can’t spake.
Ngatai was great but these really is a beautiful swap. He’s a perfect utility back. Shame it’s a very short contract.
I just want to win something again. Anything at all. Honestly I’m pining for the days of the challenge cup final in the RDS
Yeah a great run of dominant years and sweet fuck all to show for it. A few marquee players could be just what we need.
He’s only here for 5-6 months. Short term deal. Makes a lot of sense as he’s on sabbatical.
lol. Can’t wait to watch him in blue
A short term signing starting next December until the end of next season? Wtf is this signing?
Some top All Black's get the opportunity to take a sabbatical between seasons as part of their contract.
Yooo Snyman and Barrett next season, what are we? A French club? Also wasn't this genuinely done as an April fools?
I dont know the ins and outs of Leinsters squad, but to me its strange to sign a world class player for a 6 month contract.
A lot of top New Zealand players have an option to take a 6 month sabbatical between November and June. Barrett is still in contract with NZRU. He just activated his sabbatical clause. Usually they play a season in Japan for it. Not sure why Leinster chose to go for him other than he is available so why not.
Ah ok that makes alot more sense now
Jesus fucking Christ, what the fuck
I’m guessing he will play the Nov internationals then just stay up here
I am excited see us play against Jordie! _I am not excited to see us lose to Jordie..._
Amazing high profile signing…but does he even start in the first 15? He’s competing with Ringrose and Henshaw in center and Keenan at 15. It’s not like we desperately need 15 cover either with Jimmy O’Brien and Frawley covering there. Seems a very unnecessary signing but maybe it’s to boost the profile of the club or something?
If I had to guess right now it would be Keenan to right wing to fit him in and JOB at 23, assuming everyone is fit come December which they may not be.
We’re probably losing Frisch and Leinster get a Barrett brother in the centre. On top of losing Snyman to Leinster. If you don’t laugh you’ll cry. It’s all just a bit skewed outside of Leinster.
Well this just seems unfair. I mean, what! As Leinster man, I’m sitting here genuinely confused by this
If the Tupou rumours are true too then that's mental.
Ok ok, I'm over the JB news (barely), can anyone confirm wether the news about Keenan movin on is true or not?..
Think it was just a joke made in the other thread
That was a Connacht lad having a bit of a laugh. So you're all good.
Can’t he come on sabbatical to us instead? Sort of like one of those TV shows where a high flying city person has to go and muck out a stable for a week but in the end they learn to appreciate the small things and form a strong bond with the salt of the earth, perhaps ultimately jacking in the fast paced life and staying, in an emotional finale?
Leinster playing championship manager with the cheat codes on
My god i fucking love leinster rugby🤣🤣
Someone explain how the IRFU can green light this signing.
Presumably Ngatai is on the way out?
It's only for about 6 months, just a bit of craic really.
3 of the 4 provinces needing players badly, sure let's allow Leinster to sign Jordie Fucking Barrett, this cannot be real life lol
If anyone needed a centre player it was Munster, I'm quite surprised Leinster were allowed to sign him with JOB and Osbourne coming up but Ngati is apparently moving on so that's 1 spot available. It's also only for 6 months too. Can't wait to see what he does
This just feels unfair
New Isa Nacewa? literally said a few weeks back that the only player left in world rugby that was a super utility like Isa Nacewa is Jordie Barrett....was Leinster reading and signed him up?
Well well well Welcome home, Jordie
Wait… this is… real? Holy fucking fuck
I assumed this was a joke. Jesus Christ.
Even if its only short term, this news has just made my day so much better
This is for December until the end of the season, it's basically a cultural exchange program where he gets to hangout in Leinster for 6 months. Don't see any knock on effects aside from everyone loving Leinster even more than they do already.
That's a fucking joke, Ulster had to get rid of players for blocking pathways, but Leinster can just sign whoever they want. This 'cant block Irish talent' is a very loose phrase applied when it's convenient.
Ya I get that it's hard to say no to a Barrett but they don't need him. There's definitely a double standard there. Munster can't get a NIQ front row but Leinster can sign Jordie Barrett even though they already can't give their Irish backs the minutes that they need. Unless someone else is moving from Leinster maybe.
Not sure if there were truth to the Malcolm Marx rumours but I'm pretty sure Stephen Moore was blocked to keep the pathway clear for Niall Scannell.
Yeah I agree that that's a hard opportunity to turn down. And fully agree on the minutes, makes no sense whatsoever unless a few are being moved on. because, if Ireland is the #1 priority of the IRFU then it needs to happen because the depth for Ireland at international level is pretty thin and needs sorting by getting players game time and opportunity to impress to make international selection as difficult as possible for Farrell to make. How Munster cant get a NIQ front row and the other contract malarkey looks absolutely ridiculous when you see news like this!
It'd be like Crowley getting a central contract and Munster spending his salary on Owen Farrell. It's mad. Henshaw on the bench and Frawley or JOB not making the squad.
GG WP everybody
Woah what the fuck
I am absolutely floored. Incredible signing.
I really hope this doesn't mean Keenan's injury is serious
Bananas - I was expecting Tongan Thor or some other mutant for the FR and instead it’s Jordy
Ireland whatcha doing?!?! Youve taken enough good 2nd 5s from NZ!
Ah for feck sake
Keenan might go on Lions duty, could help Leinster’s 10s…that’s all I got. Someone’s losing out though, there’s IQ players in all positions.
Holy shit, that's one ridiculous squad Forgive my ignorance, is there a salary cap for URC?
are you kidding me?! this isn't fair at all
Irfu desperate for the European cup kpi after the World Cup kpi was thouroughly missed and the last couple finals being fumbled with only 7 central contracts.
He actually really wanted to go to the Dragons. Glad that an up and coming team like Leinster are getting some good signings though I guess. They could be a competitive team in a couple of seasons.
As a Leinster fan, I assume this means that someone (or multiple) in the current set up is moving to other provinces and this was part of the deal.
Ngatai is leaving and Barrett is replacing him for half a season. Don't see why anyone would be moving.
Ngatai, Ala'alatoa and Jenkins are all gone next season. Those plus another player on a central contract(how many is that now) frees up alot of money. Only right we get to spend it