Munster star John Ryan argues that non-Leinster fans have got it wrong about the Blues' sensational signing of Jordie Barrett.
READ MORE: Victor Matfield: In Jordie Barrett, Leinster are making the signings to propel them away from URC rivalsBut Ryan said: “You can paint that a lot of different ways. I think people are looking at that picture totally wrong. "This is a sabbatical he’s taking to come and play in Ireland, which is a huge compliment to rugby in this country.”
"It's not like he's at the end of his career, he's smack bang in the middle of it and flying it, so he should be a huge addition.
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