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Daily Mirror
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Tom Sunderland

New Zealand superstar Jordie Barrett hints at position switch back to junior role

It's one thing to become an elite-level talent in one position, but Jordie Barrett's versatility has given the New Zealand talent scope to explore his options in a variety of roles.

The Hurricanes star has established himself as one of rugby 's best full-backs and reigned as the All Blacks' go-to No. 15 in recent years. However, he'll turn back the clock when he starts at inside centre in Sunday's Super Rugby Pacific clash at home to the Chiefs.

Barrett, 25, hasn't started a Super Rugby fixture in midfield since April 2019 given how well-suited his 6'5" frame is to playing among the back three. His output at full-back (or sometimes on the wing) makes it easy to forget the youngest of the Barrett brothers once impressed as a centre for New Zealand's under-20s.

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