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Everyone is saying the same thing after Jordie Barrett's Leinster debut

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Everyone is saying the same thing after Bristol Bears were brought down to earth in their Investec Champions Cup opener by a Leinster side that ultimately delivered a commanding 35-12 victory at Ashton Gate.

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While the Irish heavyweights eventually hit fifth gear after a sluggish start, it was the narrative surrounding their “Bomb Squad” and Jordie Barrett’s stellar debut that set social media alight.

Leinster’s ability to call upon world-class talent from the bench left both fans and pundits marvelling.

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    Leinster coach Jacque Nienaber – seemingly inspired by his and Rassie Erasmus’ much-vaunted Springboks substitution strategy – deployed a star-studded replacements’ lineup featuring Barrett, Caelan Doris, Andrew Porter, and World Cup winner RG Snyman.

    The effect was devastating as Leinster turned a close contest into a dominant statement win.

    New Zealand superstar Jordie Barrett made a near-immediate impact, scoring a try after 15 minutes of his Leinster debut and looked every inch the marquee signing the club had hoped for.

    Fans were equally effusive about his performance [not to mention that Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast and Snyman]. His try-scoring debut was a cherry on top of a performance that suggests Barrett will be a key cog in Leinster’s machine this season.

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    Much of the post-match discussion centred around Leinster’s ridiculous strength in depth. Social media predictably erupted with comparisons to the Springboks’ famous “Bomb Squad” – albeit without the 6-2 bench split. The ability to bring on players of Doris, Snyman, Porter, and Barrett’s calibre was described by many as “scary” and a sign of Leinster’s menacing threat in Europe.

    Welsh rugby writer Simon Thomas summed it up, tweeting: “Leinster march on with a statement 35-12 Champions Cup victory over English Premiership high-fliers Bristol at Ashton Gate as Jordie Barrett makes a classy try-scoring debut. Played eight, won eight so far this season. Their squad depth is scary.”

    Gareth Reynold posted: “The squad depth is frightening. No one in Europe can match what Leinster are doing with their Bomb Squad and their stars like Barrett. It’s going to take something special to stop them. For Bristol, the game was a harsh reality check. For the rest of Europe, it was a stark reminder: Leinster are the team to beat, and their Bomb Squad is primed and ready to dismantle anyone in their path.

    Barrett was quick to acknowledge the warm welcome he has received in Ireland after the game.

    “Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose have been awesome this week. It made my job a lot easier… The city of Dublin and even people all across the other provinces in Ireland have been outstanding, so I’ve enjoyed it so far,” Barrett told Premier Sports.

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    Thomas K 162 days ago

    He scored one ok try. Wouldn’t get too excited just yet.

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    YeowNotEven 162 days ago

    Hope Razor was watching. This is how you use Jordie.

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    Lulu 162 days ago

    I don't think DMac is the right flyhalf for Jordie. Wonder if we will lhear Matt Williams go on about this bomb squad.

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    Head high tackle 162 days ago

    Perhaps Jordie isnt the right 12 for any of NZs 10s. He has now had BB. Mounga and Dmac and played the same boring play with all of them. This is only domestic level tho.

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    Nickers 162 days ago

    Hopefully seeing his full skillset on display will inspire Razor to expand his role beyond crash balls.

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    SadersMan 162 days ago

    Yes, you can buy anything these days.

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    Bruiser 162 days ago

    Jordie will bring energy and leadership as much as anything else. He's more vocal than his younger bro

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    RD 161 days ago

    I'll assume that you're talking about his older brother Beauden. Beauden is massively vocal and does a lot to organise the backline.

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    ES 162 days ago

    hahahaha Leinster have enough leadership, they don't need another leader

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    CV 162 days ago

    He is the youngest bro...

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    SadersMan 162 days ago

    To be fair, he's been a disappointment as VC of a mostly misfiring ABs backline, this year. Hopefully next year, he can do a better job.

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