NEW Zealand centre Rieko Ioane says he is excited to grow his game at Leinster after agreeing to join the URC leaders on a season-long sabbatical after the autumn Tests.
Ioane, 28, below, is contracted to the Blues in New Zealand until 2027 but will join Leinster on a seven-month contract.
His All Blacks midfield partner Jordie Barrett, who starred in Leinster’s Champions Cup victory over Glasgow last week, will finish his spell at Leinster at the end of this season.
“It’s an exciting oppor-tunity to play in Ireland for an iconic team, grow my game and experien...
