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Rieko Ioane’s move to Leinster sure to anger supporters of other provinces

Kiwi will not represent a like-for-like replacement of Jordie Barrett and is in curious position of being a pantomime villain for Leinster fans

Rieko Ioane of New Zealand in action against Ireland during last November's Autumn Nations Series clash at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Rieko Ioane of New Zealand in action against Ireland during last November's Autumn Nations Series clash at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
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John O'Sullivan
Wed Apr 16 2025 - 15:57
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