Full name | Jordan Matthew Barrett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 17 February 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Francis Douglas Memorial College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Lincoln University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position(s) | Centre, Fullback | ||
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Provincial / State sides | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2016 2017– |
Canterbury Taranaki |
12 0 |
(123) (0) |
Correct as of 3 July 2017
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Super Rugby | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2017– | Hurricanes | 14 | (90) |
National team(s) | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2016 2017– |
New Zealand U-20 New Zealand |
7 2 |
(73) (5) |
Correct as of 16 June 2017
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Jordan Matthew "Jordie" Barrett (born 17 February 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a centre or fullback for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby competition.
Barrett has represented New Zealand at age-grade level, being apart of the 2016 under-20 side that took part at the World Championships in England. He was selected for New Zealand's historic series against the British and Irish Lions in 2017, making his test debut against Samoa in a warm-up match. Barrett represents Taranaki at provincial level, previously playing for Canterbury during their 2016 Ranfurly Shield tenure and Mitre 10 Cup champions. He also was awarded New Zealand age-grade player and Mitre 10 Cup player of the year.
Born and raised in a rugby household, his older brothers Beauden, Scott and Kane also went on to become professional rugby players. His father Kevin 'Smiley' Barrett was an uncompromising loose forward for Taranaki, playing 167 games for the amber and blacks. Jordie played in the Canterbury Metro senior rugby tournament for Lincoln University. He also represented his school, Francis Douglas Memorial College just like his brothers before him.
Barrett signed with Canterbury for their 2016 Mitre 10 Cup campaign. He made his debut coming off the bench, but found himself making the starting match-day 23 throughout the year. Barrett began to impress, following up a solid showing against Tasman in just his second game at provincial level. A 25-point haul was his reward for a quality performance. Overall Barrett gained 12 appearances for the side and scored 123 points, as well as winning the sides eighth Mitre 10 Cup title after their 43–27 victory over the Tasman in the 2016 grand final and also retaining the Ranfurly Shield. After his stand-out year, he featured at the New Zealand Rugby Awards, winning the age grade and Mitre 10 Cup player of the year.