Munster's Ryan says Barrett to Leinster is good for Irish rugby

The veteran prop says critics of the move are missing the big picture

'HUGE COMPLIMENT': Connacht Rugby’s Mack Hansen, Byron Ralston and Ava Ryder, Ulster Rugby’s Jacob Stockdale, Rob Herring and Abby Moyles, Munster Rugby’s Kate Flannery, John Ryan and Paddy Patterson and Leinster Rugby’s Jamison Gibson-Park, Josh van der Flier, Aimee Clarke. Pic: Dan Sheridan, Inpho

Munster veteran John Ryan believes Leinster’s capture of All Blacks star Jordie Barrett for next season is a “huge compliment for Irish rugby” and that critics of the signing are missing the bigger picture.

The former Ireland prop also lauded former Munster team-mate Tyler Bleyendaal’s appointment as Leinster’s replacement for Ireland-bound attack coach Andrew Goodman.