Jordie Barrett's big moments injecting energy and belief into Leinster

The stats, impressive as they were, don’t even do him justice. His running lines and power meshed with a delicious offload game. He chipped in with at least three turnovers. He made one breathtaking chase back and clearance. He even collected a lineout.

EXCEPTIONAL: Leinster’s Jordie Barrett gave a five star performance in their Champions Cup quarter-final victory over Glasgow Warriors. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Chances are that if you haven’t seen Jordie Barrett’s other-worldly Champions Cup quarter-final performance against Glasgow Warriors last Friday night then you have most definitely heard of it.

It’s rare that one player stands head and shoulders above his or her peers throughout 80 minutes of rugby. This, as Nigel Owens would say, is not soccer. That extends beyond behaviour norms to just how damn hard it is for any one individual to stand a cut above the rest.