Jordie Barrett will bring something different to Leinster - Jamison Gibson-Park

Competing on two fronts at the business end of the season, it would appear that Leinster are again on the cusp of proving the complete package in club rugby.

Coming off the back of beating the European champions, La Rochelle, at the weekend, Leo Cullen's side are off to South Africa for a couple of United Rugby Championship games as they look to continue their dominance in this year’s competition.

And with a Champions Cup semi-final to look forward to early next month against Northampton Saints, Leinster have a very strong chance of securing a record-equalling fifth European Cup.

Just two wins away from matching Toulouse atop that particular table, Cullen’s side are planning to get the job done at the third time of asking, having lost the last two finals.

And yet, with so much to look forward to for the remaining weeks of the current campaign, the Dublin-based club are already planning for next season with a significant signing signalling their intentions to maintain that domination.

The arrival of All Blacks star Jordie Barrett into the Leinster ranks may be seen by some as a luxury signing, an unnecessary addition of quality into an already stellar back line.

However, for Leinster, it is a chance to work with one of the world’s best players, where he will bring added strength on the pitch while also tapping into his knowledge on and around the training ground.

"Something different" is how scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park described his arrival, with the Leinster scrum-half keen to work and learn alongside the explosive Barrett.

"It’s pretty awesome, he’s a fine player and he’s at the top of his game at the moment," said Gibson-Park, speaking to RTÉ Sport at a Bank of Ireland event.

"He brings something a little bit different, and