Jordie Barrett relishes chance to play at inside centre
Jordie Barrett played at inside centre during the Auckland game against Australia
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All Blacks star Jordie Barrett is enjoying playing at inside centre after playing most of his career at fullback.
An injury to David Havili meant Barrett had to shift from fullback to number 12 jersey for the last weekend's encounter against the Wallabies and the 25-year-old said he is ready for the challenge if the situation demands.
"It's different. I felt like I couldn't get out of fourth gear, particularly with accelerations, decelerations, and more collisions.
"That's just the nature of being in the midfield. I still love playing 15 [fullback], and I love playing 12 [second five-eighths]. I just enjoy an opportunity to play for the All Blacks."
The All Blacks had a mixed season as they lost the home series against Ireland for the first time and were defeated by Argentina and South Africa apiece in the first four rounds.
Nevertheless, they bounced back with back to back wins against the Wallabies to not just claim the Bledisloe Cup for the 19th consecutive year but also to lift the Rugby Championship title.
"We weren't too proud of our last quarter last week, and it could have gone in a different direction, so we knew, coming back to New Zealand, and Eden Park, it's a place where we hold a high account, and we wanted to put on a performance that our fans and New Zealand are proud of.
"Consistency is important, it's what we strive for every day as All Blacks. The last few months haven't been up to standard but I think we're heading in the right direction now."
