Hurricanes and All Blacks youngster Jordie Barrett is crediting advice from his mum, as he prepares to make his return to rugby against the Jaguares this weekend.
Following a stellar start to 2017, culminating in his All Blacks debut against the British and Irish Lions, the youngest Barrett brother's year was cruelly cut short by a shoulder injury that saw him sidelined for the rest of the year.
However, while many players would be distraught at such a devastating injury, Barrett saw it as a positive - thanks to advice given to him by his mum, Robin.
"Mum said to me, it could be a blessing in disguise, and hopefully it's worked out to be that way," Barrett told Fairfax.
"It gave me some time off and I was able experience some more time at home and I was able to go down and complete two papers at summer school at Lincoln Uni."
"In a way I hope it's a blessing and given me time away from the game to think about it, refresh mentally and hopefully recharge for this year."
Barrett will make a return to the Hurricanes starting side alongside older brother Beauden, as they travel to Buenos Aires to face the Jaguares.
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