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    All Black Rieko Ioane is poised to make his Leinster rugby debut in Sunday's Champions Cup opener against Harlequins

    All Black Rieko Ioane is poised to make his Leinster rugby debut in Sunday's Champions Cup opener against Harlequins


    Ioane linked up with his new teammates midway through last week, and is available for selection.

    The 28-year-old is on a seven-month sabbatical contract with the Irish club, and will return to the Blues in 2027.

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