Twice already in his short career Corrie Barrett has found himself at a dead end and forced to move clubs – now he hopes his home at Goldington Road can be the launchpad to the next level.

The first cut came at Ulster as an 18-year-old when Barrett was not offered a new deal. It led him to take a leap of faith with a 36-hour trip to play his rugby in New Zealand, where he spent two years playing for Otago U19s and B team.
It led to a deal back in Ireland with Munster, although that turned into the second dead end last year when he was cut loose as the province and IRFU tightened their belt...