Barrett is one of the best fullbacks in world rugby but has the versatility to cover a number of positions and has played 36 Tests for New Zealand.
The 24-year-old plays Super Rugby for the Wellington Hurricanes but revealed he’s a league fan and is considering having a crack at playing in the NRL.
“To be honest, every off-season or every time I’m sitting there watching a rugby league game, I think, s**t I’d love to go over there and play some league just for a season,” Barrett said on What A Lad podcast.
“And who knows, I might. It crosses my mind a lot.