Barrett has inside track on Ireland - Robertson

Barrett helped Leinster to the URC title last season

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland v New Zealand

Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago Date: Saturday, 1 November Kick-off: 20:10 GMT

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New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson said Jordie Barrett has given his team some "insights" into Ireland as they prepare for Saturday's Test match in Chicago (20:10 BST).

The 28-year-old spent the second half of last season at Leinster, who have provided the bulk of the Ireland squad for this autumn series.

After helping the Irish province win last season's United Rugby Championship, Barrett returned to the Hurricanes in New Zealand but has not ruled out a second stint with Leinster.

For now, he is preparing to face many of his former team-mates and Robertson is delighted to have Barrett's influence around the All Blacks' squad.

"Jordi is pretty special. You get players on your team that are coaches before they are coaches," he said at a news conference on Tuesday.

"He studies the game, studies the opposition. His memory on people's statistics, where they play.

"He has given us some good insights and it is great for him to be part of our team. He's looking forward to the game and has a few mates on the other side."

'We must learn the lessons of 2016'

Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time in their history when the sides last met in Chicago back in 2016

Nine years ago, Ireland recorded their first-ever victory over New Zealand when they met sat Soldier Field - the venue for Saturday's test.

It was a momentous day in Irish rugby, but for New Zealand, the emotions were contrasting.

"When you reflect back and it's the first time in history, you don't want to be that team, but it's happened now and you accept it," Robertson reflected.

"You ask players and coaches who were around then what were the learnings from that week and try to get it right this week."

New Zealand scored a 3-0 series win over France in the summer before turning to the Rugby Championship where they were edged out for the title by South Africa on scoring difference.

In contrast, 18 of the Ireland squad were part of the successful British and Irish Lions' tour to Australia, but Robertson doesn't buy into the theory that will hamper Andy Farrell's side's preparations for Saturday's test.

"They won a series away which is tough for the Lions but have a group of men who have played test footy, so they'll be ready.

"They have good cohesion and are well coached, so we expected the best of them. We know their strengths, know they'll be a team well organised and well structured who take you deep into the phases.

"We are well into our test series, but that doesn't guarantee you anything."