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Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter wants Gallagher Premiership clubs to match the spending and ambition of Irish giants Leinster by developing their own ‘Fortnum and Mason’ recruitment policy.

Leinster this week confirmed the signing New Zealand star Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal for next season.

Baxter believes the 27-year-old’s sabbatical is valuable for European rugby but wants the English top-flight to also become an appealing destination for overseas stars.

‘It makes you a bit jealous you’re not working in Leinster’s recruitment department,’ Baxter said of their signing of Barrett. 

‘I don’t think it’s bad for these competitions to have world-class players.