Thank you Isa

blockhead · Post by **blockhead** » April 24th, 2018, 12:56 pm

We will play a Pro14 home semi a week after the Heino final. Win or lose that final we will have a massive incentive to win that semi just to give ISA a resounding send-off at the Aviva.

suisse · Post by **suisse** » April 24th, 2018, 12:57 pm

I'll miss you Isa. One of the greatest (regardless of nationalities) to ever wear that blue jersey.

Every time I think of how much of a legend Isa is, I'm reminded of Niall Kiely. May Niall finally get closure.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/even-s ... g-1.758025

blockhead · Post by **blockhead** » April 24th, 2018, 1:25 pm

suisse wrote:I'll miss you Isa. One of the greatest (regardless of nationalities) to ever wear that blue jersey.

Every time I think of how much of a legend Isa is, I'm reminded of Niall Kiely. May Niall finally get closure.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/even-s ... g-1.758025

Christ, they truly were an obnoxious bunch during that period. But that period ended that day. ISA stuffed it down their gobs.

colster · Post by **colster** » April 24th, 2018, 1:35 pm

I don't have the words really. Legend doesn't seem enough to describe Isa Nacewa. I just feel privileged to have seen him play in a blue jersey. We were blessed to have him in our team.
Thank you Isa.

wixfjord · Post by **wixfjord** » April 24th, 2018, 1:38 pm

Haha reading that piece always cheers me up!

The most ironic line:

'Importing instant-fix, High Veldt muscle isn’t going to provide either a medium or long-term solution'

Too right Niall!

arsebiscuits1 · Post by **arsebiscuits1** » April 24th, 2018, 1:41 pm

Finishes on 182 caps.

Entering into the realm of what-if-ville, but he averaged 23 games a season. So if he stayed during retirement part 1, it is fair to assume he would have ended up on 228 Leinster caps. I wonder where that would have put him on the all time leaderboard.

What a servant.

In 2010-2011 he played a scarcely believable 32 games for 2400 minutes. What a machine

colster · Post by **colster** » April 24th, 2018, 1:51 pm

Class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528HoWA ... e=youtu.be

BlueBlue · Post by **BlueBlue** » April 24th, 2018, 2:26 pm

Big thank you, but its one of those occasions where all the thanks in the world doesn't even come close. Best wishes for all you do in the future.

lummix · Post by **lummix** » April 24th, 2018, 2:52 pm

Absolute legend.

Set the standard for the team. Not just for one but two different generations of the team

Should be given a coaching role

desperado · Post by **desperado** » April 24th, 2018, 3:34 pm

Unbelievably versatile, skillful, teak-tough rugby gentleman. A true sportsman and leader. Had the pleasure of chatting to him briefly this year in the hotel in Exeter when the team had to stay over.

Hornet · Post by **Hornet** » April 24th, 2018, 4:01 pm

Outstanding Player. Outstanding Leader. One of the true greats of Leinster Rugby. Glad he was ours. Our gain was the Southern Hemispheres loss. Thoroughly deserving of all the accolades. Hoping his last month with us will be his most successful. Thanks for everything.

RavenhillRaider · Post by **RavenhillRaider** » April 24th, 2018, 4:25 pm

Class act, and ultimate team player. Good luck.

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Fireworks · Post by **Fireworks** » April 24th, 2018, 4:38 pm

If he is going back to Auckland then I hope he has to deal with the weight of two more medals in his luggage.

I think we need to create a hall of fame just so he can be inducted into it.

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » April 24th, 2018, 4:59 pm

Fireworks wrote:If he is going back to Auckland then I hope he has to deal with the weight of two more medals in his luggage.

I think we need to create a hall of fame just so he can be inducted into it.

In fairness, if there were a hall of fame for every position on the pitch there could well be 15 Isa's in it!

Xanthippe · Post by **Xanthippe** » April 24th, 2018, 6:11 pm

arsebiscuits1 wrote:Finishes on 182 caps.

Entering into the realm of what-if-ville, but he averaged 23 games a season. So if he stayed during retirement part 1, it is fair to assume he would have ended up on 228 Leinster caps. I wonder where that would have put him on the all time leaderboard.

What a servant.

In 2010-2011 he played a scarcely believable 32 games for 2400 minutes. What a machine

228 would have put him 3rd - behind Darce on 257 and Jamie on 229

Hippo · Post by **Hippo** » April 24th, 2018, 6:22 pm

What a fantastic player, and one who has given so much to Leinster. He needs a proper send off!

Blueberry · Post by **Blueberry** » April 24th, 2018, 7:17 pm

What a pleasure it has been watching Isa over the last few years, one of the true blue greats. Power and a great rugby brain, if he decides to stay involved in Leinster Rugby in a coaching capacity he would be a welcome addition.

ISA ISA ISA let's send him off in style with a 4th Star !!

blues_fan · Post by **blues_fan** » April 25th, 2018, 8:59 am

he's alrite

BlueWheels · Post by **BlueWheels** » April 25th, 2018, 9:56 am

If you were to design the prototype of the all round rugby player, you could do a lot worse that model it on ISA

No matter how good our squad is next season and the years after that, it will be a poor without ISA

Thanks for the memories Isa & best wishes for the future, you'll always be welcome where ever Leinster are playing.

Peg Leg · Post by **Peg Leg** » April 25th, 2018, 11:13 am

The Next Levellers: Richardt, Isa, Ollie.
3 club greats with a category all for themselves such was their impact on the culture, squad and team mates.

Thank you.

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