Bossy

[Blue not red blood]

I remember being asked to a bbq for Stan in his estate when he was leaving and Boss spending he entire afternoon playing ball with all the kids.

Very approachable and a vital cog in our machine in the golden years

[wwed]

Great servant - intelligent, hard working and brave player who made a huge contribution through the good years. By all accounts a really decent and respected guy off the field as well. Thanks.

[Peg Leg]

I remember being asked to a bbq for Stan in his estate when he was leaving and Boss spending he entire afternoon playing ball with all the kids.

Very approachable and a vital cog in our machine in the golden years

Anyone else see bbq & Stan in the first sentence and just read cog as dog?

[blockhead]

Lots of goodwill on this thread for the departing Isaac Boss. It was similar when he left Ulster IIRC. Going to a rival but only kind words for his contribution up there too. At his peak, when we wouldn't know if he or Reddan would get the nod, he was brilliant. When it was the hard yards that were required, Boss was the man.
Good days in the green too don't forget. Got that last try in the Croke Park demolition of the Sassenach in 2007.
Hope he is paraded out in the semi in front of the 2 teams he gave so much to. What a fitting end that would be.
Thank you Isaac.

[Oldschool]

Vaguely remember being sceptical when we signed him but he was brilliant for us. You couldn't wish for a better combo than himself and Reddan in their prime, and the way he linked with SOB in particular was a huge part of what made us one of the greatest club sides ever. I've never met him but have heard from several people that he's a great guy and does lots of coaching and charity work outside of his day job. Wish him all the best!

Had the same sentiments when we signed him but he put in a great stint for us.

[curates_egg]

Anyone who disputes that he played an integral part in our last 2 Heineken Cups is a fool.
Beyond Leinster though, for me, he was the form outhalf in Ireland in 2011 and should have played a central role in the World Cup. If his peak hadn't coincided with us having a total douche in charge of the national side, he could have more Ireland caps...and steered us to a world cup final

[blockhead]

Nice.
http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/14935.php#.VzjiDHp-4Vg

[FrankBurke]

Thanks Isaac. Best of luck for the future.

[cormac]

Half-time during Friday night's match would seem the ideal occasion for a proper send-off for him.

[DartVader]

Half-time during Friday night's match would seem the ideal occasion for a proper send-off for him.

+1
He's been a class player for us over the years and he's a class guy off the field too. Always seems to have a minute to talk to fans and always a smile on his face.
Top Bloke.
Best of luck Isaac and Thanks.

[Fireworks]

Half-time during Friday night's match would seem the ideal occasion for a proper send-off for him.

+1
He's been a class player for us over the years and he's a class guy off the field too. Always seems to have a minute to talk to fans and always a smile on his face.
Top Bloke.
Best of luck Isaac and Thanks.

Either half time or just before the teams come out for kick off would be good. He deserves something like that and I am sure both sets of fans would appreciate it.

Anyone know what his plans for the future are.

[johng]

I wouldn't rule out him playing on Friday

[goreyguy]

I wouldn't rule out him playing on Friday

Reddan/McGrath are healthy. Boss hasn't played in two months either. Absolutely no reason to think he will suddenly be parachuted into the 23.

[Flash Gordon]

I remember being asked to a bbq for Stan in his estate when he was leaving and Boss spending he entire afternoon playing ball with all the kids.

Very approachable and a vital cog in our machine in the golden years

Anyone else see bbq & Stan in the first sentence and just read cog as dog?

Took me back to Stan's hilarious interview in the Guinness Storehouse a few years back. I thought I was going to die laughing.

Best of luck to Bossy. I first met him after his first cap for Ireland and he was an absolute gent and a lovely fella. In truth I think he was well past his best over the last couple of years but he was brilliant on some of our more physical away days and his dedication was phenomenal. Hope we see him back in Ireland at some point!

[RoboProp]

As a matter of interest, what are Bossy's full list of honours? I reckon 1 league win with Ulster, 2 with Leinster, and 2 HEC and an Amlin. A triple crown from 2007. Did he win 6N medal with Ireland under Joe?

[Dave Cahill]

As a matter of interest, what are Bossy's full list of honours? I reckon 1 league win with Ulster, 2 with Leinster, and 2 HEC and an Amlin. A triple crown from 2007. Did he win 6N medal with Ireland under Joe?

Two.

And I think he has a u19 rugby world cup winners medal with New Zealand, far from certain about that one though

[ronk]

Half-time during Friday night's match would seem the ideal occasion for a proper send-off for him.

+1
He's been a class player for us over the years and he's a class guy off the field too. Always seems to have a minute to talk to fans and always a smile on his face.
Top Bloke.
Best of luck Isaac and Thanks.

Either half time or just before the teams come out for kick off would be good. He deserves something like that and I am sure both sets of fans would appreciate it.

Anyone know what his plans for the future are.

I could see him coaching


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[simonokeeffe]

Boss is playing NPC for Waikato this season!

Gotta love these relentless Irish scrumhalves

[Dave Cahill]

[simonokeeffe]

Ha

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