Isa Nacewa appreciation thread - Part II

errlloyd

The only place howlett made significantly more impact was on the bonnets of a bunch of cars in London, and that was before he moved to munster. :pac:

PhlegmyMoses

Howlett was a class player as well, up there as one of the best imports. Ruan Pienaar would be in the convo too. Nacewa is just ahead in terms of overall impact imo, he brought more out of some lesser lights and was electric in attack and defence. Your kicker is going bad? Up steps Isa with no pageantry to the kick, few steps back and split the posts. He is borderline irreplaceable considering his utility and availability and he will be sorely missed in that backline

Trojan

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

Howlett was a class player as well, up there as one of the best imports. Ruan Pienaar would be in the convo too. Nacewa is just ahead in terms of overall impact imo, he brought more out of some lesser lights and was electric in attack and defence. Your kicker is going bad? Up steps Isa with no pageantry to the kick, few steps back and split the posts. He is borderline irreplaceable considering his utility and availability and he will be sorely missed in that backline

100%.

Plus 3, possibly 4 European cups. No one else is even close. I appreciate those trying to make an argument of it. But no.

arsebiscuits1

I don't think Isa needs any other testimonial to how good he is than this

https://www.sportsjoe.ie/rugby/brian-odriscoll-reveals-rugbys-biggest-cheat-favourite-ever-player-worst-man-tour-85941

Best player you've ever played with: Isa Nacewa (Leinster)

"I absolutely loved playing with Isa Nacewa," he said. "He came with a small reputation. He was one of, if not the most competitive rugby player I've ever played with. He would see things earlier than everyone else and, physically, he was very, very skillful. Not ridiculously quick but his ability to read play in advance was unrivalled.

"It looks as if he doesn't do anything remarkable but he does everything very well. He's a really good player.

"It was like a game of chess, he'd read one play ahead and it'd be a little bit of telepathy as to what they're going to do. You would take a huge amount of satisfaction when the two of you were on the same page.

BOD said he was the best. He was the best. End of

.ak

Godspeed Isakeli.

Shefwedfan

It was discussed on one of the Podcast on who was the most influential import. Pinnear in Ulster was mentioned, Dougie, John Langford, etc etc

Someone just said.....Isa, when you retire you look at the medals and Isa has a bucket load of them.......

Question answered!!!!