‘Isa, Isa, Isa!’
Brian O’Driscoll and Ian Madigan have got their wish. 32-year-old Fiji international, and Leinster legend, Isa Nacewa is returning to the province.
The New Zealander, who left Leinster in June 2013, will be in blue again next season. Leinster are keeping supporters and media in the dark about the length of his contract. Whether it is six months [World Cup cover] or eight years, the Leinster faithful will be happy to see the versatile back at the RDS again.
Nacewa says, ‘I’m very excited to be going back to Leinster. I spent five brilliant seasons there both on and off the pitch and while the decision to leave was right at the time, I also feel now that at 32 years I’ve still got something to give. If I didn’t grab this opportunity, there will always be a sense of ‘what if’.
‘I am very grateful to John Kirwan and everyone at the Blues for the opportunity of working with them over the last two seasons. It’s not a decision Simone and I came to lightly, but we can’t wait to get back there and see what comes of it.
‘I’ve had a number of chats with Matt obviously around my role but ultimately I just can’t wait to get back onto the pitch, training and playing and of course running out at a full RDS.’
