BOD Gives His Seal Of Approval To New Leinster Captain
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Leo Cullen this morning appointed New Zealander Isa Nacewa as captain of Leinster for the remainder of the season.
Returning Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has been named as a vice captain, alongside last season’s captain Jamie Heaslip.
Nacewa, who returned to Leinster this season after retiring in 2013, will captain the side from full-back on Sunday when the province travel to Italy to face Treviso.
Brian O’Driscoll has given his seal of approval.
I’d like to be captained by Isa Nacewa. I’d play for him alright.
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) October 30, 2015
And when asked does he not think he’s a bit nice to be captain, BOD had an excellent response.
@leinster_leader u been in a dressing room with him?!
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) October 30, 2015