Isacc Boss injured.

browner · Post by **browner** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:49 am

Gatland off to losing start
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08:59 - 31 July 2005

New Waikato coach Warren Gatland failed to get the start he was hoping for as the province went down to a 31-28 defeat to unfancied Northland.

Former Leinster fly-half David Holwell kicked the decisive points to give Northland the edge and upset ex-Wasps coach Gatland's return to New Zealand rugby.

One positive for Gatland was the emergence of half-back Brendon Leonard, as cover for All Black Byron Kelleher and the Ulster-bound Isaac Boss, currently injured.

Lets hope it's not too serious.

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:19 pm

He damaged rib cartilage back in May, hope he soon recovers.

browner · Post by **browner** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:32 pm

Is the rib injury and the current one related?

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:40 pm

Havn't got a clue browner, I found that info in same place as you did, rib cartilage can be very slow to heal if badly damaged

hope his was not too serious.

cables · Post by **cables** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:40 pm

13 May in a game against Crusaders Boss tacked his opposite no 15 (Leon MacDonald) as he scored. The rib injury was probably then and it was reported on the injury site on the 17th at the latest. Don't know if he played on or not but he was on bench (20) on 20 May for the semi-final again against Crusaders. Again I do not know if he came on or not in that game.

I had a rib injury about 2 years ago I felt it was close enough to a year before I was no longer aware of it while only just going about life (turning while driving and getting out of a chair was very sore).

colinh · Post by **colinh** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:46 pm

Cables ... your powers of recovery may I suggest might be quicker than Issacs. Your body is better aenethised and it is a well know fact that a beard helps physical recovery.

Colin

cables · Post by **cables** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 8:57 pm

And both help keep the body heat in on cold Friday nights!

ballpark · Post by **ballpark** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:14 pm

See Boss will be here at the end of September in time for Heiny registration. The BBC site mentions that he could be fast tracked into the Ireland squad for the Autumn internationals. Hardly a ringing endorsement for Kieran Campbell's talents if that were true. Hope the wee guy (KC) goes out and shows Ireland what they're missing this season again and gives his all for ULSTER!!!!!.

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 10:20 pm

The Japanese tour showed what Eddie thought of KC, 18 minutes I think between 2 matches

I would also worry about Bryn's fullback place if Eddie has thoughts of Boss playing in that position. His signing reeks of D4 influence.

pwrmoore · Post by **pwrmoore** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 10:52 pm

As said before Its good to see talent being brought to ravers. But I hate to see KC getting the runaround when he really deserves a shot at a full time spot in a green shirt.

Freddie Benson · Post by **Freddie Benson** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:36 am

IF it was based on performances then Campbell and Murphy would be the Irish squad SHs. But then we all know it's not, so it's with a sense of resignation that I can see Boss, who did little to impress me during the S12, going straight into the Ireland set-up.

That will hopefully allow KC to continue his excellent form with Ulster.

colinh · Post by **colinh** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:10 am

Freddie

I have heard albeit only chat that Boss will be in the Ireland setup but that would be very harsh on Campbell. There was also chat of Leinster looking for Campbell but they were advisedthat he was not on the move.

Colin

Freddie Benson · Post by **Freddie Benson** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:44 am

not denying it's harsh on KC Colin - I do believe he's earned a run at international level.

But with my Ulster hat on, I'll be much happier seeing KC playing 20 odd games for us than ar$eing about at squad get togethers, riding the pine and water carrying.