Isa Nacewa

That's what I think I was most shocked about.

James has been a weapon for Leinster, no doubt.

He's been still a weapon for Ireland.

And so close to the World Cup when I would have assumed he was part of the plans, the likes of himself and Bundy Arkey to get to this World Cup and see it through.

And I wouldn't have doubted him being on the list.

That's what shocked me the most, that they couldn't come to some agreement just a stretch a year ago.

Yeah, that's what surprised me because I'd still be putting on my starting list in whichever team.

Probably different for Leinster with a lot of young guys coming through.

They're always about pushing from the bottom up and pushing for competition.

But this is an international elite level winger that's still performing on the world stage.

So I guess that's what shocked me being so close to World Cup.

Yeah, I think so.

It can leave a sour taste.

But it'll still carry on.

You know, I think, you know, Ruan was a phenomenal addition and investment into that Ulster side.

And the whole, you know, I look at that Ulster organisation and they benefited from his time.

You know, James won't be forgotten.

His influence and his impact on this current squad over the last nine seasons is immense and will continue on.

But there'll be another change.

James Lowe somewhere down the track.