| Boss who is originally from New Zealand signed for Ulster at the beginning of the 2005-06 season after playing his club rugby for both Waikato (NPC) and the Wellington Hurricanes (Super 14). Isaac who is eligible to play for Ireland through his maternal Grandmother who is from Co Antrim has won over 7 caps for Ireland in the last year and is set to be an important member of the Irish squad of the future.
When did you first start playing rugby?
When I was just 5 years old
What has been the highest point in your rugby career so far?
It definitely has to be scoring against England at Croke Park on the 24th February 2007.
How do you stay motivated?
Through enjoyment of training with my friends and for playing for Ulster and Ireland
How do you deal with the pressure of a big game?
I just try to relax, nerves are normal for me; if I am not nervous about a game then I am worried!
What would you have been had you not been a professional rugby player?
I would think I would be a dairy farmer, having grown up on a farm. I know I would definitely be doing something outdoors.
Please can you name your dream rugby team?
15 : Isaac Boss
14: Sitiveni Sivivatu
13: Frank Bunce
12: Walter Little
11: Zane Boss (my brother)
10: Brad Boss (my brother)
9 : Reuben Boss (my brother)
1: Gary Pagel
2: Kevin Mealamu
3: Carl Hayman
4: Victor Matfield
5: Colin Meads
6: Luke Boss (my brother)
7: Richie McCaw
8: Buck Shelford
Who or what has been the main influence in your life?
My family.
What is your biggest ambition outside rugby?
To have a big family and be happy.
Favourite food?
Potatoes – especially my Mum’s roasties!
Favourite music?
I like my older music
www.irishrugby.ie spoke to Isaac immediately after Ireland’s disappointing defeat to the Pumas and he said the following:
"It started so well, so positively. In the first half we did a lot of things well and controlled Argentina. But in the second half we made a lot of mistakes and they won with a bit of our help.
"It was such a good start with an intercept try by Carns (Brian Carney). The score after half-time was a really important one for them. And when they nicked a score to bring it to within a point, we came back with a (penalty) try. If we put points on after that it would have been crucial. But somehow they got back into the game.
'You knew when we arrived here what a special place it is. Every one has been great in Santa Fe. We got a hostile reception when we ran onto the field, but that’s good, it helped us to get up for the game. You know after that you've got to front up or you're going to be smashed and I think our boys fronted up.
"There might not be as much to work on for next week though. They're definitely beatable. We lost to them in Buenos Aires on the 2000 tour, so we want to get a win there."
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