And, with just a few weeks to go until the new season gets underway against Edinburgh on September 4, Nacewa is keen to get going.
"Personally for myself I just can't wait to get back and play," he said. "Being on the other side of the fence in New Zealand (with Auckland Blues) I've learned a lot in the last two years.
"Fingers crossed I can give as much knowledge as needed to the young guys. I've still got to perform to the best for myself week in, week out too, but the more the young guys can feed off my experience, then the better for us."
Despite a number of personnel changes at the club, Nacewa says the same mentality remains at Leinster.
"I think the biggest thing that's changed is the faces," he added. "There's still massive motivation and drive at the club."
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