Boss: I have achieved all my goals at Leinster

Boss, 36, earned 23 Ireland caps and in the blue of Leinster won both domestic and European trophies when he joined from Ulster in 2010.

This Guinness PRO12 season will be the last for the Kiwi-born No.9 and Boss admits his career has taken him on quite a journey.

"Growing up I wouldn't even have known what Leinster was or dreamt of playing for Leinster," said Boss - who was speaking at the Leinster Rugby Awards Ball,.

"I've come on a different journey to here, I guess. Being a part of Leinster has probably enabled me to achieve all of my goals that I've had in rugby.

"I'm grateful for all the opportunities it's given me. I loved every minute of it. It's always tough when you leave it behind."

And Leinster club legend Isa Nacewa shone more light on Boss' influential role at the RDS.

"From day one that Bossy got here, he probably brings more positive energy to our whole environment than any other player here," Nacewa said on the night.

"He's bouncing off the walls at seven in the morning and that continues on the whole day. Everyone's fed off that through the years that he's been here."

Boss' charity work outside of rugby was also highlighted, with Nacewa saying: "People wouldn't know, but the amount of time he dedicates to charities outside rugby.

"He's absolutely selfless and would probably do more charity work than any other player in Leinster.

"I was so happy when he got that award [the IRUPA Medal for Excellence, for combining on-field effort with off-field commitment to the game] because it's one that means a lot to him."

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