'One of the true greats' - Praise for Jamie Heaslip after he calls time on rugby career

The Leinster and Ireland player announced his retirement today.

1. Ian Madigan

It has been incredible to get to know @jamieheaslip as a player and a person. For me he set the standard with professionalism so I did my best to copy him. So many great memories in Green and Blue and looking forward seeing you go well in your next chapter. Thanks Jamie pic.twitter.com/E0WoCNrH7X
— Ian madigan (@Ian_madigan) February 26, 2018

Ian madigan / Twitter

2. Stephen Ferris

3. Cian Healy

4. Jason Robinson

Congrats on a great career mate!
All the best 👊🏽
— Jason Robinson OBE (@Jason15Robinson) February 26, 2018

5. Brian O’Driscoll

Sad to see injury forcing @jamieheaslip into early retirement. What a servant to @leinsterrugby, @IrishRugby & @lionsofficial he’s been. A terrific professional and incredibly savvy player that you could only fully appreciate as a team mate. pic.twitter.com/3JijdYnpAe
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) February 26, 2018

Brian O'Driscoll / Twitter

6. Simon Zebo

What a career,
Player,
And teammate 💪🏾
Happy retirement brother @jamieheaslip pic.twitter.com/xDVKKdELqu
— Simon Zebo (@SimonZebo) February 26, 2018

Simon Zebo / Twitter

7. Leinster Rugby

A legend hangs up his boots.

Thanks for everything, @jamieheaslip. #ThanksJamie pic.twitter.com/M32DNQ8m2X
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) February 26, 2018

Leinster Rugby / Twitter

8. Jordi Murphy

Jordi

9. Irish Rugby

A card and a player to treasure! https://t.co/u6tSFTvmSI
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 26, 2018

Irish Rugby / Twitter

10. Sean O’Brien

SOBrien

11. Niamh Briggs

One of the best! Sorry it’s not on your terms @jamieheaslip but the very best of luck in the next chapter! #legend https://t.co/BQZTksSSMN
— Niamh Briggs (@niamhbriggs15) February 26, 2018

Niamh Briggs / Twitter

12. Rob Kearney

Started my career 14 years ago with this man and we have made some incredible memories together. His consistency and professionalism are unrivalled. Huge respect for someone who will be remembered as one of the true greats of Irish rugby. pic.twitter.com/Z9CDinacy2
— Rob Kearney (@KearneyRob) February 26, 2018

13. Martyn Williams

All the best on the other side fella, one hell of a career...👏
— Martyn Williams (@martynewilliams) February 26, 2018

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