I might go to the grave (It'll take a fair bit to convince otherwise) that 2003 Blues backs; 10: Spencer 11. Rokocoko 12. Tuitupou 13. Muliaina 14. Rupeni 15. Howlett was the best back line in non-test history.

@peterpaulo6081

6 жыл бұрын

Laurie Rumpel I think I love you... please marry me lol

@mikehendry5121

5 жыл бұрын

that's a big claim, especially when you consider that the 1986/7 Auckland side was widely considered the 2nd best rugby team in the world (behind only the AB's). Off the top of my head, Kirk @9, Fox @10, Terry Wright 11, ??? 12, Joe Stanley at 13, Kirwan 14 and Greg Cooper (I think at fullback). Five of that six were in the All Blacks' WC winning side. Tough to beat. Old timers like my late father would no doubt talk equally glowingly of the great 1960's Ranfurlie Shield side. No question though that the back three of the 03 Auckland side in Joe, Muls and Dougie was of the very highest calibre.

@joaquindarby4208

5 жыл бұрын

Feels like another era.

@abatesnz

5 жыл бұрын

Then's the North Harbour '94 backline - Strachan, Burton, Woods, Little, Bunce, Rush, Osborne.

@bigblue390

5 жыл бұрын

Peace for All quade cooper hahahahahaha thats good

The try against crusaders might be my favourite moment ever in rugby 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

A lot to be said about running with the ball in both hands,allways gave himself options🤙legend!!

@naddanbb

Жыл бұрын

will jordan does it too

It takes a damn Legend to casually walk over the try line and plant the ball in the corner and successfully kick the conversion against The Saders themselves.... 🤙

@himalayan8315

4 жыл бұрын

I was at that game remember it well.he broke the crusaders off something proper and bodied the crowd.what magical moment in rugby history.salutes to the king😎

@PoornaCW

2 жыл бұрын

That kick brought me here again. Like for the 10th time. Yesterday Blues won for the first time since that day in 2004. One of King Carlos's marvels

I always loved Spencer's playing style. He is truly a legend!

Spencer was an enigma. In his prime he was gifted a special player ahead of his time. He was also risky at times but that was the kind of player he was

Carlos Spencer, in my opinion, was one of the best attacking first fives in the all black jersey. A great example of running with the ball in two hands, which gives you options on attack, and puts the opposition in to minds. His skills and decision making were on another level. He had charisma, pace, and a pretty handy goal kicker. He was awesome when he played for the Maori team as well. I met him in Gisborne 2004-05, promoting and signing his book. He was very humble and down to earth.

@nizzanator

Жыл бұрын

Grew up Idolizing Carlos Spencer. The definition of a perfect all-around player. He could run it, his kicking skills were amazing, the pace, the playmaking. All with some solid defensive skills thrown in too. The man could do it all. Definately my most favourite All-Black of all time.

@JamesLaserpimpWalsh

Жыл бұрын

Well said sir.

That 2003 blues team HAS to be one of the greatest super teams of all time - Meeuws, woodcock, mealamu, Ali, Mika, Tuialii, Devine, Spencer, Ai’i, tuitupou, rokocoko, Tipoki, howlett, caucaunibuca, muliaina CRAZY squad

@ItzCoopzFtw

5 жыл бұрын

I was only 9 and I can still remember that great squad!

@jaredrika391

5 жыл бұрын

Ye bro, lethal

@straightbotz9999

5 жыл бұрын

I agree super 12 was entertaining

@chrisclark719

5 жыл бұрын

@@straightbotz9999 distant memory they gave been shit ever since

@straightbotz9999

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisclark719 agreed

One of the best to ever play the game

One of my all time favourite players. Much preferred him to Merhtenz. Probably still pick Larkham or Carter first in a tight game, but before Benji, Quade and Johnson, there was King Carlos! Much respect from across the ditch.👍

@paulbismuth10

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, unfortunatly managers sometimes prefers safety instead of instincts. But it's a problem of riches, with Merthens or Spencer it comes down to a matter of taste.

3:42 this is one of the greatest moments in Super Rugby history. Carlos was hated down in Christchurch. He had mega beef with them and the Crusaders being an Aucklander and what not. The score was 29-31 to the Blues with minutes to go when he decided he would pass and run rather than kick and waste time. And instead of just casually popping the ball down the second he hit the try line he decided he would dart off into the corner and try. To complete it off he then converted the kick and gave the crowd a cheeky middle finger salute.

@Awesome14450

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely. I will never forget it. I remember watching this and going wtf is this guy doing when he didn't dot the ball down. It was already an unnecessary spectacular length of the field try, but that deliberate sideline conversion made it the stuff of legend.

@timoteojuans1964

5 жыл бұрын

J. Tizzle for sure one of the great moments in super rugby. King Carlos was my favorite player growing up but it was moments like in that Crusadors game that were his downfall too. He wasn't the greatest all-black fly half simply because he took too many unneccesary chances. It's what made us love him too I suppose.

@archvermin

5 жыл бұрын

Damn, twisting the knife for sure

@MeanAzz_13

5 жыл бұрын

Lol absolute *brilliance* from the King 👌 And who doesn't love *sticking it!* to Cantabs Lol

@keepcalmbuddy1025

5 жыл бұрын

Because of that try an conversion the crusaders lost home field advantage in the final just to add more spice to that legendary moment...lets go blues like the good ol days were passion for our city came first above all.

One of my favourite rugby players ever.

Spencer's highlights every bit as good as Jonah's and Cullens'. What a player.

Awesome! So talented way back as a kid. Did weights young and was big and strong

King Carlos, my favorite player.The man was gifted. Thanks for putting this together.

I certainly don't consider myself anything close to aficionado on rugby(I mostly watch&enjoy the Internationals)but Carlos Spencer was a Magician on the field..The way he attacked the space,faked&then releases the ball at just the right time,the accuracy of his kicking,speed&power&so on.. Absolutely unreal!And anyone who has had the opportunity to watch(be entertained,because after all team sports were supposed to entertain the public)this Genius can count themselves most fortunate..A true "All Black" Legend-among many of course..

King Carlos has still got it and is humble and the ultimate ambassador for rugby 🏉 and for New Zealand. Forever a fan of this local legend!

Legend Carlos, made rugby exiting to watch. Sets up so many tries.

It's easy to forget that for all the mad shit Carlos was capable of, he had some wheels on him.

Spencer was the Master blaster for the Auckland Blues back then, wow forgot how much of a powerhouse the Blues use to be 14yrs ago. Come on Blues turn it back on.

My mum hated old Toffee Pop but Carlos Spencer was a treat to watch. He was the beneficiary of Andrew Mehrtens getting the boot but he was excellent under John Mitchell and really sparked some great attacking performances for the All Blacks.

In NZ he was great but inconsistent according to some, but he went to Northampton and completely tore it up for a number of years. Maybe not the best player ever, but certainly one of the best to watch. Elegant, tricky, fast and clever.

Ahh , my fav AB of that era , he certainly brought excitement to the game . A lot of players would have picked up a few tips off the King during playing with him and the younger ones watching with admiration , this is what makes a man a legend.

Awesome to watch someone’s career like this these days. Really puts the highlight on exactly just how good these guys were. That walking to the corner 😂😂😂😂😎 Would love to see Cowboy Mark Shaw smashing em over and over,he was a bruiser I tell ya

Probs one of the best players to ever put on a saints jersey. He was my favourite player when he played with saints. I can remember him visiting my rugby club was so modest aswell. True gent.

@richardmcgrath9729

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe getting dropped from the All Black's was good for him then ..

I know heaps of cats that dont rate him. But for me..he was one of my favorite players at that time..he made the game exciting for me. As a young fulla it was buzzy to see how many tricks he had..even though sometimes they didn't come off and maybe were not needed..it was awesome to watch. Legendary status in my book. And that biscuit ad on TV. Fuuuu.

Il più forte, il più tecnico , il n.10 in assoluto.

Pioneer of 'ball in 2 hands' 👑King Carlos 👑 Absolute Legendary status.

What a legendary team Blues 03 was. Spencer, Caucau, Tuitupou, Muliaina, Rokocoko, Howlett and they even had Rico Gear on the bench.

i always think of the crazy passes and genius kicks, but christ he was quick too

Long live King Carlos!Absolute legend.

For me the best fly half that I have had the pleasure of watching

He was amazing and deserved so many more caps.

thanks ! That's how I got into rugby with that amazing fellow ! A great player, epic and so generous ! what a pleasure to watch him play - he loves the game and you can see it !

On a field full of superstars, he still made the players around him look average. Respect from South Africa.

No doubt this man had the biggest influence as to how the game is now played nowadays. Creativity by someone keen to try anything unseen back those days.

Carlos was a player that I believe was ahead of his time. He played in a time where rugby was more structured and less flamboyant. If he was in his prime and playing right now he would have been much better than people actually thought he was. His amazing passes and kicks and style of play was far beyond the skills of the players around him at that time that people were frustrated with his style of play and made people ask the question what the f*#% was he thinking? Carlos truly was one of the better skilled players I think.

@Steamerbeen

5 жыл бұрын

B_Spacific I agree pal, his team-mates could not read him.

@keepcalmbuddy1025

5 жыл бұрын

Howlett was always there.

@davewelch7697

5 жыл бұрын

Best ever, ball in hand running 10

@MrAhuapai

4 жыл бұрын

Actually the first years in the super competition wasn't that defensively structured and players like Carlos could have a field day. That was why you regularly saw score lines of 50 something to 30 something. Gradually defences caught up by the end of the decade and attacks started to find it harder to penetrate.

@ay613

3 жыл бұрын

The games more structured now Lol

Carlos was always 2nd best to Mherts in the All Black's. Quite often his little tricks would fail but he was still a great player.

My top three favorite All Blacks are Rene Ranger, Carlos Spencer and Christian Cullen. I could watch this all day long.

watched him on the news last night doing a reverse pass into the neighbour's basketball net. Reminded me of how talented he was so thought I would have a look at some old footage. Bloody legend.

How have a small country been able to produce Carlos Spencer and Benji Marshall?? 😅😅💪💪🇳🇿 Respect from France!!

Although he didn't have the all round game of carter or the accuracy of a Wilkinson Along with Ella ,Spencer was probably the best front foot attacking first five we've ever seen.

@hesebaby1

6 жыл бұрын

And most entertaining..probably most frustrating at times too lol Thoroughly enjoyed watching King Carlos.

@liljo2677

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Parton but not with foot work and speed!!

@Garrett1240

6 жыл бұрын

Carlos made things happen out of nothing when attacking.

@monicawells5402

6 жыл бұрын

Carlos was a better runner and could disguise his passing far better than DC

@alburner7518

5 жыл бұрын

@@hesebaby1 straight up. You've gotta risk it for the biscuit but the king fucked up a few times lol.

Still the best player I have ever seen

A true All-Black legend. Easily one of the best first fives to wear a black jersey. He could do it all, the physicality, the pace, the kicking, the defending and the passing. My word his passing and ability to facilitate was truly magnificent. King Carlos had it all. A true legend of the sport.

King Carlos,Vidiri, Lomu, Howlet, Rupeni this is when Auckland were feared.

@bh2861

4 жыл бұрын

Lomu...

Carlos legend no doubt,Distributer,vision,passer,his dummies Incredible,tricks,he got the works,Hê was 1 of a kind number 10.

There will never be a one like King Carlos again.

He was the first to just create amazing trick plays in rugby. He made the banana kick famous, he made the backwards flick pass..he was just a beast!

A King he is... truly

I watched this guy playing for the Maori AB's single handedly undo the British Lions in Hamilton in 2005. What a man, what a legend.

The Saints v Saracens game when saints crushed them was a masterclass from Spencer. Full of tricks and an overhead kick. Legend

He brought a complete different diamention to the game as a fly half.He turned the fly half position into an art.He cud do the unthinkable with a rugby ball whether it's in passing or kicking.But then being a Kiwi they get born with rugby balls.Every decade or so a genius gets born. It's in their gene pool.

This is what the Auckland Blues need right now, someone like King Carlos, we need a 10 and 9, hope the new coach Umaga put the Blues back on the winning path for 2016 and beyond, bring back the glory days

Glad to have this video to watch again, it is superb!

Spencer what a 10. Amazing vision and skills as a player. One of the greatest in modern rugby

I remember when Spencer used to single handedly turn games for Auckland. It was frustrating to see when barracking for the other team.

Blues good old times.

GENIUS. That two handed carry !!

The man the leagend

these guys with the X factor, game breakers & wider vision lets hope we can keep finding them.

wowwww .. thanks sooooo sooooo much for these!!! Myy cuzziii by BLOOD .. Carlos Spencer .. thankyou xxxx

@keithbrown4057

3 жыл бұрын

Poetry in motion!

Best all time Rugby player EVER.....Ever !

King Carlos from a proud Springbok supporter. Main differentiator with the king is the flair and acceleration at which he played the game. No player in history had more flair. Not the best fly half but certainly the most enjoyable to watch!

Not only the best number 10 in New Zealand rugby history, the best number 10 in rugby history. Absolute magician.

@mikerandall8289

Жыл бұрын

Psh never won a world cup, folded at the world cup. Was exposed against Australia in the semi final

@IanD-ut4dy

Жыл бұрын

@@mikerandall8289 One person doesn't win a World Cup boyo.

@mikerandall8289

Жыл бұрын

@@IanD-ut4dy how was that intercept pass. He was a show poney who had his time and didn't have a good end to his career like Dan Carter did . To say he was the best in NZ is a joke, to say he was the best in the world is beyond a joke. To say that and not see Dan Carter's test record, mate you must be an Aucklander and guess what I'm not a crusaders supporter so I'm not exactly being biased

@IanD-ut4dy

Жыл бұрын

@@mikerandall8289 I don't give a fuck about NZ rugby 🤣 I'm not a NZer. Time and again Spencer did things no other 10 even had the imagination to consider and punched holes with creative play. Carter is a legendary player, he did the right things at the right time, but just as with any player, he wasn't infallible, he had his fair share of fuck ups and a lot of the time he played boring, by the book rugby. Also helps that he had a masterclass of talent surrounding him.

@mikerandall8289

Жыл бұрын

@@IanD-ut4dy yeah ok , stats don't lie champ.

Carlos Spencer was awesome especially in the toffee pop ad and because of him I got really fat but thought I would look like him in that advert and my sport career and life went into a dive thereafter .

The Greatest!!!

in today's modern game i dont think we have such a electric player around. he just had that extra spice in his game . loved watching him play when growing up.

The playmaker and magician.

His son will go a long way.. he has silky skills like his father..

The master. I was at the game at jade when he made Merts look a bit ordinary. Supported Aucks and the Canterbury crowd we were surrounded by were pretty good natured really, considering

The greatest running first five of his, or perhaps any, generation. A shame he found himself in a time where the overall All Black strategy favoured the surgically precise kicking of Mehrtens.

@sketch3744

7 жыл бұрын

Mate, I'm an aucklander. Spencer was average as an allblack at best. His flash and showmanship swindled waaay tooo many fans. he couldn't tackle, had sub-par kicking game for an allblack starting 10 and was to prone to silly decision making. he was amazing to watch but as far as actual quality of player goes he was decent but not amazing.

@gerrardrudman9558

4 жыл бұрын

Nup I agree I think he was way a head of his time his style of play would have fitted perfectly in today's environment.... I think he had to dull his skill set down to accommodate for traditional styles..... if he had a handful of backs with a similar mindset to his we could have seen some of the best set piece tries in history ....... confusing defensive lines was his forte unfortunately it would throw his own players of from time to time .....dont know if he played 7s but he would have been one of the best

The best!

Joey John's even used to take inspiration off Carlos , THAT'S how good he was.

The deeds of mesmerising halves like Carlos and Benji Marshall (yeah, league) stay in the memory forever. And sure there are others but they are two of my favourites for freakish uncoached talent. Both awesome.

That's a good compilation glad you made it.

Australian fan. Carlos was a tier one playmaker. Haha even in defeat ot was against the best ever.

Brilliant player he defined the number 10 shirt... A bloody entertainer!!

Great sound track!

Carlos was at a time the NZ Game had so many 'stars' abound!! Lomu, Eroni Clarke, Vindiri, Cashmore, Howlett, Lima, Rokocoko, Caucabuca, Cullen, Mertens, Umaga, Muliaina, Mauger, to name JUST A FEW!!....and yet SPENCER shone among them!! He was a gift to the game and BRILLIANT when brimming with confidence! Repeatedly, through the seasons he outshone the AB players in the domestic seasons and often outplayed ALL his competitions. BUT HE DID HAVE FLAWS in his game! He was an X Factor! AN 'unknown' entity in attack and defense that national selectors didn't like or have the brains to understand!! There are only about 3 or 4 players who have EVER understood or able to read what Carlos was doing or about to do when he is on the move! Cashmore, Howlett and Rokocoko are three because of the numerous touch-games they played together!! (You watch these videos or replays of Auckland's reign and you can see how they 'read' and operate on the move!) Most other players just know to be prepared for anything around Carlos....but those three actually READ what's most likely to happen next....and get themselves into position and be prepared to join in!! Carlos SPENCER has earned AND DESERVES his place in the History Books of The Heavenly Game as one of the Greatest No:10s of the game!

The Auckland Blues have never been the same since he left. Along with Sam Tuitupou, Rupeni Caucau, Joe Rokocoko and Doug Howlett, Auckland were just magic to watch. The King!

There has been no one better attacking the line. Brilliant player!

Brilliant player !

When rugby was exciting to watch

The 2003 Blues team. Imagine having to relegate one of Caucaunibuca, Howlett or Rococoko to the bench every week.

cant believe he only played 35 tests. he was around for ages but an awesome player he was.

@gerrardrudman9558

4 жыл бұрын

Mertens territory kicking game was amazing that's what kept him out I think ..... and also his goal kicking wasn't as high as mertens and in there times games were being won and lost with who's got the best kicker

Spencer and Barrett best running 10s I've seen

One of the greatest of all time!

somewhere in the top 10 greatest fly halfs of all time

@mrakuma190573

7 жыл бұрын

No way!!! He wouldn't even be in top 10 of ALL No: 10's.

@XLander23

7 жыл бұрын

mrakuma190573 yeah he's up there with the greats.... you obviously haven't watched much of super rugby in the past or the ABS

@XLander23

7 жыл бұрын

mrakuma190573 any fly half that makes it to the ALL BLACKS is obviously one of the greatest and back then 15 yrs ago he was ... great playmaker set up alot of trys and got quite a few himself

@mrakuma190573

7 жыл бұрын

+GC KIWI- you thinkso. no doubt he had game but to say he is one of 'the greats' at No: 10, you'll have to put him before a very tall list. as i said, exciting to watch and creative with ball in hand BUT shitass at times on D & not always right decisions at times with ball, just an opinion!!!! before you go off

@XLander23

7 жыл бұрын

mrakuma190573 he's not the greatest but he's up there like probably ranked 10th maybe .... definitely not num 1 like carter ... he was an all black fly half for a few yrs yah gotta be pretty good to get there mate .... not many players would make the ABs yah gotta be a pretty good damn fly half

He the man

Carlos. A player in an era where touch rugby was so competitive. His touch rugby skills transfered so easily to 15 aside. If you can't touch him how are you meant to tackle him? It was unfortunately the roles he was told to execute, such as being a pivot or a box kicker. Carlos was exciting to watch when he was unleashed. Christian Cullen also fell into having to play a role and it lead both these great players overseas where they could be themselves on the field. So Carlos had an in measurable impact on rugby in an era of play the role. During that era the All Black's never won a world cup because of the Coaches of that era needing players to stick to fundamentals. That was why Andrew Mertens was picked over Carlos, simply because Andrew could enjoy being a fundamentally driven player. Carlos needed to be free to do what he could do.

Legend...

@beanbag884

3 жыл бұрын

Spencer...

All hail king Carlos Our second greatest no.10 of all time?!

Brilliant player.

He was inspiring the best attacking first five ive ever seen!

Everyones learnt alot from em. Hard to get thru these days, but i hope he shows ya can.

God I miss him

King Carlos👑

This made me cry 'cause he did get betrayed and never played now and days. The king Carlos Spencer a great all black.😢

Everyone will remember the bad times but they forget that all players have their days even Jonah Lomu! But I know for sure Carlos has definitely played a big part in revolutionising the no. 10 Jersey! His skills and vision were unique!

Spencer had some amazing talents. He was around at the right time-Before defensive lines were arranged. I remember him turning Jeff Wilson inside out at Eden Park to score under the posts 98? Some player.