AWESOME speech Eric. You definitely honour Jonah with humour, respect, friendship and humility in your speech. Bless you Eric Rush. Rest in Peace Jonah.

@jankarelbosch2891

2 жыл бұрын

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@rehanawebster3981

2 жыл бұрын

What a legend. Sadly missed.

@stevenfuieva

2 жыл бұрын

@@jankarelbosch2891 1q1q we 1

@MrWillt100

2 жыл бұрын

@J G And? I think your on the wrong page maybe a pair of new spectacles would help or you need to up your medication. If none of these will help then I suggest you digging a great big hole and jumping in it.

@willymacdonald7535

2 жыл бұрын

@J G Rugby Rugby ring the bell soccer soccer go to Hell.

I'm English and Jonahs death hit me more than anyone else that I've never met in my life. In 1995 I was 5 years old and I watched this giant man destroy my beloved England team in the semi final of the world cup and I was absolutely drawn into this man's character. In 1997 I got to see him live for the first time at Old Trafford when the All Blacks played England in a 2 part test series. I read, listened and watched to so many things about this great man who battled health problems to become a global superstar. Its now 7 years since his death, I'm 32 and I've just welled up watching a few clips of my first heroes funeral. I hope his family are incredibly proud of everything he accomplished in his life. Rest in peace Jonah

Fabulous speech by a genuine Kiwi man for a guine Kiwi Legend 🙏 Thank you Eric Rush 🙏❤️

The fact his voice broke the way it did at the end for a man to show that much emotion shows what a man Jonah Lomu was. RIP

As a South African, Jonah was the Greatest. He was obv a NZ treasure, but when my American friends chirp me about NFL vs Rugby, I just tell them to watch “Jonah Lomu’s best tries”. That shuts them up. He was a Kiwi, but he was also the World Rugby Community’s favourite. Thanks for sharing Jonah with the World’s Rugby fans., NZ. ❤️

You can tell a lot about a person by their friends. Jonah Lomu was a good man and he obviously had good friends. Beautiful words Eric Rush.

Jonah Lomu well respected 👏. Missed by all. South Africa.

Jonah came home with my little brother when they attended Arahanga Intermediate, he was typical island kid. When he hit the stratosphere in 1995 World Cup, he changed the world of rugby forever...Eric Rush summed up Jonah in that brief tribute but there's so much wonderful tales about this Giant in the World of Sport...Well done Eric and Rest well sweet prince Jonah, there will never be another Jonah in our lifetime...RIP

Outstanding, brilliant rugby player and person - saw a short documentary on TV of when he came to South Africa to meet some of the '95 Springbok players - James Small (RIP), Joost van der Westhuizen (RIP) among others...brought tears to my eyes when he was speaking to Joost who was close to dying :( and then at the end of the documentary it said Jonah passed a short itme after returning to NZ...RIP big guy, we love and miss you and the Springboks who have gone to play rugby in Heaven together - Chester Williams too....salute to you and all the legends that have left us...thank you for the moving speech Eric! (South Africa)

@kelsofire7366

Жыл бұрын

Though we`re from the opposite sides of the World We both have the same Love for our legends and to see them together sharing their love and Respect for the game and each other is so admirable and staunch i wish nothing But LOVE for ever

Great speech by a top bloke, Jonathan came to Wales to play for Cardiff, he left a lasting imprint on us here in wales and both him and jerry Collins will never be forgotten here in wales they were both gentle lovely guys and we will not see the likes of them again.......

As a South African supporter, he was an amazing player. I loved watching him. Such a sad loss not only to his beautiful family and friends and his nation but to rugby too 💜🧡

Eric Rush is a Legend himself talking about another legend Jonah Lomu, RIP Jonah gone too son 🏉 💪🏼 Jonah a colossus figure in the rugby pitch.

Lovely speech Eric and thank you for the beautiful testimony of a Legendary individual...RIL Jonah Lomu ❤🙏🌷

Never ever forget watching Lomu play at the 95 WC I was 13 at the time and I’ll always remember it what a time to be alive ❤️

@jdb9388

2 жыл бұрын

sole order some vailima for christmas

@vailima49aston99

2 жыл бұрын

@@jdb9388 done uce 😂 merry Christmas uso

@jdb9388

2 жыл бұрын

@@vailima49aston99 manuia lou kelisimasi Uso, and i was 11 in Moak'a Upolu watching the 95 WC thinking oka oka look at thing tongan go 😂

Aw shucks, what heartfelt words. To Eric Rush, JL and the Lomu family from the Emerald Isle: 'may God hold you in the palm of his hand, may the road rise to meet you and may the wind be always at your back...'

What a class act of a speech from Eric Rush .humorous beautiful great speaker .loved his mate Jonah Lomu .💙❤RIP KING JONAH TALI LOMU..

As a hard core SAFFER supporter (don't take this the wrong way Kiwi's) the highest respect we could pay Jonah Lomu was that he never scored a try against SA. We had had such respect for his abilities and the danger he presented whenever the ball went near him that our guys just went into a higher gear. It was only after he stopped playing that we realised we spent so much energy stopping him that he we didn't have anything left for his 14 team mates...they scored all his tries for him. You and Joost are sorely missed big man. I hope the training where you are is easy, the tries are worth 10 points and that you don't go easy on the Poms...🙂. Well done Eric Rush...straight from the heart--respect

@tobinakatarx

2 жыл бұрын

Pome, prisoner of mother england

@Iswhatitisssss

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t take this the wrong way but if you SAFFERS didn’t poison us we would have won the World Cup .

@Pooler29

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iswhatitisssss (An apt name).That story's so tired mate...give it a rest. When Laurie Mains coached the Cats in SuperRugby a mate of mine (Basil de Koning) played hooker for them. Laurie admitted to Rassie (who was captain at the time) that it was a load of bollocks. You're forgetting that the one-eyed ref (literally) disallowed a perfectly executed pushover try by Ruben Kruger...go look again. We were never going to lose that 95 final because of the occasion. Just like we were never going to lose to England in the 2019 final. You need to understand the Bok mentality when it comes to certain games...#justsaying

@Iswhatitisssss

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pooler29 Bullshit. Dirtiest move anyone could pull.

@Iswhatitisssss

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pooler29 A former top South African police commander involved with All Blacks security at the 1995 Rugby World Cup says the team was deliberately poisoned before the final against the Springboks. Rory Steyn - chief bodyguard to President Nelson Mandela - believes betting syndicates were behind the poisoning. The All Blacks lost the Johannesburg final 15-12. Mr Steyn said there was a huge degree of paranoia within the All Blacks camp, which escalated after the semifinal win over England in Cape Town. The team travelled back to Johannesburg and it was decided among management that they would eat separately to the rest of their hotel's guests in the week leading up to the final. "I said that makes it easier to target them, I didn't think it was a good idea," Mr Steyn said

Best memorial speech ever ...I never liked Rush as a Fijian but this speech brought tears to my eyes

Best ever memorial speech? Powerful and genuine positive emotion. Bought tears to my eyes.

@helenipetelo1544

2 жыл бұрын

Malo aupito for the lovely stories about Jonah. R.I.P with our Lord.

Us British absolutely LOVED JONA, R. I.P

@NeilLackey1

Жыл бұрын

We did indeed

@The-Real-Ando

Жыл бұрын

@ Ian Mangham, the last time I saw him which well after his playing days he was signing autographs for a crowd of kids, always a gentleman.

Lomu. Small. Joost. Chester. ....legends from the same era all gone 😪

@pakauputairi2855

Жыл бұрын

100%

What a brilliant speech, absolutely perfect balance of humour, emotion, friendship, love, anecdotes and insights

Wow, just Wow! Some of my Navy mates have met the colossus, and spoke extremely highly of him. Very jealous that day as i couldn't make the tour. Awesome J! Rest in paradise.

I still love listening to Rushies tribute speech to and about Jonah. For ever in our memories and hearts to all those who knew him personally or an admirer of Jonah. Rest In Love Jonah. 😍

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART... GREAT WORDS FROM THE LEGENDARY ERIC RUSH FOR AN ICON.. JONAH LOMU.. A RUGBY MEGASTAR

@dawnobrien6052

2 жыл бұрын

Hé Honoré, Hé Kororia...Moe Mai Jonah... AROHA MUTUNGA KORE 🫂❤️🌿🌹🌿

Great hero in every sense of the word. As a South African, I always loved him. Changed the game forever.

Miss you Jonah. RIP Big man With love from England.

Every time I hear people who actually met him, say, he was such a nice person. I hope all his family are doing well. You were blessed to be near him.

Timeless speech. Always in our hearts Jonah! x

Fantastic speech and the first time I've heard this! Got me at the end man 😪😪 RIP Big Man. Hope your 2 boys grow to love the game as much as you and follow in your foot steps. 🖤

What a lovely tribute to the greatest player ever.

That was class , well said Eric Rush

Total class Eric Rush such a wonderful send off to the greatest ever rugby player 👏

Yes I witnessed the greatest rugby player of all time run on a rugby field ever, Jonah captivated people and drew them to watch the game of rugby, labeled Unstoppable as a name, and just a beast on the field , and having met the guy in person, really miss you heaps Jonah Rest In Peace Brother ❤

Remember watching Rushy, Joeli Vidiri and Jonah doing 10 full field sprints in Tauranga before they flew out too Sevens in KL. What a sight!!

@MrT67

2 жыл бұрын

Who was the quickest? I'll take a punt on Joeli for laughs.

@kookieskream6611

2 жыл бұрын

Now Jonah’s best friend is also gone - RIL Joeli

That was one helluva speech Eric. ❤❤

I remembered when I first watched Jonah in 1995 final,he was like a speeding 🚆 🚉 🚄 train nobody can't stop him and I salute him...

As it should be. Respect, love and ....that is all that a man should have. And here is a man, Jona, who deserves it all.

What a speech👌 R.I.P LEGEND🙏 It can only and will only be one JONAH💯

What a beautiful speech about a wonderful man!

I don’t even know the player, sport or speaker. I understand the significance but even with my massive amount of ignorance I couldn’t help but let it out hearing about this person and his contributions. This is what legends are made of!!! ❤❤❤

Wow, that was powerful, brilliant speech for a brilliant man.

One of my all time rugby greats that I loved seeing play on the field. Always took at least 3 people to take him down. Massive gentle giant. My Father in law died of the same disease. Regards from South Africa (a Springbuck supporter).

9:30 when he said the real tragedy is Jonah not seeing his sons grow up got me teary-eyed

Big speech for a big man. Moving. Respectful. Funny. God bless you

Jonah.....a legend! what a loss to Rugby....the world. R.I.P. ( UK)

I’ve watched this twice. It’s so good. Excellent Mr Rush.

Cool to see George Gregan was there to pay his respects. Those games vs Australia back then we’re legendary

I still remember him.when I was a little boy he was my hero back in his day now I’m 35years old I got full respect for him R.I.P JL my legend Yolngu people’s love’s you Always✊🏾

Jonah was an awesome person, a great Rugby Player, and a great beautiful human being who is now with our Lord Jesus Christ and our God. My deepest condolences and prayers for his family, his wife, and son’s, and All of the past, present and future Rugby Players who knew the “Big Tama”. Mahalo nui loa Braddah for your unselfish style of playing your Rugby and for Your Country and Countrymen and women. Tofa!

Heartfelt and inspirational Eric. Loved it.❤️👍

Mannnn....what a speech..... absolutely amazing speech...too good man....thank you Eric Rush for the best insight about Jonah.... absolutely amazing.

@nanchu2151

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful speech.. 😍😭😭😭😭😭RIP Jonah Tali Lomu..

That was amazing. Life is about finding best friends like him.

I have been to Takapuna Rugby club many times when Eric Rush has been the guest speaker. Eric has the place in absolute hysterics everytime

Never seen this ,,,,first time New Years day 1,1,2022 Jona came to Middle more hospital 1991 Children Ward Visited my son what a memory for my son ,,and Me and his Mom ,,,, thank you Eric

@BlueMoonday19

Жыл бұрын

Made me laugh as this is the first time I have seen this as well, one year later!

Awesome speech brother, bought a tear to my eye he will be missed, rip jonah

Had the pleasure of a brief encounter with Jonah Lomu during 95 WC in SA. He was visiting Sun City at the Valley of the Waves and talking to all the small kids who came up to meet him. No arrogance, no bodyguards, just a rugby player who was enjoying life. If there was a Pele in rugby it would be Lomu. RIP

RIP absolute legend!! Jonah Tali Lomu😭

Great speech from a great character; beautiful, natural feeling right at the end too. Thank you Rushie 👍

Such a sad loss at a young age, legend never dies Blessings Jonah Wonderful eulogy Eric

Years later, and watching Shane Warnes MCG memorial with absolute respect. I venture back to the stories of Jonah as I have a had a two hour moment with him when I was 17. I will never forget it. Just him and I shooting the shit, talking everything but Rugby. I was in the US when he passed. I poured out my sentiments on Facebook about what is real in life...not long after I unsubscribed Facebook and ventured onwards to meet nice people by chance because of Jonah. Jonah and Shane...Super Human. Real

I smiled all the way through, with small tears at the end.

Well spoken ER. Loloma that comes straight from the heart. Vinaka bro.

The greatest player to ever play the game.

Awesome speech. One of the best that I have heard. A fitting tribute too the big man. RIP Jono...

Eric Rush, ty for a beautiful speech. You brought him to life with your friendship, banter you both shared. I couldn't hold back the 😢. Thank you.

Oh Rushy, you Legend.

An unassuming rugby warrior who’s talent and drive was inspirational a sad loss to his immediate family and the wider respectful rugby family

This is such an inspiring speech Eric, John surely must be watching this seated at the back row from above us all and enjoying every minute of it , Bravo 🙏🙏

From the outside looking in, hugely inspirational re a man larger than Life. Thank you for this touching share…👊

Good to see George greegan ,Wilson ,Josh kronfield.. Rugby hasn’t been the same since. Rip Big 11

He was some athlete you never really see him run any other way but straight down the wing … must have been one of the greatest ever

@jacobekinye5409

2 жыл бұрын

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Wonderful. Breathtaking. From Wales.

Brilliant player so sad to have died at such a young age

Had the pleasure of watching Lomu play in Auckland and also had Eric Rush do a speech at my school and the man is all class and a great public speaker. He even threw in a Lomu story, he said the first time he faced him on the field he thought Lomu was wearing sunglasses but when he got closer it was in Nostrils. This is the first time ive seen this speech. Rip Jonah. Gone to soon but never forgotten

Jonah to rugby is just as big as Pele was in world football . The all blacks acquired an absolute freak of nature when Jonah came along . People packed out stadiums just to witness the greatness of the man .That may never happen again .

Beautifull speach of the great man.rest in peace Jonnah lomu

Beautiful.

A beautiful speech made by Eric...God bless!!

Love it. Classic speech from Rushie; no surprise there if have heard him before! Special moment for one of the all time greats.

i have nothing to say apart from he was the ultimate GOAT, there will surly be no other. RIp Jonah and thank you for sharing your talent to me and the rest of world.

Beautiful words for a Great man 🙏🏻

as a english supporter.... when he ran over our team ......i was very deeply impressed.......... ''to be honest i was shocked to my core''

I’m gonna tell a few stories about the big fella & hope he doesn’t sit up 😂😂💀

Great tribute to a Legend of the game from a legend himself

I remember meeting eric at his parents place. Rip jonah. You legend

Well spoken by this great himself: Eric Rush. Kudos to his speech. May the great man RIP. I actually met the big man in London in the late 1990s and got a nose bleed looking up at him. Legend status in rugby union is already assured to this man.

Lovely speech.

What a lovely heartfelt speech by Eric , funny and quite emotional too , Also what a beautiful thing to say “Thank you for sharing your son with us “ We all thank Jonah’s Mum and family , RIP Jonah , Thank you

Wow... What a mate indeed. Spoken with such passion and honesty. I take my hat off to you Eric. I’m in awe with the tribute you made. God bless you and his family. What you said to his mom, nearly brought me to tears. I always admired Jonah, and found a new level of respect for him when he visited our ‘late’ Joost van der Westhuizen in South Africa shortly before he died. We as South African were also saddened by Jonah’s passing. He was one of those players that made the rivalry between our two nations so special. Thanks again Mr Rush for such a fantastic tribute !

See you later jonah ,take care on the other side ✌,thanks from a english fan ,peace out brother ✌

Kia ora Eric, lots of AROHA in your korero. Jonah went to soon! May he be blessed and looking over his whanau, Nadene, and their two handsome sons. Arohnaui xoxo

I swear I'm not crying...

Great speech. Very emotional. It was powerful when Eric thanks Jonah's mother for sharing him with the rest of the world. So much meaning in that.

Awesome speech. RIP Jonah

Thanks for sharing this great speech.

@aldiladelbeneedelmale8465

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I am Italian and I was there in New Zealand by chance those days (an Italian flag pops up in the video at a certain point of the video). I simply consider Jonah as the best rugby player I have ever seen. All the best mate!

@annefilippobertozzi7601

Жыл бұрын

@@aldiladelbeneedelmale8465 grazie, allora… ciao.

@aldiladelbeneedelmale8465

Жыл бұрын

@@annefilippobertozzi7601 è un piacere! Ciao e buon weekend !

What a speech…

Met Jonah in Durban when it was still the super 6 or super 10. Long time ago. As Eric Rush said, a most humble and polite person as you will ever meet. Softest voice as well. After moving to NZ in 2005 met up again in Wellington. He never changed. Had some interesting conversations that involved the names of a certain Joost vd Westhuizen and James Small. He sure was a legend and an inspiration to many. RIP big fella. May your star shine bright.

Massive respect, from a Bok supporter.

Used to see Jonah at asb bank in pakuranga when he was working there. always nice RIP