Fun story! When we were kids, my brother and I used to combine our pocket money and rent PlayStations from the local video store on the weekend. Just so happened Jonah was there wanting to rent one, too! (I don't know why he didn't just buy one! I think this was before the big money started coming in!). Unfortunately, there were none left. We told him he could have ours. He was stoked! Told us to hang around and he came back with a Rugby ball and All Blacks jersey signed by himself, Christian Cullen and Tana Umaga! Still got them today!

@RoyBattyLives

7 ай бұрын

Wow, now that’s a treasure and a lovely story too. I’m sure if you played against him on PlayStation you’d still end up with bruises!

@Phunt2012

7 ай бұрын

Sure it happened SURE

@grandadneal8114

7 ай бұрын

What were they all in a car going to have a big night in playing PlayStation?

@JohnOneill-jf9yj

7 ай бұрын

@@grandadneal8114 probably! Jonah was really in to his car stereo systems and there used to be an event in Masterton, (the town in New Zealand where I lived as a kid), called "the Sound Off". It was basically just a competition to see who had the loudest car stereo. Jonah was in Masterton for the weekend for it. This was before he blew up at the 95 Rugby World Cup.

@MrCites1

7 ай бұрын

Did you give him the same quality nudes you sent my dad?

As a Springbok fan I believe Lomu is the greatest player to have played the game. We can count ourselves lucky to have witnessed the years he gave us. Rest in peace big man.

@alexblack6634

Жыл бұрын

But he never scored a try against the Boks

@kdog1981cop

Жыл бұрын

@@alexblack6634 so?

@alexblack6634

Жыл бұрын

@@kdog1981cop So, nothing. Just a fact.

@kdog1981cop

Жыл бұрын

@@alexblack6634 and also fact that he posed a massive threat, to the extent that I’ve never seen a Springbok side be so concerned about a single as they were about Lomu. Testament to the player he was.

@alexblack6634

Жыл бұрын

@@kdog1981cop I agree.

Awesome guy. So much respect. When Joost vd Westhuizen was wheelchair bound and dying Jonah (himself dying of kidney failure) flew to SA to visit Joost. An incredibly emotional meeting. He wasn’t just an incredible player but also an incredible person. Brings tears to my eyes when I see the video of these 1995 RWC adversaries showing such respect. It is what makes Rugby special. 🙏

@Naz-Nat

Жыл бұрын

I remember in the 95 WC final SA vs NZ, Joost VD Westhuizen made a crucial 1 on 1 tackle on Lomu and actually took him down. Nobody up until that point in that WC had a clue on how they would stop Lomu. I think the immense admiration and respect they had for each other was born after that match.

I actually think , he was one of the best physical specimens sport has ever seen , and I mean all sports . God rest his soul .

@alfioblanchettibaldrich2622

Жыл бұрын

esteroids

@tavucequetecrit

Жыл бұрын

he was good ok but he was drugged. rip

@bombintongan8006

Жыл бұрын

@@tavucequetecrit He was not drugged!! He was only 19 suffering from a rare kidney disorder and he was always in pain.After games he spent most of time on a machine.

@jemuellaho7234

Жыл бұрын

@@tavucequetecrit You must be drugged up. There is no way in hell he was on steroids the man is a freak of nature

@edemoi3817

Жыл бұрын

Yes. RIP Yonah

Lomu was and still is the GOAT of Rugby!! He was from another level, another world! a true LEGEND!! So much respect for his memory from FRANCE

He deserved a World Cup medal. There will never be another like him again. RIP Jonah

The difference between normal 120kg 6ft5 rugby players and Jonah lomu is that lomu had the agility ,step, balance and pace of a guy far smaller, yet had the power the strength of the beast that he was. Absolutely insane and devastating combination

@kingk1w109

Жыл бұрын

A writer described him as ballet dancing rhino. So apt.

@skippythealien9627

Жыл бұрын

@@kingk1w109 we will likely never see a player with a combination of those skills again...at least for another 30 years and think about how much rugby has changed since 1995. People forget it only recently professionalized I believe around that time. With all the training and professionalization of the last decades...imagine Lomu with access to all of that. My goodness

@DJ-ct6so

Жыл бұрын

@@kingk1w109 Brilliantly apt. The Dancing Rhino vs Pussy Catt.

@saccerzd

7 ай бұрын

Imagine trying to tackle him - 6'4", 120kg, and does 100m in 11 seconds. He's like a fast agile heavy tank or, as one journalist called him, "a freight train in ballet shoes".

@patrickclaux2684

15 күн бұрын

Piètre défenseur et opportuniste il exploitait grace à ses qualités physiques les ballons fournis par d'autres . Les AB dominaient le rugby mondial grace à de nombreux joueurs hors normes dans cette équipe . Ce n'est plus le cas aujourd'hui et c'est temps mieux !

Will there ever be a more destructive ball runner in rugby union? He had everything. Lightning fast acceleration combined with immense strength, a sidestep, a fend from hell, and incredible balance that allowed him to stay on his feet even while tacklers were wrapped around his legs. All of that while carrying 118 kgs. That's an insane amount of momentum. Hardest man to tackle in rugby history, and it's not even close.

@imsodizzy3233

Жыл бұрын

All of that with failing kidneys too

@charlesarmstrong5292

Жыл бұрын

He was repeatedly taken down against the Springboks and consistently out performed by Springbok Chester Williams.

@milestaylor1361

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesarmstrong5292 can't wait to see Chester's highlights 😂

@milestaylor1361

Жыл бұрын

Still thrills!

@dude9318

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesarmstrong5292 Maybe but physically he is clearly better . I doubt chester is better

I knew nothing of rugby and then moved to Shanghai and met some UK and Aussie expats and watched the 99 World Cup, and saw this guy for the first time. He was a joy to watch, and you could tell no one wanted to tackle him. Legend.

@skippythealien9627

Жыл бұрын

man you were lucky. i was seven when Lomu clobbered everyone in 1995...but unfortunately i grew up in the U.S. and my family couldn't even afford basic cable, let alone whatever freakish lengths you had to go to back then to watch the Rugby World Cup in the States. now with streaming and the internet, it's so much easier to catch games even as an American. That being said, we still haven't seen a talent like Lomu. I don't think we ever will

Man, his ability to stay on his feet with so many defenders hanging off him was amazing!! What a legend of a player!!

@AlfredoJacome

Жыл бұрын

3:14 aH . . . bueno . . .

An absolute machine. Best of the best , on and off the field 👌 Giant on the field, and Gentlemen off the field. Lots of love and respect from South Africa 🇿🇦

@cryptolord9826

Жыл бұрын

Did he ever try out for American football that would of been great to see

@baksteenbaksteen5230

Жыл бұрын

@CRYPTO LORD Pansy - sports wasnt his thing .🤣🤣🤣

@cryptolord9826

Жыл бұрын

@@baksteenbaksteen5230 just asking would of been great to see

@baksteenbaksteen5230

Жыл бұрын

@@cryptolord9826 definitely

There's never been anyone like him, before or since. His initial acceleration is staggering.

@stevemarks9360

Жыл бұрын

You've seen every rugby match in the past 100 years then, you must have to make such a comment. Why not be satisfied by saying he's the best you've ever seen?

@madbadger6255

Жыл бұрын

@@stevemarks9360 I'm way over 50yrs old, played semi professionally and watched every match I possibly could. But I don't have to justify my view to you or anybody else. You're entitled to your own views, I won't criticise yours.

@dlkdyscot

Жыл бұрын

@@stevemarks9360 100 years back maybe there would be monsters too. Just can't see this man not making an impact even 100 years back. He blew out too soon, but he was blowing he was blowing hot

@areyoustupid.....

Жыл бұрын

​@@stevemarks9360 grow up

@alanhenderson9092

Жыл бұрын

Il never forget when he trampled Mike Catt into the ground as if he was a school boy. Brutal.

I've always heard from my dad and others how absolutely brilliant this guy was, now I can see why. Just imagine seeing this in a live game!

RIP big fella you will never be forgotten one of the best and immortalised.

This guy was a tank with supercar performance. I remember watching him in a NZ vs England match back in his day and he shrugged off tackles from England's best like they were just rag dolls. A truly awesome player and such a tragedy he left us so young.

@Dr.WhetFarts

Жыл бұрын

Massive roidabuse does that

Thanks for sharing this, mad respect for this big fella, changed the shape of Rugby Union forever. Died the same day as my beloved Grandmother too. You could argue there were/are more technical players but man, I can think of noone who had such an impact. An awesome gentle giant off the field too, youngsters today, take a leaf. For those of us lucky enough to have seen him in the flesh...take a knee.

I had the pleasure of meeting him as a kid. He was so soft-spoken and humble. When I said goodbye to him all he said was "Be strong!". Absolute legend.

Respect not just to Lomu but the opposition guys who stood alone on the last line of defense and preceded to be bulldozed.

Check out my second channel vid on Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell - kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4CHlqSCpcjfpqw.html

It has been said a million times but it's always worth a mention. The fact that Jonah could steamroll you or burn you on the outside is still unbelievable. Also, credit where credit is due, I know Mike Catt didn't make the tackle and became remembered as Jonah's doormat, but to even attempt that tackle was amazing. He had time to contemplate what was coming his way and still went in head first. I definitely would have 'blown' a hammy a few moments before.

@gionncaomhinmorpheagh4791

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that the question uppermost in poor ole Mike's brain in that moment was: "How the fuck do I stop a six-foot-five, 18-stone juggernaut?" MsG

For all the power and the fame he remained a very Gentle man to the end. Greatest of Respect for one of the very Best. RIP Jonah from a Springbok supporter.

Never really been into rugby of any sorts. AFL for me all the way but I do remember seeing this guy in action now and then. What a machine. Awesome

What a pleasure to see him playing. What a legend. RIP big man. Loads love you.

Not only a fabulous player, but a gracious man. Beloved and respected by all, including opponents.

A symphony of speed, strength and balance. Not even the Terminator could have stopped Jonah Lomu. The man was a beast. RIP

To be coming into adulthood and watching this guy arrive on the world stage. Changed everything. Very emotionally attached to Jonah 🖤 Joost too.

What an unbelievable player he was. Always remember the try against England were he basically runs through the guy at the end, just before he puts it down. Fantastic video my friend.

@tonyjk8084

11 ай бұрын

and he was humble he told Paul Holmes when interviewed him he did not agree to that clip being played when he mowed Will Carling down!

What a machine. What a legend. One of the best. I remember when i was in primary school during world cup 95. He was ALL the talk amongst the teams and how could they stop him etc.. It was finally Joost and James Small that took him to task in the final. Such memories, RIP big man. Love from SA

Started watching Rugby because of him... Strength, Speed and Relentless all perfectly blended within the Man. RIP Legend.

What an amazing career. He left us too soon 😢

@christotaljaard7984

Жыл бұрын

Agree100%, from South Africa

@mrb2643

Жыл бұрын

There is no too soon. Your time is your time

@coheng1496

Жыл бұрын

Still here, like most famous who publicly exit

@gavinpretorius3564

Жыл бұрын

Always sucks with these supreme athletes gone too soon, but I think the body can only run at that level for so long

@waqstar7067

Жыл бұрын

How did he

The 1st RUGBY Megastar...Had Playstation game named after him (Lomu 95)...Mc Donald's burger also, "LOMU BURGER"...Sponsored by NIKE......The Legend sold out Stadiums wherever he played. Not bad for a Tongan kid from South Auckland who wore the Infamous Black Jersey with PRIDE n MANA 💖🇳🇿💖....R.i.p Doxx, ALWAYS will be the All Black's greatest #11 everrrrrrrr 👍👍👍👍

He was like, two fit men in one very fit body! A tragic loss to family, friends, colleagues and fans. May the great man R.I.P.

A giant of a man in EVERY way! I was privileged to live through that era, and watched him, and that incredibly talented All Blacks team create magic on the rugby pitch. Rest in peace Jonah.

There was no one else on his calibre RIP Lomu 🙏🏽

Rest in peace big guy. As a South African, you always had our respect...and fear

@justinafrika7860

Жыл бұрын

… yet he never scored against SA in 13 tests.

@Chez114

Жыл бұрын

@@justinafrika7860 True, but there was always that respect

@justinafrika7860

Жыл бұрын

@@Chez114 Yes and of course he was brilliant, just citing a little fact that people are sometimes surprised to hear.

@JMT873

Жыл бұрын

@@justinafrika7860 ​ no ones surprised to hear it because there’s always a SA fan on every Lomu video bringing up that same fact. You never hear the Welsh banging on that he never scored against them either do you? Just Springbok fans eh.

@warwickrailton619

Жыл бұрын

@@JMT873 As a Saffer myself, it is embarrassing to keep hearing that fact. Fact is he played in and won more games against us - he sucked in the opposition with his brilliance to allow his teammates to score. Absolute legend.

Thanks for the memories, toko.

Just in awe of his powers. One of the greatest athletes of all time standing at 6ft 5inch tall, 120kg and a guy who ran 100m in 10 seconds - truly something special. Without doubt he is right up there with Bo Jackson, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali as arguably the best athlete ever.

@aididdat1749

Жыл бұрын

Feet and kilogrammes

@bauerj3398

Жыл бұрын

He was most certainly NOT running the 100 meters in 10.

@marioiglesias4850

Жыл бұрын

u call Tiger Woods an athlete? he is a golfer ffs hahaha

@bauerj3398

Жыл бұрын

@@marioiglesias4850 He is an athlete, by the definition of the word. If you have a problem with that, get the definition changed. As it stands, you just come across as willfully ignorant.

@levelofsnipes7378

Жыл бұрын

And yet none of those guys would last 20 minutes in a premier league game

JL changed the modern game. Large/powerful wingers are commonplace nowadays, but back then, he was a freak and nobody could get near him, or didn't want to. Nobody had seen anything like him on that position before. Such a great player - so much more than just power and pace. He had guile, an incredible step, intelligence and natural ability. RIP legend x

A beautiful rugby playing phenomenon. Honoured to have watched him in my lifetime!!!

One of the greatest memories of my life was watching Jonah play. I doubt we'll ever see his like again.

How many adjectives to describe this man, beautiful, sublime, awesome, blessed and destructive! Jonah really was a true one of a kind, thank God we were blessed with his presence, albeit for too short a time.

He was so good that it just wasn't fair on his opponents. It still gives me goosebumps watching him at his best. There hasn't been a sport invented that his speed and power could've been properly challenged. Rip you absolute legend!!!

@justinafrika7860

Жыл бұрын

Except when playing against SA, he never not even once ever ever scored a try against SA in thirteen tests. We still love him and his skills and he chose to marry a SAn.

@tokoforlyfe2384

11 ай бұрын

@@justinafrika7860 but he still demolished the boks forwards and Backs like they were nothting, although he didn't score he create shitloads of easy soft ass tries for his teammates resulting in many wins by the ABs against SA.

@justinafrika7860

11 ай бұрын

@@tokoforlyfe2384 I’m still 100% correct and 100% accurate. In 13 tests against SA and 1 040 minutes playing time against SA Lomu scored ZERO tries against SA. Not once, not ever. Elementary fact. Am I wrong?

@tokoforlyfe2384

11 ай бұрын

@@justinafrika7860 nobody refute that he did not score, that's an absolute fact. But also to correct your statement. It wasn't just the springboks who prevent him scoring. Wales also did as well as japan, canada and Samoa. But here are also another elementary facts. Lomu demolised and dominated the springboks during his short career (95-2001). He constantly trampled over multiple boks defenders before being put down creating shitloads of easy soft ass tries for cullen and wilson because it takes almost half the boks backline to put him down. He won more match against the boks doing so. The boks massive forwards with the like of bob skinstad, AJ venter, corne krige, Os durant and many others who were stupid enough to met Lomu head on were unfortunately trampled over and almost had them retire early. So, it is a fact the Lomu did not scored against the springboks, but like any other team, the springboks were no different from any other teams in the sense that Lomu made them all look like armateur kids. Facts.

@tokoforlyfe2384

11 ай бұрын

@@justinafrika7860 you edit your comment and then ask me to show you where in your comment you said that only the springboks prevented Lomu from scoring? Your soo funny AF. 😆

I'll never forget the game against England when he ran through about 4 players! Taken from us way too soon. RIP big gentle giant

The man, the myth, the legend! The one and only Jonah Lomu. What a beast of a rugby player he was.

The most destructful winger ever. Awesome!

A beast of a player. Absolutely unplayable on his day, which was most days. A true joy to watch.

@AlfredoJacome

Жыл бұрын

3:14 aH . . . bueno . . .

I don't follow Rugby Union, but boy, that Jonah Lomu, what a freak (in a great way). Can't help but admire and get excited when you see footage of his game play. Absolute sporting legend! RIP big fella.

That was the greatest highlight rugby reel of all time.. like nothing comes close. 💪💪💪❤❤❤

@rugbydrive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! Means a lot

There’s only one word that describes the majesty of Lomu in full flight….magnificent!

Never gets old watching this, unreal! RIP big man ❤

Amazing specimen and person. He played for my local side Ebbw Vale in a charity match many years ago, father and uncle got a photo with him, he was massive and was the truly first modern day professional rugby player that set the standard, size and athletism you see in today's game. Legend

South African here and I swear even South Africans cheered when Lomu got the ball. Legend of Legends.

The Pelé of the rugby world. Probably the best rugby player of all time. It didn't matter if you where supporting the opposing team, he was just magnificent to watch. Sadly departed from this world too early but what a legacy 😊

the man was an Unstoppable force!

Truly, one the all time greats. He was a joy to watch and an outstanding and worthy foe.

I missed those days.I consider myself lucky to grow up watching this legend score those tries

What an amazing player & person - his legend will live on forever!

His height, weight, and speed made him truly awesome. From what I've read and heard, Jonah was not just one of the best players around. He was one of the best blokes. People say nothing but good things about the big man. It was a tragedy to lose him so young.

im not even a rugby fan but i loved that bloke...he really was something else. Rest in peace warrior. x

Still getting a emotional feeling when I see these clips, a joy to watch

SouthAuckland REWAHARD..OG.

Truely. "The finest player of all time. A." Legend. 💪💪💪✌️

Got to see him LIVE at Ellis Park Johannesburg South Africa in the RWC 1995 Final against the Springboks - as a BOK fan and South African I WEPT many tears on his passing. The World of Rugby Lost a Friend, Brother and TITAN of the game. Proud to have watched you play live that day. Respect xxx

@kelbatt7729

11 ай бұрын

only rugby player i ever cried over

This man was unreal it will take a miracle to get a better winger these days everone is that size now OK maybe a little smaller lol but he was a freak of nature and a privilege to watch. You made your mark on rugby and you will always be remembered has the best in my eyes ❤️❤️❤️ RIP BIG MAN 😔

I was at Ellis park in 1995, and that man sent shivers down every Bok supporter every time he touched the ball. He was on another playing field. Size, power speed he had it all. Francois Pienaar and James Small (God rest his soul) had to play like Robocop and the terminator just to try and contain him. I think The Boks won because of Mandela that day! Carried a whole nations hopes on their shoulders. R.I.P Jonah Lomu, James Small, and Joost van der Westhuizen

@mathieuguillet4036

8 ай бұрын

Small played a hell of a game that day.

@jasewilliams14

8 ай бұрын

The Boks won due to their great defense and more disciplined attitude. I just watched the 1995 final today and the Kiwis had sloppy ball handling skills. Compare that to the NZ Team of 2023 that beat Ireland in the Q-Finals and the current team has way better ball handing skills at least from watching a single game. This in turn lead to poor set moves for Lomu to take advantage of, although he was robbed of 1 try when the Ref decided there had been a forward pass (it wasn't, at least when I played it back in slow-mo 3 times) but there was no TMO to confirm for sure.

It's amazing sometimes to think that during my lifetime I got to watch the era of Bryan Williams, Sid Going etc, then Wilson, Cullen and Lomu, then the Carter and MCaw era.

@twmlloyd5257

Жыл бұрын

Same here from a welshman

@kelbatt7729

11 ай бұрын

All Blacks are like sharks teeth; one generation wears out- next one comes thru . next the Barretts Cane Savea era?

A once in a lifetime experience. The Hayleys comet of rugby....a once in a lifetime experience. How good to live during his era 💯

What a player he was. He had everything. He was simply unstoppable. GOAT. RIP

An absolute specimen and freak of nature ! Rest in Power Jonah

I'm English and an England fan but he totally thrashed us when we were one of the best teams in the world on his own! It was very sad what happened to him he was a King and an Abassador of the sport there will never be anyone close to Jona Lomu

Wow, O for awesome, watching Jonah's replays makes me realize how good he was, those were all quality tries, possibly the best #11 ever 🙏

Gentleman. Legend. Rest in Peace, Jonah.

He was an azaming rugby player. I wish I saw him play with the All Blacks cause it would have been a treat to see him play. He will be always my favorite player and I still miss him dearly. :( RIP JONAH

This is a lovely assortment of insane pace, and spinal realignment.

What an incredible athlete, to be blessed with so much speed for a man as big and powerful as he was is astonishing I don’t think we will ever see his like again on a rugby pitch,he made people who previously didn’t watch rugby sit up in Awe watching him, sadly we was took from us to soon, RIP big fella

Lomu...unstoppable! RIP legend

@ernstnaude3487

Жыл бұрын

Easy tiger. He never scored a try against the springboks

@tokoforlyfe2384

11 ай бұрын

@@ernstnaude3487but he still demolished the springboks like they were nothing

The great man. Wish he played for us. One of the all time greats. Legend

@Tacsmoker

Жыл бұрын

as an English, we all wanted him on our side mate lol. hes one of those rare talents we still enjoy, even when he's beating our lads.

Still to this day! Jonah is still my greatest rugby hero since 1995! Legend!

Still amazed by that Lomu rugby talent on the international stage. The bench mark to gauge all the other great rugby talents that followed. Cheers. I say no more.

Amazing player, amazing man. The year before he died I met him on many occasions in the gym in Newmarket, Auckland, late after work like9:30 when we were the only two in there. I saw him a few times and just gave the kiwi eyebrow lift of hello when on the third week he asked me to spot him bench pressing so I did and then he said “your turn bro” and he spotted me. This went on for a couple of months and not once did I mention that he was my hero or even that I knew who he was as he was on his down time and I didn’t want to hassle the dude. Mind you I’m sure he knew as EVERYONE in NZ knew who he was! He was a gent but was gone from us all the next year. I have those fond memories though. RIP bro.

@MisterNumber6

Жыл бұрын

Amazing memory 👍

@beniteztheconman

Жыл бұрын

Must have been exhausting taking off the 300lbs everytime it was your go?

Somewhere around 2001, I was working in Wellington and commuting from Auckland. I caught a later flight one day and while walking out into the airport from the plane, I suddenly felt this enormous presence beside me and it was Jonah. I looked at him, tried to be cool but couldn't help smiling like an idiot. He took off his headphones, put out his huge fist and we did the fist bump while he carried on walking to his car. Such an incredibly humble man and a moment that i'll never forget.

As a teen in the early to mid 90s; Lomu was the one we all watched during rugby training at our Grammar school; no matter what position we played (2nd row / lock for me); we all wanted to be Lomu haha 👌🏼

Nunca he sido muy fan de este deporte, pero cuando vi a Lomu la primera vez, quedé impresionado. Como un jugador tan grande y pesado puede ser a la vez tan veloz y ágil?? Me cuesta recordar algún jugador, de cualquier deporte de equipo, que fuera tan superior al resto de rivales. Parece un hombre jugando contra niños. 😮 R.I.P Jonah

By far the greatest player of all time. When Carling called him 'a freak' I was, and remain, disgusted - Jonah was a human being with immense gifts which he made the most of, giving so many people so so much pleasure. And of course part of his humanity was that he was mortal like all of us, it's such a tragedy that he's no longer here to savour, in his modest way, new generations' appreciation of his brilliance.

@patersor

Жыл бұрын

He was only a freak in the sense that he was a generation ahead of his contemporaries. He was the blueprint for what rugby players could be, sent back in time to change the game. Rugby was forced to reinvent itself just to keep up with him. Prime Lomu would still cause problems today in a world of players built on his foundation.

@StuTheDon17

Жыл бұрын

Calling someone a freak is a compliment in sports. No need to feel disgusted as it is a massive compliment to call someone that

@ysgol3

Жыл бұрын

@@StuTheDon17 Hi, thanks for the reply - we'll have to agree to differ. Carling could have called him a 'phenomenon', which of course he was and is, but the pig ignorant man chose a different word with historical offensive connotations - look at 19th century 'Freak Shows' for example.

@turbo8628

10 ай бұрын

Yep, calling someone a freak in sports is saying they are extraordinary. Lomu was a freak! Nobody that big should move at that speed and have that agility, it's not normal.

@ysgol3

10 ай бұрын

@@turbo8628 Hi, as I mentioned above, I reckon the awful Carling should have chosen a more respectful word like 'phenomenon'.

Balance, speed, power ❤❤❤ , there will never be another Jonah, my all time favourite player

Freakishly fantastic! 🙌🏼

Un très grand joueur bravo tu et au paradis des joueurs repose en paix 🙏🙏

The scary thing, was he was never really at 100% health. Imagine what he could have done if he was healthy? The other thing was how terrifying he was watching him live, the moment he touched the ball there was like electricity in the air, everyone would get up of their seats. And the kindest, gentlest soul off the park. We miss you big fella!

@kjph7438

Жыл бұрын

What was wrong with his health?

@suziederkins3310

Жыл бұрын

@@kjph7438 he was found to have a kidney disorder in 95, when he played in the world cup. It was hushed for quite a while, as he could never fully train. He basically played his entire career with this and was never truly 100% Eventually he needed a kidney transplant.

@domoblackfriday

Жыл бұрын

@@kjph7438 kidneys

@kjph7438

Жыл бұрын

@@suziederkins3310 The bucket loads of Creatine he took also mustn’t have helped.

RIP legend, much respect from across the ditch

New Zealand played Ireland in Dublin in 2001. The New Zealand squad trained in UCD (University College Dublin) a few days before the game and i was a student there at the time. I went along stood on the sideline as a spectator as the UCD 1st squad lined up across the pitch and held tackle bags. Each New Zealand player would hit a bag then move across to the next bag and then the player at the end would wrap around all the way to the other end to start again. As i was standing on the side line the last bag was only about 5 feet from me. They were doing this for a few minutes and each player hit the bag beside me before running across to the start again. The UCD squad were doing ok against the New Zealand players holding the bags, most of the time they managed to stay on their feet. Then i looked up and Lomu had reach the last bag. He was lined up about 5 feet from me crouching and eyeing the tackle bag. The whistle went and Lomu launched at the bag sending the poor UCD bloke flying through the air. The entire sideline broke up laughing. It was comical but then you realised all of those UCD players were fully grown men playing a very high level of rugby. To Lomu though they were just toys to be tossed aside. To see it up close and personal was an absolute privilege. He was something else. RIP.

@kjaerdian7864

7 ай бұрын

Cool story man thank you for sharing

In the best of all time he will always be on the team sheet.

Thanks for the memories.

Beware: thread is full of short&limp saffa's. RIP: Jonah, true champ.

Lol Saffas always quick with their “he didn’t do that to us” comments. Always insecure lol. Didn’t realise a dead man would trigger them so much.

@squidjames7735

Жыл бұрын

... ever since apartheid ended, they get triggered so easily.

@tokoforlyfe2384

11 ай бұрын

No it’s because Lomu demolished the springboks and it was just embarrassing Lomu trampling over massive guys like Bobby skinstad, AJ Venter, Cirne Krige, Van den berg and many others. They always bring up Joost and small tackle (which was only once in their lifetime in 95) to proudly claim they stop Lomu 🤣🤣

@Joshh570

11 ай бұрын

@@tokoforlyfe2384 and Joost became retarded after tackling him all game lol

He just couldn't do that to the Springboks...

@rayhawkins8843

Жыл бұрын

Typical arrogant south African. Can't u be respectful n give credit where it's due. Wanker

@abriesteyn6055

Жыл бұрын

@@rayhawkins8843 what respect.. For talking the truth.. Poor child..

@rayhawkins8843

Жыл бұрын

@@abriesteyn6055 I wouldn't expect a baldhead to understand lol

@abriesteyn6055

Жыл бұрын

@@rayhawkins8843 I agree a zit face like yourself don't know much.. Leave it to the men not sissies...

@tokoforlyfe2384

11 ай бұрын

What you talking about? He demolished the springboks team 🤣go to sleep kid

He was simply brilliant and so exiting to watch.

RIP Warrior....with respect and love from South Africa...BEAST!

Thank you for the childhood memory's Jonah...you taught me super heroes are real.

You can see how physical he was when the defender put a good shot on him and they just bounced backwards. What a beast

What a steamroller. Thank you for your compilation.