The highlight (if you can call it that) of my rugby career was playing against Jonah in a high school sevens tournament back when I lived in NZ. He played forward at that time. He was not only the biggest guy on the field, but also by far the quickest. As a smaller built guy I was used to tackling many of the big Maori and Island boys who had a good 100 lbs on me when I was 17-18, but he was something else. Most bigger guys you could drop by grabbing their legs, but the problem with trying to do that with Jonah is that he was just so big and so tall that it was almost impossible to grab both legs at once. The game I played against him I think he scored 4-5 tries on his own. The one time I got close enough to even attempt to tackle him all I could grab was one leg. He must have dragged my skinny white ass about 40 yards down the field (without hardly slowing down) before he finally shook me off and went in to score. I managed to keep hold of his cleat though! As he jogged back after scoring I tossed it back to him with a comment "goddamn you're a big bugger." He just smiled and said "nice try bro." I felt a whole lot better about my effort when I saw him shrugging off seasoned international players while playing for the ABs the very next year. Many of his highlights involve him just steamrolling over his opponents, but the thing he doesn't seem to get enough credit for is his speed. He was RIDICULOUSLY fast, which made him even tougher to stop. Brace yourself to try to tackle him and he goes around you. Try to match him for speed and he'd catch you off balance and send you flying with the old Maori (or in his case, Tongan) sidestep. He was offered a NFL tryout contract at one point, but playing for the All Blacks was his dream, and even though he could have made a fortune by switching (rugby was largely an amateur sport at that time) he followed his heart and stuck with rugby. RIP big guy. Truly a legend in the world of rugby.

@luddacris521

6 жыл бұрын

Shifty76 good story i enjoyed reading it 😊

@mattdodkin1565

5 жыл бұрын

Shifty76 really great to read your recollection of playing against him,thank you for taking the time to post it.

@Team_Killer_NZ

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome story

@iluv84

5 жыл бұрын

👏

@naphtaliawakening4862

5 жыл бұрын

cool story Toko(bro in Tongan)

Size and power, and speed and agility and skills, what a freak. R.I.P.

@JS-ri8qc

5 жыл бұрын

once-in-a-generation freak athlete! RIP

You guys noted his stats that a lot of people miss. His height and weight with his speed stats…no one in NFL history has had those same stats in one package. But he also had skills to go with those stats and utilised them all when beating tacklers.

England lost the World Cup final to that man. He died of kidney problems in 2015 at 40 yrs old. Most commentators would say he could pull along several players, but mainly he pulled in the crowds.

Samoans,Tongans & fijians are pure heart when it comes to sport...passion & pride on their sleeves...big & tough on the field...gentle giants off it...there are so many playing league & union down under in Australia & New Zealand...assets to the sport in every way

@desirebaker5775

6 жыл бұрын

Auzy nazis if that isn’t the gods honest truth I don’t know what is! I live in Chicago, and the All Blacks were here to play and shoot a commercial. I was walking down the street, minding my own business when I, quite literally, bounced off one of their players. I wasn’t looking where I was going, in my own little world, and suddenly I was on my ass. Granted, I’m only 5’7” 110 lbs, but it was like walking in to a brick wall 😂. Most people, let alone star athletes, would be all uppity about bumping in to them, but this guy just laughed, helped me up and then asked if I was ok. Now I’m not one to get easily star struck, but having been a fan of the All Blacks, I damn near lost my ever loving mind and went bright red. Dude even gave me a big old bear hug after I apologized profusely for bumping in to him. He was so sweet about the whole thing. Made this little gals day that’s for sure!

@gordonthomson1427

5 жыл бұрын

And the UK , France and other countries .in both League and Union .

@Team_Killer_NZ

5 жыл бұрын

+ Maoris

6'5", 260lbs, 100m in 10.7s. And a fantastic sportsman. RIP

As I've always thought, he had a wicked right arm which alone could overthrow any player trying to tackle him;.....

Greatest ever! No pad or helmet protection lololol 🤣

Jason Taumalolo would look tiny next to prime JONAH 😂 Freak of nature….it was his speed that was truly AWE Inspiring to watch It was beautiful to see in full flight….

Far and away the best thing to ever happen to Rugby.

Awesome reaction guys, one thing you have forgotten is Jonah had incredible natural balance for his size as well, then incredible speed, dukes (Side Step) and strength added in makes him a once in a generation player. We may not see anyone like him ever again.

Its not just his speed or strength that were an issue. His agility was amazing too, you can see it in how his body leans when he makes a new run.

Can tell you're guys passion for sport. Glad your subs are growing

Lomu and Cullen my two favorite ball runners of all time.

1:40 When he played in the 7-men rugby, he was in the 7's sides that won 3 series titles in a row then.

Goat!!!!

Should do a video on his funeral Haka, an amazing scene

It's a brave man who stood in front of Jonah. RIP

@walboyfredo6025

4 жыл бұрын

Brave Men!

Great reaction, I got Lomu to shoulder barge your like button, and fended the face of subscribe and slam the try😁I think he had a thing for the French team, as France I believe is NZ nemesis😉👍

RIP Lomu, I'm a diehard AFL fan but respect where it's due. NRL has some incredible athletes, Greg Inglis is brilliant to watch

The best thing about watching him wasn’t his form but rather the aftermath he left behind him..

Best rugby player all around the world. He's not just another rugby legend. He is the number one rugby legend in rugby history. He is a very gifted rugby player. He played rugby with one kidney.

You guys have great logical insight.. Nice reaction

All blacks man my fav team Cheeeeeeeeeeeehoooooooooooooo hoooooooooo

@jayltee

6 жыл бұрын

Kyoto Vaiau I’m Australian and of course the Wallabies are my team. But damn I love those Allblacks too, love seeing them win. I’ve been kiwi brainwashed you sneaky buggers lol

Truly a Legend. Admired and respected by players and fans all over the world. There will never be another like him. Loving your reaction videos to Rugby and Rugby League...especially the kiwi players you highlight. Total entertainment guys..keep it up

Great reaction guys!!!!!

loved your reactions dudes, jonah was an awesome all black, pacific hard!

In 1994 or 95 he was offered a $10 million dollar contract to sign with NFL side Dallas Cowboys but turned it down

The difference between most Polynesian juggernauts and Jonah Lomu is Jonah has mythic level speed and balance... doing weights standing on a Swiss ball at 6’5” 260-270lbs.

Awesome video guys! In rugby they kick for goal after a try (5 points) for a extra 2 points, & if the opposing team commits a foul they can kick a "penalty" for 3 points. This is a video tribute to All Black Dan Carter who retired from International rugby in 2015. He played flyhalf or first five which is the closest thing to quarterback in rugby. He would often decide the plays or make it up as he went along & he was also a phenomenal goalkicker. kzread.info/dash/bejne/l56NpNxqmaSddbg.html

Amazing living human being amazing in life. R.I.P miss him.

The highlight of the scene just has to be at 07:50 when Jonah simply barrels over poor old Mike Catt before slapping down for a try. MsG

his like may not be seen again.

Great reaction vid fellas :) The one thing nobody ever talks about when it comes to Jonah Lomu was his balance. His ability to absorb the hits because of his awesome upper body strength, but then stay on his feet after bouncing off several tacklers without losing his power and pace was tremendously underrated. The only athlete I've ever seen that he could be compared to is Bo Jackson. Similar size, speed and power. Both were transcendent sportsmen.

❤️G.O.A.T

Hi guys please watch the funeral of Jonah Lomu great respect for a magnificent player.

Yeeeah bro! This is the one

Fast as fucking lightening

Jonah lived with failing kidneys and ended up needing a transplant. Eventually, that kidney failed as well and he passed away waiting for another. Most of his career he only played at about 75%. He's compared to Bo Jackson.

jonah lomu was the biggest freak at 260 pounds or 118kgs dudes way to explosive for his size can move his huge frame around like a lightweight and can move faster still super fast twitch

Cool vid guys

Great reaction guys! Jonah is definitely my favorite.....also check out Christian Cullen...

2:01 Best and Fairest player for Hong Kong Sevens (one of the most iconic rounds in the Sevens series). 2:30 Yes. Imagine Alonzo Mourning and Sean Elliott averaging double-doubles in the NBA Playoffs.

Best of Jonah Lomu part 1 and there's also a part 2

That's the GOAT

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Damn that shit look crazy hell....football with no pads... i can dig it. Wonder what these teams I.R. look like!!!!

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watch his documentary jonah lomu the legend from school boys to svens an then the all blacks

Before Jonah appeared on the scene the general rule was that forwards were big but slow, the backs were small and fast. Jonah's position was wing (a back position). So being big and fast broke the rules. Now most backs (especially the outer backs) are in the Jonah mould and the forwards are now much faster (but still big).

@jldp24

6 жыл бұрын

Craig McCullough ...still not many wings at 120 with his speed...even today..Nadolo is an absolute monster though..easily bigger than Lomu and just as effectivd...just not the athletic freak that lomu was...lomu had speed..but was sick from the very beginning..so we disnt see him at his best ever...he would collapse after training back in 95.

@MrInzombia

4 жыл бұрын

Craig McCullough lmao I cant think of one back who is in the jonah lomu mold. For christ sakes maa nonu looks like a tank out there and hes only 6ft and 210 lbs. Lomu is 6ft5 and 270!!! and is much faster. He would still truck the fk out of the guys today.

"and when i get out the way, i'm apologizing!" X'D X'D X'D

thank you for this.... great to hear an american reaction......his opposite number once famously asked his coach how do you tackle l him?..answer was bend down behind yourself pick up sum shit and throw it in his face.....what if there is no shit to throw? coach said if he running at you dont worry there will be shit lol

lads check out the video of the Joost van der Westhuizen tackle on Jonah, its immense

Watch steve matai jorge taufua big hits broz small men with concrete shoulders iron heart

What you call a "Fend" rugby calls a "Hand-Off" it must be an extended arm and an open hand.

@judeobrian8856

2 жыл бұрын

it was a fend back in the day.

You should check sam Burgess English born playing in the NRL for South Sydney rabbitohs, UK here great channel.

It must be remembered that Rugby is often played between nations. The United Kingdom (UK)/Great Britain is comprised of several nations which all Hate England. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJaqxLOJoZeyiM4.html England v France always relives Agincourt where the two Nations fought one another in 1415. The advert is from Shakespeare’s “Henry 5th”. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHhqybBukciyk8o.html and when England play Argentina it is difficult to forget the Falklands war of 1981. Just so you know why rugby can be so violent when they are fighting for their Country.

Churr bro

Have you ever heard about Danie Gerber if you want to see a man that can run check out this guy. Please check him out

Fun fact-I sometimes spotted Jonah at the gym...

Tongan power son of aotearoa

Can you please react to Big hits 2017 by Rugby Montages

Chur bro, do NZ rugby player Rene Ranger Big Hits. Another player good video to check out.. you will enjoy it that most of his hits are on offense lol

can you do more week 17 reactions

Evolution perfection accept for those damn kidneys.

Lomu died of kidney failure. It plagued him basically his whole life. He knew he was dying, and decided to play as long as he could. Being hooked up to a kidney machine in a wheelchair was not his idea of life. He went out on his terms, something few of us may ever know.

Hahaha Marcus said here comes the boom, Sooo please React to - Here comes the BOOM! ( AFL'S BIGGEST HITS) by Darcy Laffy. Keep up the good work guys.

George north tribute would be great

awsome man you should do Christian Cullen he and jonah together unstopable againest the best in the world and super rugby teams

Here is one of christian cullen, the best fullback I've ever seen. He was a team mate of Jonah Lomu. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eoeL05ZuhtjMkaw.html

Just gona say if you guys are going to do another lomu reaction you should do the 'lomu big hits' video. It's got some rare footage because most of his other highlights are the same old recycled shit. The big hits one is my favorite one it shows his power

@mattdodkin1565

5 жыл бұрын

umaa002 yep it’s my fave Lomu vid aswell

The Freight Train.

React to Logovi Mulipola HES A TANK

His hidglidhts before kidney failure!Super Rugby😓😥🥰😍🤣😃😅😘🤗😑

It's Lomu , not Lamu

@jakjoe2633

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha i think its just their accents bro

React to benji Marshall highlights

Look at Jeremy guscet

Do Christian Cullan.

sam finau highlights plz

Quade cooper

Usain Bolt is only about 1 second faster at the 100m than Jonah! That's insane! Freak of Nature!!

@TheInfinityzeN

6 жыл бұрын

1.2 something (Bolt ran a 9.58). Don't get me wrong, he is fast. But he could not win an all state 100m. Those high school males at State level run low 10's with the record being 10.00 flat.

@iluv84

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheInfinityzeN you're right. 1 second is a lot of time in a 100m sprint - but if Lomu had the exposure to state level sprint coaching and culture, then he would have adapted his body to be more lean. He was a tank so it's stupid to compare. 10.8 is serious wheels for his frame.

Hey fanatics! Could you please react to Worst Rugby Aerial Collisions video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWGro9xvdLjOc5s.html (it's where the ball is kicked into the air and a player from each side run up and try to grab it...which can result in nasty collision!)...also, keep the rugby reactions up! Good stuff! 😀

@boatymcboatface6969

6 жыл бұрын

Can you react to this one as well? Best Rugby Celebrations - kzread.info/dash/bejne/m56Vm5l8iMWbYrQ.html Thanks 👍

He had kidney failure

@goo9398

6 жыл бұрын

Shirlieann Looper nephrotic syndrome

Jonah lamu? Its lomu

He had kidney problems his whole career! He was NEVER at full strength 😳

do Jerry collins reaction you will like him too. and Victor Vito

his like may not be seen again.