He gets so overlooked by the Springboks fans, but if you pay close attention to our tries, they so so frequently come off of very special plays by him

@davet6079

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it's a coincidence that SA put Ireland under huge pressure in Dublin once Le Roux came on. He made a huge difference to the way SA played that day.

@jacobsandre85

Жыл бұрын

I was one of those fans who wanted to see him dropped. Gotta say I'm so happy to be proven wrong. He is truly an asset to the Bokke and it's great to see him in full form!

@monke447

Жыл бұрын

@@davet6079 I used to not be a fan of Willie, but seeing the difference he made when he came on made me respect him a lot more

@Hammersteyn

Жыл бұрын

I constantly argue with people in the pub about how World Class he is

@tainedry2286

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobsandre85 love it!

I'm glad form is temporary and class is permanent. His redemption ark started with him celebrating a try and running to the stands to celebrate with the fans who have been calling for his head (rightfully so because he was poor 2019-2021). Really happy to have him performing again.

@daronmann7159

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! That pic of him celebrating with the crowd after his try vs New Zealand is awesome

Notice how he's barely ever the one to score the try, but he's the one creating 70% of all Bok tries.

@RabbitholeIsrael

Жыл бұрын

@@Mamba_2446 KEYBOARD WARRIOR. LOL. you are probably worse than useless

I've never seen a less selfish player. He does not care about himself getting a try, but it's all about the team for him. Great team player always. So much Talent!

People are critical of his WC performance in 2019 because he missed many catches, but if you watch the "Chasing the Sun" documentary you would see that he actually had nerve damage in his shoulder from one of the first WC games that the Springboks played. The nerve damage resulted in his arm not moving the way he wanted it to.

@l.a.benjamin6222

11 ай бұрын

Nou hoekom het hulle hom gespeel en my so laat stres die res van die flippen toernooi. En het hy nog daai selfde probleem, want hy raak nie beter nie.

Springboks most underrated/disrespected player

@Karma-qt4ji

Жыл бұрын

Elton Jantjies: "Hold my beer..."

@mixer5717

Жыл бұрын

@@Karma-qt4ji Elton deserves it. That’s the difference

@juanstewart

Жыл бұрын

@@mixer5717 Respectfully disagreeing. He played a massive role last year before the off field issues. He begun to fit into the springboks system properly. He had a massive hand in giving us victory over the All Blacks last year, finished off against Wales in Cardiff, did a job against Scotland and kept us alive against England till the very last minute. We started looking more fluid and cohesive when he came on for the first test against Australia this year. I wouldn't even blame him for the 1st Welsh test in 2022. He played no rugby almost all year, so he didn't have time to improve/regain any form at all because of the injury.

@christoels8110

Жыл бұрын

@@juanstewart Off field incidents aside. From a pure rugby perspective I agree with you that he does not get the recognition he deserves. Yes, he's run his run, but thank you for what he has done for Springbok rugby.

@lm_b5080

Жыл бұрын

Ruan Pienaar would like to have a word

With all his magic tricks you sometimes forget how much gas Willie has!

I have always rated willie le roux even through tough times during the world cup I still think he is one of the best fullbacks

Willie is like having an extra 10 on the pitch!!!

@carldanelaubscher1489

Жыл бұрын

And a skillful 12

Always felt this guy would be amazing to play with, such good hands and really quite creative. He’s a key man if SA want to make any sort of run in the World Cup I reckon.

What a player he was for wasps, got dropped from the springbok team, came to England and revived his career

I have seen the Boks coming back from 15 to 20 points behind to win against top opposition, purely through Willie's vision and attacking genius. Don't forget his deceptive acceleration and lightning speed. He is the most dangerous fullback in the world for sure. Only the All-black Damian McKenzie and the Wallabie Kurtley Beale (when at his best) can compare.

For those who are unaware, the letter “W” in Afrikaans is pronounced as “V”. So if you’re English, pronounce it as “Villie”

The unselfish player who make other look good. Great man.

I remember when he broke onto the scene that year the cheetas made the quarters of Super Rugby. Mainly cause of Le roux and Goosen🔥 Good to see him finding his form just before the WC. Moodie has that 15 Jersey covered for the next decade +👌

@Dani-tl7bz

Жыл бұрын

Nah, Damian Willemse is the one who is next in line for first choice at full back.

2022 has arguably been his best year in the Bok jersey. The veil has been lifted. He might not be you’re safe as houses FB who will catch all balls but what he does in terms of attack, vision and positioning, it’s like having a coach on the field. On current form I’d keep him in the squad until he retires.

There is no other 15 I would rather have organizing my attack.

Willie le roux is a springbok legend. In the last 3 games he has single handedly created 3 games. He is an unbelievable rugby player. I love watching him. He is one of the most important players in our team.

Thank God for Willie as a driving force on the team. Always cajoling, encorouging and directing play. A natural leader. He should be captain.

He is Andre Joubert 2.0

@lm_b5080

Жыл бұрын

don't insult the Rolls Royce like that. Willie has been great the last 2 years, but often he's been downright crap. can't ever compare him to Jouba

He almost never makes the wrong decision in a 2 on 1.

ABs fan I've always rated this guy he's an awesome footballer 💯

The Try-Assist King

Willie has always been the architect of the springboks creating most of our tries.

Willie Leroux is an insane crazy good player, i would not mind having him in my team.

He had a monster of a season.

Reminds one a lot of the Rolls Royce of fullbacks, Andre Joubert.

He knows exactly when to pass the ball in order to create space for team mates.

Que excelente jugador que es le Roux, tambien es un gran compañero de equipo, me encanta verlo jugar, saludos desde Argentina !!!

Willie had a hand in more Springbok tries than any other player during his time. He is the playmaker in most teams he has played for. It must great for other backline players to play with Willie. His passing and reading what is in front of him is amongst the best I have seen over 5 decades. Nobody refers to Willie's tremendous speed which is surprising. I must say that Phil Bennett of the 1974 British Lions was also one of the best I have seen to read what is in front of him.

I was just about to complain, but you included the Jordie Barrett intercept pass, I was waiting for it throughout the whole video, lol.

Agree!

SA's points for averages with and without Le Roux would make for interesting reading.

Willie le Roux = Rugby Genius!!!

Worlds #1 fullback imo.

He deserves to reach to 100 tests for the boks.hes at 85 already

How he forces his outside player into the space at 3:15 👌🏿 pure class!

Im always nervous when they leave him out of the mix...just know his value..he is a constant threat and give speed to the backline...people dont see it ...best team player ever in my opinion

He should be the Captain the Springboks.

3:18 Textbook example of draw and pass

Legendary

One of the best passers in the game.

What a GEM!!!

Second most under-rated springbok

He is in the top 40 fullbacks in the world for sure

@michaelbekker1204

Жыл бұрын

Maybe Top 40(0)??😄

@mr.e6748

Жыл бұрын

Top 4*

@RabbitholeIsrael

Жыл бұрын

no, i think he is in the top 400 fullbacks in the world

@christoels8110

Жыл бұрын

@@RabbitholeIsrael Do you know it's rugby we're talking about here?

@RabbitholeIsrael

Жыл бұрын

@@christoels8110 do you know its fullbacks we are talking about

Finally

Willie le Roux, No shit, is the most consistently good player in the Bok team. He carries every game and is always there as support.

I needed to see this. I have always found him really annoying with the number of opportunities he's butchered by being careless with no look passes silly kicks, you name it. But the man sure can spark and when he does, Eskom stops load-shedding for a week.

Personally, i think he makes a lot of handling errors. Plus I hate his provocation at rwc23 vs England when he won. This sort of attitude should be punished.

Not great feet, but probably best hands in the game…

The only Fullback in Teir 1 rugby hat can't beat any player 1v1. Willie is such a basic player. He has no brilliant traits. He is not strong, has no speed, is not agile, has an average boot. If you put him in a vacuum then he seems better than he actually is. Compare him to any of the top 8 team's fullbacks and you realize that he is just average. I love that he does the basics right usually but in high pressure situations he seems to buckle more often than not. Example 2019 WC, being stepped by a forward when he was the last defender. Speaking of Defender his defense is piss poor. I'm sure he has a brilliant rugby mind and I've heard players and coaching staff speak to his great organizational skill in the backline and I will give him that. But in terms of technical ability and what he does in high pressure situations he is just average when compared to 15s in other top teams. He has 0 X factor. But i will admit he has been playing better recently and I am happy for that, but to say he is elite is a stretch for me. He is nowhere close to being part of the top 5 fullbacks in the world

@izakbisschoff8712

Жыл бұрын

You new to rugby ?

@chris5240

Жыл бұрын

You seem like you are blind. Name players that have more assists than him at international level. Which ever names you list will be the best in the game.

Springbok legend, no doubt, thank you sir, baie dankie.

How he forces his outside player into the space at 3:15 👌🏿 pure class!