If it wasn't for his cruel run of injuries, he'd easily be in the all-time greats English backline. 13 years of International Rugby and only 59 caps, seriously unlucky.
testament to his freakish ability really, always straight back in the England squad after injury. Hasn't helped that we haven't had too much depth at centre
I have to say, Andrew, your dedication to finding this footage is just fantastic. It’s always a highlight when I find there’s a new one to watch. Have you considered another “players playing out of position” compilation?
Biggar gets the biggest balls award from me. Sees Tuilagi coming, doesn’t flinch, catches the ball, takes the hit, presents the ball. Proper warrior that man.
Any of the “rugbys gone soft” crowd just need to see players like Tuilagi. He hits at sternum height, hard and fast and delivers some of the hardest and best hits, in a completely legal way. He’s at no risk of doing anything illegal himself, he’s such an underrated tackler
Manu's defensive prowess was so important to England's 2019 world cup. NZ couldnt get the ball past 12 from Manu's blitz defence. Not just big hits, but the ability to completely close the space was brilliant
The power he generates in the hit is immense. Not many small guys in this video either .. mostly forwards, large backs .. obviously has a penchant for smashing Saffers with a bit of a hard carrying reputation .. CJ Stander, Andre.. even castles big D Vermuelen!
It's gonna sound weird, but Manu really is stronger than he looks. Freakish athlete in his prime. You'll never see Esterhuizen absolutely rocked running full tilt like he was at 0:44. Honestly could go toe to toe with every player on his day
If it wasn't for his cruel run of injuries, he'd easily be in the all-time greats English backline. 13 years of International Rugby and only 59 caps, seriously unlucky.
testament to his freakish ability really, always straight back in the England squad after injury. Hasn't helped that we haven't had too much depth at centre
He qualifies already for destroying the all blacks single handedly 😅
Due to he's physical style of play is what is causing him injuries
He already is an all time great of England back line. Can’t think of many that would get in ahead other than Greenwood and Guscott
In my opinion he is already but I can’t decide 12 or 13
I have to say, Andrew, your dedication to finding this footage is just fantastic. It’s always a highlight when I find there’s a new one to watch.
Have you considered another “players playing out of position” compilation?
Definitely on the cards!
Biggar gets the biggest balls award from me. Sees Tuilagi coming, doesn’t flinch, catches the ball, takes the hit, presents the ball. Proper warrior that man.
Any of the “rugbys gone soft” crowd just need to see players like Tuilagi. He hits at sternum height, hard and fast and delivers some of the hardest and best hits, in a completely legal way. He’s at no risk of doing anything illegal himself, he’s such an underrated tackler
Manu's defensive prowess was so important to England's 2019 world cup. NZ couldnt get the ball past 12 from Manu's blitz defence. Not just big hits, but the ability to completely close the space was brilliant
One of the biggest tackling backs ever. Just a thing of beauty to watch
Tuilagi lining up againt Tuisova in the 2023 world cup was colossal....
The power he generates in the hit is immense. Not many small guys in this video either .. mostly forwards, large backs .. obviously has a penchant for smashing Saffers with a bit of a hard carrying reputation .. CJ Stander, Andre.. even castles big D Vermuelen!
It's gonna sound weird, but Manu really is stronger than he looks. Freakish athlete in his prime. You'll never see Esterhuizen absolutely rocked running full tilt like he was at 0:44. Honestly could go toe to toe with every player on his day
"Manu Tuilagi, destroyer of worlds". He was great for England, but think we need to be looking beyond him a bit now in squad selections
Lawrence has cemented it surely now
Alternative title: Rugby's Biggest Hugs part 2
My favourite England player of the past decade. Think he has changed English rugby culture and identity.
Love watching Manu play, always something exciting happening.
Thanks for this video 👍
Love that last clip. Bet the ref owed that player that got tackled a beer for letting the play go
Tuilangi is a beast!!!!
Amazing video. His speed and skill is brilliant.
He’s the reason why I play center😂🐐🇼🇸
I love rugby
Prime Manu is just....
DAYUMMM.
WHAMMO !
And another “Fijian Shrug” compilation?
And when he gets it wrong its a 4 game ban
Well done for Google searching the one time he got banned
First!
Most of those would be yellow cards now
No they wouldn’t
Absolutely not they’re all legit 💯%
Love that last clip. Bet the ref owed that player that got tackled a beer for letting the play go