Rupeni Caucaunibuca - The Fijian Flyer
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2019
- I'll say it. In terms of skill, Rupeni Caucaunibuca is one of the 5 greatest wings of all time. He had everything - tremendouse speed, a great step and immense power.
He is an enigma and I'm sure, looking back at his career, he has some regrets, but for a brief period of time, he was without a doubt the most lethal finisher on the planet.
Enjoy and thanks for watching! 
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that blues backline, at that time was one of the best ever
Its just crazy to think that Mills Muliaina, Doug Howllett, Joe Rokocoko, Carlos Spencer and Caucau played together in the same team. Thats something youd put together in a video game.
@@MrSilverfish12 don't forget Rico gear
+ Sam Tuitupo
@@MrSilverfish12 then you look at Lomu, the chiropractor (LIMA) andrian cashmore, Vidiri, Eroni clarke whos son is now playing and spencer. That was 1997. Unreal pace and sizeand skill. Back in the day.
Scary
Im a Sri lankan. And seeing this video and the man bring back memories of EA sports Rugby 2004. I always picked Fiji for Rupeni Caucanibuca ❤
The only player in history that the NRU wanted so bad to be an All Black that they tried to influence the higher powers to change the eligibility rules.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
And he did play
Thanks for remembering the maestro. I can't remember who coined the phrase but 'that guy could step three guys in a telephone box'. Ridiculous talent.
Lol step them in a telephone box
That was Bill Mclaren talking about Gerald Davies.
Most talented finisher of all time without a doubt
I'm 31 from Northland and I got to watch Rupeni in his prime in the early 2000s. Some of his best tries were never recorded but there is no doubt that this man was the fastest rugby player in the world at the time. And he had amazing skill. Brings back memories!!
Chavhanga was quicker, 10.27 100m watch a video called him vs the blues, fastest ive seen a person run on grass.
@@TheBloggme caucau's best was 10.03 ...he was a 100 meters sprinter back in Fiji... But decided to play rugby instead
@@TheBloggme slightly faster, but while many pounds lighter
@@tuitevita2261 wasn't he just kinda chillin in his remote village playing pick up rugby when someone spotted him at a tournament?
@@mrwaltermathews sprinter in school mate. ..that was his record than... He gt spotted when he left school
2003 rupeni caucau stands alone as the best finisher in world rugby! Has it all. Speed, agility, size, strengths, foot work. Made quick players look average! Just wish he was more disciplined and we could have seen more of him in fit form! Thanks for gracing us on the field with your raw ability’s and natural talent! 🇫🇯🙌🏾❤️
Rupeni even made speeders look slow that was the ability of the kind of player he was. You need a try just give Rupeni the ball.
Yeah man that 2003 Caucau is the best wing of all time... Like you say pity about the work rate off the field
You should see habosi
Player like that won't work now,he wud be playing for France,Wales, England,new zealand, etc😂great sport rugby 👏
@@f1j1poii86 Rubeni is way better than Habosi
I watched him play for the Auckland Blues in trial match in Carrara Stadium - Gold Coast - against a hyped up Queensland Reds team……he was marking Wendell Sailor [ex Brisbane Bronco and Australia Rugby League Player] who was making his debut for the Reds…..CauCau was making his debut for the Blues……..the very first ball he gets touch right down behind his tryline - he steps Wendall and blitzed the whole Reds team for a 90 meter try…..it was so fast everyone was in shock at his speed…………..he did it again - the second time he got the ball he just ran right around Wendall like he was a turtle - and scored another 90 meter try…….The whole crowd was in disbelief….he blitzed Wendall the whole half……they took him off coz the Blues had a massive lead by then……poor Wendall hahaha…..
No wonder Wendell Sailor later said in an interview before their game against the blues on him marking Caucau he said "I'm keeping my fingers crossed" lol I remember Chris Latham getting Caucau in the corner and the whole entire Reds backline celebrated like they won the world cup..
wish someone uploads this trial game online lol, Dude has scored over 120 tries in his career but ppl only know of a dozen or so he scored for the blues and fiji
(.
I remember hearing about that game and other trial games that Rupeni just Obliterated the opposition ALL by himself.
If only he was playing in the modern era with tiktok and social media he would get the recognition that he deserves.
He also did the same thing in non televised rugby sevens games for Fiji.
I just hope to God one day people find old home video tapes of these games and convert and post em on RUclips so we can have more Rupeni Caucaunibuca Highlights🏃🏿to watch while we Masturbate...🍆🤪🤣
The try against Scotland was the first one I ever saw, didn't know his name but as a 8 year old I was selling chocolates on the streets and then came home perants watching the game and caucau scored that try, as a young kid I was like "WOAWW WHO'S THAT?" ever since then I didn't know who it was until I got internet in 2007 lol I was on RUclips all the time and was watching top 10 rugby speedsters and I saw him at number 1 and I was like I remember that, it's funny how things come back in life and reveals itself to you,
matrix??
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
When I saw it, I thought there was a glitch in the tale as it looked sped up!😂
Why are you Fijians always making up bullshit stories? Lol. You guys are so biased
World Rugby should give him a recognition award as a talent that the world will miss forever. Hall of Famer will be the best ever thing to get the world to know about him.
One of the most most exciting natural breed wingers of all time.
Had everything except discipline! Still my all time favourite player! Rupeni
I have been good friends with Caucau for many years he was my neighbor in Northland whangarei we would often have friendly games of touch together he was untouchable man even when he was just playing around for fun he could literally jump on the field after eating KFC and being over weight and STILL kick ass.
He was an incredible human. He was EXTREMELY!! fast and very explosive, his ACCELERATION!! was second to none, he had supreme balance on both his right and left legs could step on both, he had an unreal ability to defend himself while running alone the sideline he would use his hips to throw his opponents out, his kick and catch skills were unbelievable he was the most complete athlete in rugby and 7s history.
You fijians are so delusional lol
just popping by to get my fix on rupeni greatness
"now here's trouble" lol and Keith Quinn even took the time out to watch him go forgetting he was commentating lol
😅😅😅
No one.. had his top end acceleration imo. Had another gear on everyone.. He would cruise about but his after burners were like an F22 Raptor fighter jet.. BANG.. Gone
That was an All black mid field for the crusaders he made them look like a 2nd string side
Greatest attacking player of all time.
You fijians are biased lol
The big tummy that can run like a four wheel drive ...speed and fast
There was another Fijian "big tummy" that run as fast - Peceli Kina. Unlike RC was always smiling. Vinaka vakalevu Turaga Kai
Divine + Spencer + Caucau or Rokocoko= Try
Those were their days
Even during his first year and a half at Agen he was amazing. And he was massively unfit at the time.
3:00 kid in the crowd has blacked up in support of Rupeni
Maaan I miss this guy.The fastest winger i have ever seen in my rugby tv watching life....he would have gone a long way in rugby...if only he hadnt been missing his trainning..Discipline was the problem. Lack of dedication to the team. I hope future fijian stars will learn from Caucaus mistake. N most importantly boys "Kua ni guilecava na Kalou"
Rupeni is the ultimate rugby winger. No one compares to him.
So humble and devastating. I forgot how awesome this legend was.
I remember watching a game between the Taniwha and the Stags and he just ripped the Stags to pieces
THE BEST player ever to play the wing position in rugby. Past present or future, noone can come close to the most perfect fit for the position. which makes his story all the more sad.
Well said bro
whats his story
Lomu played with an illness, Rupeni a close second if he hadn’t squandered his opportunities
@@TT-yr6kt lomu is average compared to caucau ...!!
@@TT-yr6kt he would have smoked Lomu big time
I really think this guy had the highest potential peak of any player ever. Such a shame his career didn't turn out even half of what it could have
I totally agree. At his peak, he was as lethal as Lomu on attack and even quicker. I don't think people realize how amazing that try against France was.
@@RealRugby it's worth looking up "caucau french assault" to see some of his insane tries for Agen. Part 2 is gone unfortunately but part 1 is still amazing. This is all while he was really out of shape.
agree with you
The story of Rups leaves many what ifs but as the yrs go one it kind of adds to the legend. Guy went home to his village and just decided not to return, and the village didn't even have a phone so no one could contact him.
Had a short career but made a huge impact. If only he was a bit more disciplined he would of been a legend
He is a Legend regardless
Already is legendary
I hear what you're saying, but I think he's a legend because he wasn't disciplined.
@@localmo88 he was a legend from the way he ran through the defense.. and he was so good being undisciplined in training.. imagine what he could be with training. That's the legend.
localmo88 no he make all the legends look average
Bryan habana🇿🇦is africas greatest ever player...
And Rupeni Caucaunibuca🧔🏿was his childhood HERO and watching Caucau's amazing tries made him want to play Rugby🏉.
Wait are you sure this is a fact? Not just some made up bs?
Blues team that year was the best ever super rugby .. no other team would never be like the blues team.... number 1 ever.
Along with Cullen, the best back to have played the game.
Amazing and most exciting winger - one of the very best I’ve seen.
ONE of the Lord's of the wings right there next to Jonah, unicorns 🦄. Even for Fiji, he is a myth they call the Bullet, and we speak of feats and laugh around the basin. ASK any of the blues boys, Rupeni didn't even have to come to to training or take part, they let him kick the ball around whilst everyone trained, and he said why you can't try someone how to score on every play that was his goal every time he touched the ball. That's the difference. RAW.... trained or untrained... magnificent. And he did this all during the GOLDEN AGE of rugby.
Some say his life is sad..NEVER.For a FIJIAN his village is his Shangri la! If he dies there he's home nothing else matters..Rupeni Caucaunibuca is happy n home in his village..in his books he's exactly where he's meant to be money or no money...he's cruising.. he's in heaven in his Fiji.
Just back from my first trip to Fiji, Rupeni was amazing and have never forgotten watching some of his tries.
That is so true 👍. I can hia when he was interviewed, one of the words he said that he was so happy to bk home.
He was the Ronaldinho of rugby
More like Ronaldo Nazario I'd say
@@ernestoroberts169 yep the original ronaldo who also got fat and disappeared lol ....cristiano of rugby is probably chris ashton lol
@@cometstyles3772 yeah but also an previously unseen display of explotion, acceleration and skill. Ronaldo Nazario's Dr at Inter said he had much of the explosive fiber that has the most reaction but also wears off quicky. Other downside of that typ of physiquye seems to be that with time they tend to fatten up pretty quickly too.
"This is the fastest man in world rugby"
Great commentary, great video.
TBE!!!
we have never ever seen anything on the wing like this man here.
imagine if the all blacks got him before it all unfolded for him...
Thanks Rupeni for the amazing memories.
Shailesh Prasad but he his family and country would’ve benefited from it. But his career was cut short. And now he’s in a little hut in fiji back to square 1.
@Shailesh Prasad not committed enough to be an all black.
Rupeni is on another level, he made it look so easy , he made all those legendary wingers look average
The most natural most gifted player we’ll ever see⚡️🔥
Poor Tony koonwyoo rupeni ended his career before it even started, there was a huge amount of hype around him too
I do agree with all your comments.My poem of this Great Winger of his time,he stands alone at the top when it comes to....the fastest finisher on the home stretch. Defenders look average when he takes them on with speed agility swerving razor edged runs and power.Awesome to behold.Thanks for your contribution to the Rugby World.Cheers Rup.
One of the best finishers in the game. Would love to see him in an all blacks backline
Would have been scary indeed but his lack of discipline and commitment to professional life couldn't accommodate him in all blacks environment. So sad such an immense talent
The vince Carter of rugby
Not sure how
Paddy O’Brien ... member him? Great to see him feature here. And of course Rubeni!
The Best till to date
0:20 wow he blitzed past Vunibaka
Yes ikr..I've never seen anyone do that to Vunibaka
Exaclty...didn't see that one coming... incredible speed
I loved watching him in Super Rugby 🏉 He was a Super Rugby player!!!😁😁 Auckland backline really used him well!!!
How Rupeni made it look all too easy. Some players are just beyond special and this guy was one of those players. God has away of creating freakish one in a lifetime individuals Rupeni, Jonah, Vidiri and a few handful of players. We will not see their likes again.
11. Caucau🇫🇯 15. Cullen🇼🇸 14. Lomu🇹🇴
deadly!!
Look at that Blues lineup! That’s pure domination across the park.
That game against the Crusaders, he was playing for the Blues and playing for the Crusaders was Marika Vunibaka. Not too sure if the rocket mans career had begun then but damn, two of many speedsters on the field that day.
To think.. the blues at one point had Rupeni, Rokocoko, Howlett and Muliaina lol LEGENDARY
All being marshalled by King Carlos....
We might have seen more of and an even better Caucau had he have been eligible to play for the All Blacks. In the disciplined set up of the All Blacks, we could’ve witnessed another level of greatness
I think it's great he played for the country of his birth. And more and more Fijians of the top tier will do so now in future with the Drua, contracts in Europe and the arrival of Fiji in the RC. It's just a shame he didn't have someone to guide him and keep him on the straight and narrow.
I dont think he ever reached his full potential. Imagine what a fully fit and disciplined Rupeni could have been. He even admitted in an interview his biggest weakness was his laziness. Still a great player
@Shailesh Prasad we will never know
Could have been the Michael Jordan of rugby. Raking in millions.
Simply the best!!
He blitzed passed maugher, caleb Ralph, marshal ran over richie mcaw, made lote tuqiri, rathbone and wendell sailor look like amateurs..
That try against France is a thing of beauty, a masterpiece. What a special talent. Shame shame he wasted this gift.
Never trained hard, missing training sessions etc and still able to play like this in professional era.
Freak of nature 🔥
Absolute magic 😎
Always wondered what would have happened if he was in the ABs him and Rokocoko would have been a lethal combo alrite 👍🏻
I always look back on this guy with awe and sadness that he never truly reached the heights that his potential promised.
Man Could Fly... Miss those days
I know the Bible says do not bow down or worship any image or idol but for me it's hard cause rupeni caucaunibuca is just the man
Hahahaha good one
Lol
Damn Caucau, Muliaina and Rokocoko in one team
And Howlett the top All Blacks try scorer
What a campion 👍👍👍👍
Imagine him and Lomu in the same team.....would feel sorry for the defenders
With prime Cullen as fullback. That would be the most lethal back 3 in rugby history!
Rupeni you are the best winger ever
He had speed to burn for days🔥⚡️
bravo pour a ce jour que ce joueur a rendu heureux sur notre banc agen au s u a
tain ! t'en as eu du bol pffffff perso eu la chance de voir jouer cullen
He is definitely the best !!!!
an amazing player , in the top 5 of the best wingers , caucau and doug in the same team , a nightmare
Dream team.. Lomu on one wing Caucau on the other
Cullen at the back 👌
@@paulmihaere8270 lethal!
Joel Vidiri on the bench just for extra impact. Lomu rated him so that's good enough for me
dannie gerber and umaga as 13/12
@@duncanidaho9492 wouldn't have Umaga anywhere near.
Best winger ever!
Caucau my favourite rugby player ever then Bryan lima for defence
When he was in France playing in Agen rugby un the top 14 says that he prefers to be fishing in home before the fame and all that stuff around the game and professionalism
One of the smoothest rugby players. Brilliant ❤️🇫🇯
ridiculously talented it's not fair on others.....
The fact that Caucau was unfit and overweight throughout much of his career whilst doing all these tries is mindblowing..now thats true natural talent
Still the best blues backline
Hope his son will be talented as well or better than him. But Rupeni was something else! Imagine if he was disciplined about his training.. Diet and everything? He would be something else I'm sure.
i believe a french club have already singed his teen son lol
Rupeni said when his son play rugby in school they couldn't catch him that's how fast is he.
Goat
That "little hint of a tummy" went on to have a hell of a career.
Jeez! He was superb and bloody fast. Shame he wasn't more disciplined about diet etc
The only rugby player to be called the bullet
Caucau was a monster
Best player in the world at the time. But then went to France and ruined it all
I like how you're almost blaming a country on his life decisions...
@@declanmcdonnell6965 himself and his managers
@@mochababy2 no its fine, you can blame France.
Thou thou is fast
This guy was Deceptively fast
This guy had the highest speed stats in the old rugby games lol
Rugby 08 he his Acceleration was 90 and speed was 97. He was the fastest player in the game lol.
Everyone talks on lomu as the king or the goat, but let me tell you…if this guy had a proper career…jonah’s name wouldn’t of been heard of.
Spencer passes to howlette, passes to caucau. Fucking hell.
Rupeni could score from anywhere. Those blues teams were lethal
TBH he does make it look easy.
If this guy had ever trained he coukd have been anything
💥💣🥇🚀
From a purely attacking ball in hand perspective has there ever been a more dominant player? Lomu certainly comes to mind but Caucau might have been even better. Anyone else in the conversation? I'm not a rugby historian.
For me there were a couple - Caucau, Lomu, Cullen, Bryan Williams, Kirwan and Gerber were probably the best attacking players I ever saw
He Was In The All
Black
He wasn't allowed to play for nz because of him playing for Fiji in sevens I believe. He would have had to sit out the 2003 world Cup and wait 4 years before he was a legible to play for nz
Any chance of a more lengthy vid?
That's the only footage we have
@@RealRugby shame, for such a talent. Thanks for this one anyway
Ended Tony koonwaiyus footy career before it even started(Crusaders #14) and he just left rougerie(French #1 wing) for dead😂No wonder Nike sponsored a shoe for him..what an amazing talent 👏
Semi radradra is like the second coming of rupeni caucau...
Alex Brown not even close in talent. Probably the most talented player to ever play the game.
Yes not close
@@lahnisiuaana9627 semi is good but not even halfway to what this man is capable of doing
No where close to Caucau..he was from another planet