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  • Ma'a Nonu played Major League rugby in 2020 for San Diego. Here are his highlights for the team that dominated the tournament in that season.
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Комментарии • 408

  • @badabing8884
    @badabing8884 3 года назад +379

    ABs haven’t really replaced him at 12 yet. That’s how good he is.

    • @Anubis_--
      @Anubis_-- 3 года назад +40

      You are not wrong, we were lacking at the last World Cup in the centres, we left the best centre at home(Laumape), and quite frankly... Nonu I would suggest almost made the flight he was still pretty damn good.

    • @archvermin
      @archvermin 3 года назад +38

      Kind of hard to replace. 2015 Nonu was the best centre in the world -- and I'm not exaggerating - the best. He was 32 at the time, played with passing, defence and decision making of a seasoned veteran, but with the speed and physicality of a 22yr old man. And if you're familiar with his style, he's also incredibly disciplined when he's in the black jersey. I don't think he's ever yellow carded as an All Black.

    • @Anubis_--
      @Anubis_-- 3 года назад +15

      @@archvermin What he became in the last 5 years in the jersey was something extremely hard to replicate, and I don't think the coaching staff took that task seriously. Once again this year, I don't really see a Nonu replacement... I don't really highly rate any of the centres in Super Rugby right now.. They do not have the same combination of explosive running, and smart play. Goodhue(Good Defense, smart play), Ioane(Explosive runner), Laumape(Explosive runner), Liernet-Brown(Explosive runner)...... We don't have a danger man as a second receiver... I really think Jordie Barrett should have taken the position he played at Francis Douglas(#12).

    • @archvermin
      @archvermin 3 года назад +12

      @@Anubis_-- I hope they do take it seriously, I don't want us to end up in a 2007 situation again (we had to play Leon McDonald at centre at one point). That said, Nonu-Smith centre combination only comes once-in-a-generation, and I think we were blessed to have them. We haven't replaced McCaw and Carter yet - such was the calibre of that era

    • @archvermin
      @archvermin 3 года назад +7

      @@Anubis_-- I'm personally optimistic that ALB may in time become our next Conrad Smith - makes decent decisions, reliable in defence, good work rate, and strong ball carrier. If Ngatai wasn't plagued with injury, and Robbie Fruean didn't have to get heart surgery, our stocks may look different right now - man what could've been.

  • @maxhamilton2870
    @maxhamilton2870 3 года назад +337

    The quality of the rugby is improving wish I could say the same for the commentary.

    • @mosetokuma4947
      @mosetokuma4947 3 года назад +3

      True story. Also, watch all of the coaching being delivered by NZ coaches over there in the US. Loads of videos of Jamie Joseph, Dave Rennie and Murray Mexted working with Texas Rugby Union. They look organised AF!!! Looking forward to another country competing at the World Cup in the future (as long as my AB's win of course)

    • @kieronseth
      @kieronseth 3 года назад +1

      And the music!

    • @dos7126
      @dos7126 3 года назад +18

      commentators have no clue what they're saying ahahaha

    • @1ma4ighter
      @1ma4ighter 3 года назад

      This is American commentary so. . .

    • @abla929
      @abla929 3 года назад

      😂

  • @alanb9443
    @alanb9443 3 года назад +270

    Why was maa nonu so devasting in major league rugby ? Pretty simple answer. The dudes one of the best centres to play the game and he’s playing in a btec league.

    • @Outdoorcookwarereviews
      @Outdoorcookwarereviews 3 года назад +3

      Hahahha thats why NZ champions Tasman Mako came and got they ass kicked by my b league SEATTLE SEAWOLVES BETCH!

    • @samoday2992
      @samoday2992 3 года назад +1

      @@Outdoorcookwarereviews what’s a Seawolve ? Are they still
      Playing down starfire ?

    • @hankgoldenshaft
      @hankgoldenshaft 3 года назад +17

      The MLR is getting better and better. Don't be an arrogant hater man, just enjoy.

    • @leonberard5050
      @leonberard5050 3 года назад +25

      @@tainedonovan4983 not to mention it was a Mako development side..

    • @xleiloh9502
      @xleiloh9502 3 года назад +3

      @@Outdoorcookwarereviews yeah to the under 19s team 😂

  • @clapadamclap
    @clapadamclap 3 года назад +154

    And that’s not even peak Nonu, he would’ve ran through everyone in his day...

    • @nickjohns1192
      @nickjohns1192 3 года назад +4

      Beast of a man.
      He destroyed alot of irish players when he decided to put his head down🐃

    • @mrwaltermathews
      @mrwaltermathews 3 года назад +2

      These boys are firemen and plumbers by profession.

    • @1ma4ighter
      @1ma4ighter 3 года назад +1

      He coupd still but he's not on these guys level, so he's giving the developing players an opportunity

  • @Erock1275
    @Erock1275 3 года назад +110

    One of the most underrated parts of his game is his PASSING!!! Set up so many tries for the All Blacks for many years

    • @Sulu-sw3zo
      @Sulu-sw3zo 3 года назад +4

      He was known for having a pinpoint, long flat pass.

    • @gabrielcrozier177
      @gabrielcrozier177 3 года назад +1

      maybe his kicking as well

    • @zephanish
      @zephanish 3 года назад +4

      He can kick as well, if I can recall his positional kicking was a key factor for winning many games for the ABs. The game where Carter was injured after the massive tackle from Bismark comes to mind.

    • @Thomas-dy5xl
      @Thomas-dy5xl 3 года назад +2

      @@Sulu-sw3zo his passing was trash when he was first on the scene. But he worked hard on it and it became a weapon for him

    • @ejsmith9194
      @ejsmith9194 3 года назад +4

      @@Thomas-dy5xl nah it actually wasn't.. he had a decent pass which he perfected in the 2nd half of his career. He just never used it and didn't set up tries through long passes. He'd make breaks and pass it fine. But was never told or expected to throw long balls from set piece as they'd want him to just crash it.

  • @TDMFAN
    @TDMFAN 3 года назад +116

    He's pushing 40 and still a beast on the field.

    • @hapeta24
      @hapeta24 3 года назад +5

      nah bro he's just steering them around the field like any old pro- keeping the body intact and running as little as possible. plenty of young legs out there to do the mahi and get the glory.. good on him

  • @sicboi
    @sicboi 3 года назад +63

    Nonu out there playing touch and throwing carefree passes like he's in high school lol

  • @youngescanor
    @youngescanor 3 года назад +134

    I can see this competition expanding and becoming a huge sport in the USA

    • @owenfazza6349
      @owenfazza6349 3 года назад +2

      Hope not

    • @frostclan8211
      @frostclan8211 3 года назад

      I from nz I think nz can became a tier 1 team if they commit to it

    • @owenfazza6349
      @owenfazza6349 3 года назад

      @@frostclan8211 they’re already a tier 1 team mate haha

    • @frostclan8211
      @frostclan8211 3 года назад

      @@owenfazza6349 oh lol i was meant to say america

    • @lockk132
      @lockk132 3 года назад +4

      Watching from New Zealand, cant wait till the USA is a powerhouse as will only entice other countries along aswell.Its all about the game for me

  • @jamesetheridge6224
    @jamesetheridge6224 3 года назад +77

    I'm sure rugby is going to explode in America. Think of how many thousands of exceptional college athletes don't quite make the NFL draft and would be keen to give rugby a try.

    • @zaco21_
      @zaco21_ 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, rugby is growing rapidly in the past 10 years

    • @seymourbutts6451
      @seymourbutts6451 3 года назад

      Exactly

    • @mikescudder4621
      @mikescudder4621 3 года назад +9

      Its a great game, complicated though, not easy to learn all the ins and outs at all. Also the game of rugby doesnt take half a day to watch like nfl, i cant stand the stop start nature of it.... but thats cultural i guess.

    • @Yongs17
      @Yongs17 3 года назад

      So true.

    • @hamishf7444
      @hamishf7444 3 года назад +2

      Not enough time for commercials

  • @martyjohnstone8226
    @martyjohnstone8226 3 года назад +38

    Pretty tame compared to his younger years, he was a devastating ball runner as a younger man. But this video shows his ball playing ability is still razor sharp. Hoping the US comp picks up and takes off!!

    • @unclemay6648
      @unclemay6648 2 года назад +1

      I like it though as he making other guys better and hoping Muricans follow his lead. Dont want to Watch L.A. current champions headed by Aussie coach bring his Aussie Players (look at the team roster and how many aussie flags he has in that champion team vs usa.) its like the guy brought some up n comings and has been super rugby and got sick of the SeaWolves and won the title. next will be Texas goes and gets them a former S.A. coach who gets his South African Super rugby guys and Forms a Texas team and plays L.A. Australians for the M.L.R. Title. lol with the three token American players... Thats what i hope doesnt happen. this is what Colorado predicted and pulled their Colorado Rugby club out of the M.L.R. as they want to focus on creating American Players.

  • @himalayan8315
    @himalayan8315 3 года назад +15

    Nonu's pass is masterclass! Looks like he's having fun, enjoying his footy. Shot bro, seki.

  • @petergeorge5445
    @petergeorge5445 Год назад +2

    Nonu is a champion, but to see Nonu here he looks very much an educator . That shows how great a man he is .

  • @helios4753
    @helios4753 3 года назад +19

    The difference for me is passing. When ever I see international players playing in the lower leagues the passing is always miles ahead. I played with a guy it's hard to describe but everything he did looked so simple, his passes were always perfect and they hit you like a bullet. He is now playing for South Africa.

  • @Me-ex7qg
    @Me-ex7qg 2 года назад +7

    Great thing about Nonu is that he expanded his skill set throughout his career. Man is built like a tank and would bust defences then he developed a very good passing and kicking game.

  • @hankgoldenshaft
    @hankgoldenshaft 3 года назад +41

    The American game is a lot like the NZ game, they wanna run with ball in hand and score tries. I really enjoy watching MLR

    • @therugbyfanatic3379
      @therugbyfanatic3379 3 года назад +15

      Except in NZ they know how to defend...

    • @crizzl380
      @crizzl380 3 года назад +4

      A lot of crazy shit happening that wouldn't happen in other leagues. It would be so nice if in a few years the us team improves such that they might even get a few lucky wins in the world cup and manage to put out their own style of rugby as the Japanese did!

    • @hankgoldenshaft
      @hankgoldenshaft 3 года назад

      @@crizzl380 if MLR continues, I have no doubt it will result in RWC wins for the US team.

    • @thomasclark6642
      @thomasclark6642 3 года назад +2

      @@hankgoldenshaft maybe in 30 years

    • @percnowitzki1724
      @percnowitzki1724 3 года назад

      @@hankgoldenshaft only if African Americans pick up the sport tbh

  • @mattpham2910
    @mattpham2910 3 года назад +12

    I’ve played during high school and currently playing in college. and my team and I were made fun of a lot for wearing “short shorts” and playing a “weird and boring” game by the football team and i just wanted them to see the beauty of the game, the community and culture, and how hard we worked in training. It just so great to see and experience right grow so much that even an AB, a wallaby, and an Englishman; nonetheless legends, come play here just means a lot to myself and all the Americans that have been playing for quite some time now.

    • @weiweirice2597
      @weiweirice2597 3 года назад +1

      the short shorts comment is always funny to me considering football players are essentially wearing yoga pants

    • @kombirat
      @kombirat 3 года назад

      @@weiweirice2597 Yeah the amount of gridiron fans I've seen call other sports feminine because they wear shorts while they are wearing leggings is immense.

    • @Erock1275
      @Erock1275 2 года назад

      Tell them to play and see if they’re still laughing

  • @grandzeno9925
    @grandzeno9925 3 года назад +3

    I remember a game when Nonu , Umaga and Lomu where on the same team. that was a beast of a backline.

  • @fabilosa
    @fabilosa 3 года назад +10

    I never thought I'd hear Nonu being described as having an "educated boot"... I didn't even know he could kick 🤣 great to see him distributing!

    • @SwarleySwablu
      @SwarleySwablu 3 года назад +2

      His skill level has just kept improving, making up for his slight decrease in physicality. His passing is as good as a scrumhalf and his tactical kicking is as good as a flyhalf; meanwhile still having the body of a crash and bash inside centre.

    • @Erock1275
      @Erock1275 2 года назад +2

      You’re joking right? Nonus kicking game improved over his last few years with the ABs… greatest 12 ever

  • @animekawaiichan9399
    @animekawaiichan9399 3 года назад +16

    Imagine his fellow center comrade "Conrad Smith" was there and playing TOGETHER. Their team would be..... unstoppable. Does anyone agree?

  • @rogermoore6726
    @rogermoore6726 3 года назад +5

    Bro miss watching him in the midfield for ABs, 💯 Percent Awesome 🙏🤜🤛👍😉.

  • @vailima49aston99
    @vailima49aston99 3 года назад +5

    Nonu is the greatest passer of the game ever his passing is an art form makes it look easy

    • @aarongiles4517
      @aarongiles4517 3 года назад +1

      Steady on. Maybe one of the best midfield distributors but he isn’t close to Aaron smith for passing ability

  • @AeolianMusica
    @AeolianMusica 3 года назад +15

    At his absolute peak, I don’t think there have been many if any centres to match his skill set. Probably in my all time XV.

    • @ckromuluss11and89
      @ckromuluss11and89 3 года назад +2

      As a Wellingtonian, always thought Tana umaga was the best 13 ,

    • @simorf
      @simorf 3 года назад

      @@ckromuluss11and89 And i give you damien de allende...very similar

    • @wernertukker5420
      @wernertukker5420 3 года назад +1

      @@simorf .. nah, Damien has nothing on Nonu. I’m South African just so you know.

    • @Yongs17
      @Yongs17 3 года назад

      True

  • @guesswho6925
    @guesswho6925 3 года назад +7

    When young US kids see players like this they can look up to it’s scary how much of a force the states could be!

  • @mdavidom5903
    @mdavidom5903 3 года назад +8

    Ma'a Nonu is my hero. The best centre of all time. Prove me wrong :).

    • @sail4549
      @sail4549 3 года назад +3

      you really think people can prove you wrong? lmao

    • @akbarusmanov2614
      @akbarusmanov2614 3 года назад +1

      Brian O’Driscoll

    • @akbarusmanov2614
      @akbarusmanov2614 3 года назад +1

      @@sail4549 O’Driscoll can 😂

    • @saintmisa1
      @saintmisa1 3 года назад +3

      @@akbarusmanov2614 nope🙅🏽‍♂️

    • @mdavidom5903
      @mdavidom5903 3 года назад +3

      @@akbarusmanov2614 😄 ...took the bait, eh? I didn’t say the greatest, I said the best 😉. But, I will say Conrad smith and Nonu made the greatest centre pairing of all time.

  • @DunedinDealer
    @DunedinDealer 3 года назад +21

    this should be callled Nonu passes the ball in MLJ,, rather than devastating

    • @MBRoa22
      @MBRoa22 3 года назад +4

      His passing is devastating. He's pushing 40 and clearly doesn't have the explosiveness or speed he used to, but it doesn't matter because he's transitioned into a midfield general.

    • @1ma4ighter
      @1ma4ighter 3 года назад

      Exactly!

    • @1ma4ighter
      @1ma4ighter 3 года назад

      @@MBRoa22 bro, did you watch the past world cup? What are you talking about, he's still hard. . . And I'm not an AllBlacks fan, I'm South African

    • @MBRoa22
      @MBRoa22 3 года назад

      @@1ma4ighter I don’t really know what you mean by he’s still hard? He never played at the 2019 World Cup for NZ either.

    • @SwarleySwablu
      @SwarleySwablu 3 года назад +1

      @@MBRoa22 He puts people into space, he directs them on the field. He's really mastered other aspects of his game.

  • @alexferentinos
    @alexferentinos 2 года назад

    he's still class...love the synthwave backing to this video too

  • @tomfaranda
    @tomfaranda 3 года назад +4

    Great player - happy to set up others at this stage.

  • @Mencey-mp5um
    @Mencey-mp5um 2 года назад +3

    The man is a legend. Greatest All black Centre of all time. Him and Conrad Smith were a fantastic partnership.

  • @neill392
    @neill392 2 года назад +2

    He's a very good quality ex international rugby player.
    What this reflects is how big a step the US has to take to get to tier 1 rugby standard.

  • @mrpetrock8624
    @mrpetrock8624 3 года назад +5

    My 12 in my all time greatest Abs

  • @siromuzi78
    @siromuzi78 2 года назад +2

    Anybody who has watched Nonu play over the years, knows that this is just not the devastating side of him as the thumbnail suggests.
    There is much more

  • @BelloBudo007
    @BelloBudo007 3 года назад +4

    It maybe my imagination, but he seems to have added a few things to his game. I do like that he is unselfish and that he doesn't overplay his hand. I used to hate seeing him in the AB side as I knew my Wallabies would be in for a very tough game.

  • @CP-nd3pj
    @CP-nd3pj 3 года назад +1

    Ive never seen nonu kick and pass so much 🤣 love him though, always a great player and still has it

  • @piccolo_nz1142
    @piccolo_nz1142 Год назад +1

    His footwork, his ability to turn a man inside out was underrated I remember trying to bounce in and out like him in a game and the boys made fun of me all night lol good memories

  • @julianalderson6996
    @julianalderson6996 3 года назад +9

    Hes done well from a hard unstople man to a man that thinks alot more. Love em"

    • @simorf
      @simorf 3 года назад

      Agreed. I reckon he is actually better here then when he was at the all blacks...more a flyhalf then a 12...most good 12's start at fly half

  • @nickjohns1192
    @nickjohns1192 3 года назад

    Good to see rugby growing in the usa.
    Your national team will only get better the more it grows.
    Keep it up from ireland.

  • @billymack333
    @billymack333 3 года назад +4

    There is one man above all to thank for this. Jonah Lomu. RIP Bro✨

  • @bentobuster6995
    @bentobuster6995 3 года назад +5

    I remember when he first joined the hurricanes and was sprinting on setting 14 for the running machine next to me, and I was thinking damn he's fast, and years later he's still fast

  • @knuklz5580
    @knuklz5580 Год назад

    One of the best, evolved that position and no-one has done the same since

  • @pita3908
    @pita3908 3 года назад

    Nonu vision on the field is incredible, that's why he a AB great.

  • @jameswaterhouse-brown6646
    @jameswaterhouse-brown6646 2 года назад

    Fantastic sound track!

  • @fergusoh5092
    @fergusoh5092 3 года назад +3

    Would love to see a MLR all stars tour of Europe

    • @geneanotado
      @geneanotado 3 года назад

      MLR should tour NZ. They can play in the Saturday Leagues. I heard Ohaupo needs a scrimmage game.

  • @proudkiwi7641
    @proudkiwi7641 3 года назад +1

    10 years ago he was at the RWC busting through players like a beast. Now he's here the chilling make a bit of easy coin.

  • @mruv5944
    @mruv5944 3 года назад +1

    Greatest 12 of all time.

  • @NESIANMISTIK777
    @NESIANMISTIK777 3 года назад +6

    Ahhhhh so this is where Veremalua have been playing

  • @JSKRILL94
    @JSKRILL94 2 года назад

    Crazy seeing Ma'a kick the ball.... don't think i ever saw him do that for the hurricanes or the all blacks and that kick @5:50 minutes is world class!

  • @slickboxingidentityveritas1932
    @slickboxingidentityveritas1932 2 года назад

    MLR is making great moves. Young American players developing in these teams along World Class talent, will only mean future stars for the US national team

  • @Filzkiiz
    @Filzkiiz 3 года назад +3

    YesSiRr!! So that's where he went?!? WattA SikK Kant!! Lol!! Awesome stuff!! Pretty weird to hear the American commentators.. Haha!! Still good to see Rugby in the State!! Hopefully it gets bigger and better & they can attract more BiG name players!! Thankz for sharing Mate much Appreciated!! Stay bless and Stay Safe out there!! CheeRz!

    • @mdavidom5903
      @mdavidom5903 3 года назад +3

      actually went back to toulon after covid cancelled mlr 2020

  • @MrAhuapai
    @MrAhuapai Год назад

    Greatest second five in the history of the All Blacks says a lot. Means he's in the running for the GOAT in his position.

  • @tomstuppence605
    @tomstuppence605 3 года назад +6

    Nonu is probably the best 12 of all time at least in my book, but don't let that distract you from how awful the defence is in some of these clips

    • @wernertukker5420
      @wernertukker5420 3 года назад

      Tim Horan taps the mic 🎤

    • @setefano8852
      @setefano8852 3 года назад

      I mean he had better competition in his younger days we know what hes done

  • @aaronclair4301
    @aaronclair4301 3 года назад +1

    His passing game is on point

  • @seymourbutts6451
    @seymourbutts6451 3 года назад

    U.S has a lot of potential. Hopefully the game grows, the money comes in and attracts and boom another world rugby powerhouse ✊🏾

  • @CTW1-u3h
    @CTW1-u3h 3 года назад +4

    Legend!! That's it.

  • @johne6479
    @johne6479 3 года назад

    MLR looks like a good competition, pleasantly surprising. Looks good for a strong USA team in the near future.

  • @KernowekTim
    @KernowekTim 3 года назад +3

    I am pleased to say that the standard of Major League footie is definitely on the way up. Obviously it has to compete with the huge U.S ball games that are 'set in stone', similar to Italy, in that respect. If the U.S game can attract more T.V interest, then a greater nucleus of 'home-grown' players will appear. Many of your players are big, fast, eager units, so them being able to play with, and against former elite level 'imports' can but enhance their skill-sets...Get the game going at 'grass-roots' level properly and great things will hopefully follow in time.

  • @voooboooo5618
    @voooboooo5618 2 года назад

    One of the most complete center in the game

  • @abela.8136
    @abela.8136 3 года назад

    Muuy Buenooo!!! desde Argentina.

  • @kd2239
    @kd2239 2 года назад

    Rugby should be MASSIVE in the US. I'm an irish rugby fan and i'm both excited and scared to see the US develop.

  • @sasrio_
    @sasrio_ 3 года назад

    Is he still playing MLR?
    He is a BEAST! Samoan warrior on the field.

  • @JustSage-b2y
    @JustSage-b2y 3 года назад +1

    Not too bad old man👑

  • @Latete
    @Latete 3 года назад

    KING !

  • @MrDarrinMarshall
    @MrDarrinMarshall 3 года назад

    Wish he was still playing for us. Sad to see him retire from the Al Blacks.

  • @jonnycooper4873
    @jonnycooper4873 2 года назад

    He’s arguably the best centre of all time that’s why

  • @TheMAORIRULE
    @TheMAORIRULE 3 года назад

    Americans playing good rugby. Good to see, even though I see some ring ins. 👍👍👍 Go the MLR

  • @Zomo1553
    @Zomo1553 3 года назад +4

    Why Nonu was so devastating? Because he’s one of the best centres of the professional era playing against noobs....

  • @caimifsud6125
    @caimifsud6125 3 года назад +2

    my conclusion is= ma'a nonu is too good

  • @37diamond
    @37diamond 3 года назад +2

    And to think he was playing with Christian Cullen and Jonah Lomu in his days...

    • @shanewilson2484
      @shanewilson2484 3 года назад

      Cullen the greatest ever All Black fullback; Lomu the greatest ever wing for any team.

  • @kahuemberson4858
    @kahuemberson4858 3 года назад +1

    0:50 insane

  • @Yongs17
    @Yongs17 3 года назад

    Greatest #12 of all time

  • @SistorCarrera
    @SistorCarrera 2 года назад

    agree he nvr got the credit for his passing,lazy thinkers say hes JUST a strike runner.I love the guy away from rugby hes a husband and dad and he;s great fun,love to to Ma'a and your family.

  • @zazleticsbrah5693
    @zazleticsbrah5693 3 года назад

    That’s him in his 30s too 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @Reformed1-e1c
    @Reformed1-e1c 3 года назад

    It’s unbelievable that he passes the ball a lot more now than he did when he came through the ranks in NZ. 22 yr old Ma’a would have just run and stepped the whole team lol

  • @kiwimark3203
    @kiwimark3203 3 года назад +1

    The bro on fire

  • @aotearoa4eva924
    @aotearoa4eva924 3 года назад

    Ma'as Pass is highly underrated

  • @zabaleta66
    @zabaleta66 3 года назад +1

    There is still some naivete in the play. Nonu is seeing it like the S on superman's suit!

  • @azray377
    @azray377 3 года назад

    Still a class act uso!...😀🔥

  • @888young2
    @888young2 3 года назад +1

    He epitomises all black rugby

  • @johnvictor9779
    @johnvictor9779 3 года назад

    My best 12 in the world, and Jasa Veremalua at no# 6 is really fast.

  • @archeantusla6267
    @archeantusla6267 3 года назад

    He's coming back to the legions next season as a player n a coach

  • @Outdoorcookwarereviews
    @Outdoorcookwarereviews 3 года назад +2

    Great Tonga player!!

    • @tuiesera3231
      @tuiesera3231 3 года назад

      He’s not Koga,he is African from Zimbabwean .

    • @beniaminorocchi
      @beniaminorocchi 3 года назад +1

      @@tuiesera3231 You're both wrong, his family is Samoan. For some time there was even the chance he would play for Manu Samoa in the last World Cup using the 7's loophole

    • @Outdoorcookwarereviews
      @Outdoorcookwarereviews 3 года назад +1

      @@beniaminorocchi Thanks for clearing that up

    • @mrpetrock8624
      @mrpetrock8624 3 года назад

      @@tuiesera3231 ahh that'll explain his great layup

    • @tuiesera3231
      @tuiesera3231 3 года назад

      @@beniaminorocchi thank you..it showed what I know about rugby.. I’m pissed he’s not playing in the NFL!! I wish all the Samoan rugby players were playing in the NFL!!

  • @Nobody-uh7cj
    @Nobody-uh7cj 2 года назад

    Looks like he's having a good time in San Diego...

  • @dmad1680
    @dmad1680 3 года назад +1

    Would have to see him snd o Driscoll is thr one team at 12 and 13

  • @geneanotado
    @geneanotado 3 года назад

    Because the level of the MLR is like a High School game in NZ.

  • @ghostmalone2384
    @ghostmalone2384 3 года назад

    None playing more like a flyhalf here yo🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @theswayzeexpress1
    @theswayzeexpress1 3 года назад

    When the best legs in the sport becomes the best hands in the MLR 😂

  • @VKM33
    @VKM33 3 года назад +1

    Rongotai hard!

  • @export2k13
    @export2k13 3 года назад +1

    He had to have been the richest rugby player in amierica at the time

  • @paulocastro5407
    @paulocastro5407 3 года назад

    Considering how fast the sport and the league is growing there and the amount of elite athletes that the US produces in nearly every sport, Americans at the world stage could become an elite group of players in the next 10 or so years, kind of like how Japan has developed their Rugby players.
    We've already seen how dominant their Seven's team is. It's only a matter of time before their XV-side reaches that level as well.

  • @bremCZ
    @bremCZ 3 года назад +1

    Because the old man has better skills than most.

  • @mrantweb143
    @mrantweb143 3 года назад +2

    Lol. Love Nonu, but this just him passing the ball.

  • @jordythebassist
    @jordythebassist 2 года назад

    4:58 "reaches over for the touchdown" 🤦🤦

  • @rENNKManKeavy
    @rENNKManKeavy 3 года назад

    Song name?

  • @atapanameleisea3268
    @atapanameleisea3268 3 года назад

    he's changed up his game.. more of a distributer which has him at all class... so dangerous...unpredictable now...

  • @kingz6649
    @kingz6649 3 года назад

    When the Americans found out that ABS is the best Rugby team, straight went "Could we have some?"

  • @monsta5880
    @monsta5880 3 года назад

    Imagine him in rugby league

  • @RugbyNick6
    @RugbyNick6 2 года назад

    Why does the commentator keep talking about "running with the football"?

  • @Zomo1553
    @Zomo1553 3 года назад

    If 5% of America played and watched rugby they would be top 5 in the world. Give it 10 or so years

  • @TenjiBenji
    @TenjiBenji 3 года назад +1

    I'd like to see the south African High school teams against these American clubs

  • @vio1et-purp1e0
    @vio1et-purp1e0 3 года назад +1

    相変わらずかっこいいな!

  • @CYMRU619
    @CYMRU619 3 года назад +6

    The standard is pathetic when you consider the money that's flying around the MLR, comparable to my local side which play in 5th Tier Welsh rugby.

    • @sebp3249
      @sebp3249 3 года назад +3

      Pretty sure 5th tier welsh rugby wouldn’t stand a chance against MLR teams - these MLR teams would struggle in the championship perhaps but there are some quality names going about. Quite a few premiership academy players r going over it they don’t make it in the prem

    • @KernowekTim
      @KernowekTim 3 года назад +2

      I remember the Welsh getting beaten by Western Samoa, and Waikato Chiefs. Thankfully your home town side doesn't got to try too hard eh?

    • @Navigator_Isle
      @Navigator_Isle 3 года назад +2

      A lot of the MLR players are from overseas including NZ, Australia, SA, UK so you'll still have your work cut out. The Eagles will soon be filled with foreign born players like Japan's team lol

    • @bloodhoundgang1642
      @bloodhoundgang1642 3 года назад

      What is it with Welsh guys slating MLR you'll get a hiding soon from these guys believe me. Anyway yeh agree Nonu one of the games greats..

    • @kylejones8891
      @kylejones8891 3 года назад

      @@bloodhoundgang1642 Wales have a population of 3 million... And MLR or US won't get close to them in my lifetime. Hence the entire purpose of the video... he's old and can't keep up with decent sides so has to go to MLR. It's not even slating, it's just factual. Same for Americans and football... The MLS is trash in comparison to most leagues