Jonah Lomu - The Ultimate Rugby Player
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- That's what he was - the ultimate rugby player. Jonah Lomu was an anomally in rugby. We have not seen his like before or after his career. The thing that made his special was that he wasn't a one trick pony. He made a big impact in 1995 by running over people, but he developed his game to one where he was able to offload in a tackle or put in a deft little chip and chase to score.
He was the first global rugby superstar and one of the greatest players ever.
Rest in peace big man...
Enjoy, and thanks for watching!
As a South African...a full week after the BOKS won the 2019 RWC in JAPAN, I will tell you this, No Player will ever ignite the game of Rugby like JONAH LOMU did.
To me JONAH LOMU will remain and forever will be THE GREATEST RUGBY PLAYER I have ever seen.
RIP TO THIS GENTLE GIANT.
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fully agree Dash. We had an amazing player like Gerber, and despite this Lomu will rank as the highest destroyer in rugby, much like Tyson was in boxing
Saw him play live many times in NZ and Ive never seen a player bring a crowd to their feet as many times as Jonah, an amazing player
A true giant of the sport & a fantastic person off the field as well. Never managed to score a try against the Bokke unfortunately - I remember the clash of the titans between Lomu & Small in the 95 world Cup, what a time!
@@floydkingi4364 brings tears to my eyes seeing Jonah in full flight ! Incredible
Was there EVER a finer sight in world Rugby than Mr Jonah Lomu in full flight towards a try-line?
And I say that as an Englishman, who watched him demolish, and literally run over, us in 1995.
Rest Easy, Jonah, you will forever be missed, but NEVER forgotten.
7 years after his death ! .. STILL blown away by his strength & speed. . But even MORE - . his humility & apparent respect for the life force !
Thank you for your kind words.
I still remember where I was when I first saw Jonah Lomu play. 1995. I had just finished my shift whilst working part-time at JD Sports on Oxford Street. Loads of us went to a pub on Carnaby Street for after work drinks. This being London nobody in our group had an interest in rugby; only me. But the World Cup was on the screens. The game against Ireland had me glued. I was like: "who's this dude?" By the time he went on that run where he ran the length of pitch beating 5 players then handing off to Gronfeld, everyone in our group, indeed the whole pub, were also glued to the screens - stunned by the sheer athleticism of this guy. From that moment I knew (as did the whole world) that rugby union players would have to paid!
Jonah Lomu is the real life version of what every create a player with max stats is. RIP Brother
Jonah GOAT they are all greats Richie Mac my GOAT after Jonah
Hahahahahaha FACTS
@@rikisymone3739 yeah bro Richie is definitely a G.O.A.T club member. McCaw in his prime was what the Terminator would have been had he laced a pair of rugby boots lol
You are aware we never got to see a maxed out jonah lomu in real life right? Hes prob used 80percent max
Speed, Side step, timing, weight, fend-off, catching, ball handling, lower & upper body strength....he had it ALL , wont see someone like him again.
The man was a MACHINE 😲
I have been playing & watching rugby since 1953 & there has never been & will never be a player as Phenomenal as JONAH
Allan Scammell, I ABSOLUTELY AGREEEEEE!😊👍
@@lupehill8525 Delete the 'I' and just tap...'Absolutely agree'. Just as effective.
@@kenwatson7529 oh shut up
@@theorrymusic Jack, delete "oh" and just say 'Fuck off wanker" and be done with it.
Cheers.
LOMU !!!
He is the reason why I started watching rugby in 1995, I never knew about it, but there was just too much good being spoken of him during the 1995 tournament. The best rugby player I have ever watched, big strong, smart, balanced unbelievable acceleration.
An unbelievable player - he repeatedly made fools of my beloved Wallabies but then he tormented an awful lot of other backlines too. And a true gentleman off the field. Sorely missed.
I lifted weights with him once, even recovering from his illness he was still a beast. Incredibly humble, and incredibly inspiring. All of us would be happy to be half the man he was.
What an honor!
Love you Jonah bro.... The greatest attacking oval ball player in history, any oval ball sport... Never forget when we lost to France in that world cup game. You waited for France to do there lap of honor and clapped them of the field and shock all there hands.. While your team mates hid Inside... In your worst defeat you stood tall bro.... Ill Never forget wot you did that day.. YOU WERE THE REAL DEAL IN EVERY SENSE.
Whenever you have Lomu with the ball and a close-up, it's like a highspeed car chase - So much excitement and adrenalin!! I miss the dude!!
I heard the name and saw the emotional tribute Haka for Lomu when he passed but his play was very, very impressive to watch. Lomu is so fast that he can run right by you and so big and strong that he just plows through bodies. Arm tackles could never take a man like this off his feet. Jonah Lomu is a true once in a lifetime kind of athlete.
Will we ever see another player like this phenomenon of a man. Though he played in the best team he shone out like a star at its brightest moment. Speed, power,balance and reliability at scoring tries repeatedly while abliterating some of the best defences in the world. Rest on peace legend. I'm just glad that I was there to witness this humble beast.
Lomu and Cullen were the ONLY players that ever got me out of my seat in pure joy and excitement!!!!!!!!!
watched him play at the MCG in Melbourne. have never seen an athlete even close to him anywhere in any sport. amazing
What a freakish athlete, I'm a new rugby fan from United States. Soringboks vs All Blacks is what sparked my interest during pandemic and now on RUclips watching games from every year. Lomu is a very special athlete, to big to strong and to fast. Sad how it ended for a talented individual. Also been watching cricket also.
It's glorious to watch. Jonah was Superman. There's never been a player like him.
He was the best and the greatest of all players he was just awesome
My first time watching this guy he's unbelievable
rest in peace Mr.Lomu, Love from ireland!
This video shows how absolutely phenomenal Jonah was; he could do things that no other player could ever do. Jonah may not have won a RWC, but the impact he made on rugby was, and will always be, unparalleled. Gone too soon, but forever a legend.
The most explosive man ever to play rugby. A real power back. RIP, Jonah.
When talking about Rugby greats, Jonah will always be in the mix.
Best in my opinion.
In the mix? he will always be on top. Anyone who says otherwise is in denial
Yes... the ultimate rugby player. I was a teenager when I first heard of him and then watched him play. I found my way to the rugby pitch soon after that.
I loved watching this gentle person play Rugby what a gifted athlete.
RIP? My good friend, if Jonah is the Jonah we all came to know he is not resting one moment. He is running paths through the rugby teams in Heaven and having a ball of a time, with no end in sight. We can all stand up and salute his memory. This was the only man the Springboks feared on the field, they had a whole strategy all by itself built around Lomu. This man was a rugby wrecking ball and the best the world has ever seen. Thank you NZ for giving the world such an exhibition of sheer rugby genius and physical phenomena. We shall never forget this man. What is to me the pinnacle of his attitude towards the game was the fact that with his strength, explosive power and speed he could have ended many a career on the field. He never did, he played his heart out, putting everything into every moment, but his respect for fellow rugby players prevented him from seriously injuring players. A gentleman. A hero. A phenom. In a hundred year's time every rugby enthusiast will remember two names from days gone by. William Webb Ellis and Jonah Lomu. And deservedly so.
A new film is currently being made about him in NZ.
100% omg! Never ever be the same! Jona changed the game! Never get tired of watching this super star in rugby@ omg thoroughly watch over 100 times! Omg! R.I.P
It's sheer poetry in motion isn't it
....... when you run through the opposition like they don’t exist..... the one & only 🙏🏽☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾
Immense mix of power; speed; confidence.
THE BEST RUGBY'S PLAYER OF EVER. Respect from Italy
Big statement, but he was probably the most game changing player in Rugby history ! All of a sudden every team needed a 6'4" 110kg+ winger ! As serious as international sport is it is basically entertainment for the people. No one entertained like Jonah ! 1in a million !😎👍
Surely the greatest rugby player! Thank you 11!
He actually takes off at full speed , iv never seen anything like his power before or will again
It’s impossible to take off at full speed
@@john_mckinney He ('Seven') was just trying to out into words how things looked like to we ordinary mortals
@@Poepwoes
He should have chosen his words more carefully
A really great Jonah vid, thanks. I've watched it right through three times. I appreciate that you're able to appreciate international players despite being a Bok fan. Cheers, from NZ.
Us South Africans have massive respect for the All Blacks. There has always been mutual respect and that's what I love about this rivalry. Cullen, Lomu, Wilson, Mehrtens, Marshall, Zinzan, Jones. All heroes of mine
Loved watching Jonah. I read somewhere that he had 27" thighs and you could tackle but the strength was immense as they scissored open breaking the tackle. They developed a new tactic, grab one leg and try to hold on.. then someone else tackled him as well.. RIP KING Jonah
The first rugby superstar and the most exciting player on the pitch. He was unmatched and never to be forgotten❤️
Rest in Paradise Jonah. You will be sadly missed though your legend will live on forever, in our hearts
It's like watching under 10s rugby and theres that one polynesian kid that's bigger and faster than everyone else and scores 10 tries a game. His tries are unbelievable. Rest easy big man. Thanks for the memories
The best most exciting rugby player ever seen..
Even with his debilitating kidney disease plaguing his whole career .... he gave it all. Even at 80% max.
He was one of the top five in all history of rugby. Even now I cannot look at a match without thinks for him.
😊😊😊There will never be another rugby player, like this GENTLE GIANT, JONAH LOMU. ONE OF A KIND ❤Rest in Peace Jomah Lomu❤XXX
Damn man we needed you tonight 2019 world cup loss to England
Yous would've had another world cup if Jonah had've been around! one man army, Frank gallagher would have proud of him, a privilege to watch, don't think we'll see the like again!!! R.I.P JONAH
He makes you love rugby! RIP, Jonah!
Once he got moving there was no stopping him. So beautiful to watch.
The most freakishly physically gifted player there has ever been.
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He was such a magnificant player ,we will never see someone like him RIP Lomu
To see this young man Jonah Lomu run like the wind when he's got ball in hand. Wonderful memories of our gentle giant. R.I.P treasured forever.
What a specimen, great video! I haven't seen a lot of the footage. I wonder if we will ever see anyone like him again, Mike Cat though, I remember that game, and the way he just melted France and to be honest most teams! RIP Big man, never forgotten.
a true rugby legend..sadly missed..
This is the best jonah tribute on the tube. I followed his career closely.. he had a freaky atheltic look...different to Nemani Nadolo. Nadolo is a giant..bigger than jonah. Jonah had a more.muscular atheltic look with freaky legs. Jonah true stats were 191cm tall at around 119kg. He was lighter at the 99 wc. We never saw him at his best as he was on a strict low carb diet and was unable to work with weigts for.prolonged periods due to the kidney dysfunction. Speed and size combination never seen before. If you have any footage during the super rugby..not just tries..but jonah moments. Thanks for the vid..its the best one
Jean-Luc Du Preez Thanks Jean-Luc! Really appreciate the kind words. He was one of my favourite players and I really enjoyed putting this one together. Thanks for the support
Jean-Luc Du Preez Closer to 195-196cm or about 6ft 5in. He played lock in the 4th form at Wesley College (1st XV) before moving to number 8 and later to the wing.
Daryl W ..i know all the Jonah facts..im telling you that he wasnt 6ft5. He was listed as 194cm on debut against france..195cm in wc 95. But those heights are exaggerated. He was actully 191cm tall. He was shorter than Reuben Thorne and Ronn Cribb.
But dont worry. Savea height is also exaggerated. Savea true.heightis around 188 cm and sbw is 193cm.
Jean-Luc Du Preez ....Jonah was not 191cm tall as I had met Jonah quite a few times in his early years (just before he became an all black) as I also played rugby through the 90s in Auckland and he was definitely taller than me. My height is 190cm barefoot. He was quite a bit taller at least 4-5cm. Jonah grew up in Mangere, Auckland which is where I grew up also. Unless you actually stood next to the guy or knew him in his early days, then you'd know truly how big the guy was and how he moved that frame around a rugby field.
Love him or hate him (yes some do unbelievably) he made a huge impact on the game worldwide. As mentioned above - our game's first and arguably only true global superstar. I was living in the US in the mid 90s and the name Jonah Lomu was widely known even though they knew next to nothing about rugby.
Another angel gone too early.
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I'm an old Australian , and I hated him when he played against us .
Because he was the best running player I've ever seen , and I doubt we'll see the like again .
rest in peace big man
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Miss U Big Man!!
From a Springbok supporter!!
My heart bleeds for lack of more of You and Joost..
It's easy to see that he could have really excelled in many other sports. His combination of Speed, power, balance, and finesse is truly incredible. It's like watching a man competing against boys.
He was tall, but he was unusually heavy relative to his height considering how fast and agile he was, and it's easy to see why that's so useful in Rugby. I'm sure he could have been a great boxer, wrestler, running back (American Football), mma fighter, ice hockey player, etc...
Is. Was. Always will be, the greatest.
what a massive rocket, once in i lifetime!!!!
Bloody brilliant. Thank you.
Ian Potter Cheers Ian
Still ultimately wow
Many Thanks for this . Greatest of them all .
Best player ever. Love from Greece
So fast for a big man. So balanced, I tell ya, Bruce Lee would have been proud. I love you Jonah, hero of mine
Gareth Duncan Absolutely Gareth. People often remember him for running over people, but he had a complete skill set and really was the ultimate rugby player
Speed was ridiculous, what an athlete
Haha! Funny.....
he was just so good.
Never understand why people say oh as an Aussie or south African I still have to admit lomu was great .. it shouldn't matter whether a player is of ones own nationality or not to recognise class
Its a sign of respect for a player of an opposing team
The first tries on this video are scored playing for Weymouth in Manurewa, I was there that day, witnessed greatness in the making and everyone knew it.
Jonah Lomu was absolutely Magnificent. I'm not really a Rugby fan but I'd watch him, he was incredible and we lost him far too soon.
The biggest star rugby ever produced.
Greatest rugby player of all time.Quick,clever and strong.What a beast!RIP Legend..
R.I.P. gentle giant and superstar.
très grand joueur, d'une grande force et une très grande rapidité qui faisaient l'admiration de tous les rugbymen
Feet strike the ground like thunder. Match his speed then lightning strike as he accelerates. Catch him and know how it feels to have a mountain drop on you. A tackle and seem like got him and slippery as greased lightning. His immense power has 2...3....5 players on top of him and seem like tumbleweeds in his wake. An amazing phenomenal gift to his sport.
Only Jonah Lomu can have a 27min highlight video
Before watching your video, I saw an other one called "the ultimate tribute of jonah" but it makes me laugh when i see the depth of your work, the quality the effort and the patience.
You are making probably the best videos about rugby of the net and it makes me laugh all those shitty tributes with techno music of 3 minutes and they call it a tribute...
Keep going !
paul lanthier Jeez Paul, thanks for the kind words! I just make the type of videos I would like to watch. Thanks for the support :)
paul lanthier t y g
Real Rugby g f ch c g
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Meh, no need to make fun of other tributes to praise this one.
SUPERBE LOMU
This guy mastered the game before anyone even knew how to play it XD
8.08 just sums him up for me. Pure dedication to get the job done. What a player and a privilege to have seen him play
Johna Lomu un grand parmi les grand à tous jamais au panthéon des légendes du rugby era i roto i te johna rangimarie
It never gets old watching this for how many times I've watched this already the best in the world at doing his thing 1love RIP Jonah you da man
Funny he started out as a loose forward. I think someone said “if we put him in the backs with his size and speed, he would be unstoppable”. Best decision.
He runs into SIX guys, sends 5 flying and scores...like some ogre from LoTR charging into the dwarven line.
Shame he's not still with us, he'd be a great coach for any back with bulk. I grew up seeing him run over that poor french (edit - possibly english) dude. We all miss him.
Actually that was Mike Catt, a British Lions back (the poor bastard). I would''ve fuckin' shit myself if I saw Jonah running at me and it was my job to stop him. He was six-five and 255 pounds (18 stone-plus), no-one could stop him.
As you say, such a shame that he died so young. Peace be upon you, Jonah.
MsG
I'm English / Australian and i get goosebumps whenever the all blacks play. Mr Lomu you are a champion.
Great video of the Great Lomu..Thanks for sharing :)
The worlds best - a sad day when the rugby world lost him - Hope his family are ok ..our thoughts go out to them
Just gotta love Jonah. Well done mate.
Love this guy
Just brilliant
of all the greats in all of sports, he's top 10 for sure. top guy too. proper hero.
Never be another Jonah ! The Greatest ever .
Awesome amazing beautiful people amazing beautiful places
An awesome legend, no one like him ever. Not just big and fast (I think he warped time space when in stride) but sublime skills (e.g. kick and chase) no matter what position played. Totally Inspiring.
Breathtaking speed, power and incredible mesmerising agility and skill. An entertaining phenomenon.
Unique among the best, superb rugby player, rest in peace, you will always be remembered.
Best there ever was ..For a big guy ,he had great balance,speed, sidestep and power..
New to rugby, but figure to watch the best, All Blacks. Then I see the video plays of Jonah Lomu. I've been a New York Giants fan for a looong time. Reminds me of a former great player of the Giants, Lawrence Taylor. Played with the same aggressive style, lateral movement was a fast a his forward movement. Too bad I never saw Jonah play.
Robert Cavalcante I have never linkes the two, but you are right. Both were physical freaks of nature and both were probably the most intimidating players during their careers. Both were also exceptionally fast for big men. I hope the rugby bug has bitten properly, its a great game. Thanks for watching!
Ah Laurence Taylor was average, Lomu may have been overrated but ay least was a still a “great”.
No comparison American football is a five minute participation R.U.is a 80 minute game
Jonah lomu, 6 foot 5 260-300lbs also does a 10:46 100 meters, turned down the Dallas cow boys aged 18 to fulfill his dream of becoming an All Black RIP big fella
My hero!!
Magnificent Jonah Lomu Was on a league of his own played during the golden era of Southern Hemisphere & world rugby Rest In Peace Legend
Ooh ooh Jonah!!!! In the corner , now the big fella has the ball , oh god ,! Only Jonah could have scored that try , thank you thank you Jonah ,NZ s greatest player but I’m just an ignorant kiwi fan
RIP jonah
One player in a century
thank you Jonah for such proud memories
JONAH Was the best he was unstoppable true champion ,never seen anyone do what he could do.no ones come close now GREAT he was.RIP JONAH
Still in my heart "jonah"..!!!