So How Good Was Sam Warburton? | Squidge Rugby
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Last week, Wales captain Sam Warburton retired from rugby, only to be proclaimed "not a great player" by professional gammon Stuart Barnes. So what made Warburton a great player, and just how good was he?
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Loved your 44 minute 36 second homage when played at the correct speed
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Hahahahaha. never thought about watching his videos at normal speed. :D
"Read's half-customer service, half-serial killer smile ..." Quality line.
That has properly made me laugh. Perfect
They didnt call him the smiling assasin for nothing
As a Scot, I'd like to see him doing more commentary. He was really good during the 6 nations this year and wasn't super biased towards Wales the way most pundits are to their own country
Hopefully we'll see more of the gent in future!
Martyn Williams and Warburton are great. (Players and Pundits)
@@jase6709 ironically both William's and Warburton have been snapped up by Pivac as Team manager and breakdown coach respectively
I can't eat food during a Squide Rugby video due to the sheer pace and volume of info presented
I don't know how this man does it, but he manages to fit 4 hours worth of information and jokes into a 10 minute video. Genius.
Love seeing the squidgy rugby notification!!
Best one yet. Always appreciated Warburton but have to say I didn't realise just how good he was. I want to go and watch past matches now to see this all in action! Cheers
Sam was a wonderful sportsman and a fantastic captain. Thank you Squidge for highlighting his talents and for showing respect for what he has done for his country and the B & I Lions!
loved watching sam warburton over the years as an england and/plus BIL fan wish him and his family the very best
Nice video Squidge.
Respect from New Zealand. One of the greats, who unfortunately, like others (Johnny Wilkinson, Christian Cullen), ran into injuries later in their careers. He was a bigger but less fitter version of Richie McCaw. Equally as good at the breakdown and arguably a better defender. Excellent leader too and was unfortunate not to lead Wales to a RWC final in 2011 (something Wales has never achieved).
Actually Ritchie was the bigger man.
Sam just looks bigger because he spent more time in the gym.
Sam is extremely fit, just injury prone. If he had an injury free career he'd be considered up there with the best of all time
McCaw is more widely recognised as one of the greats. Warburton did the business though and deserves a video like this.
Never achieved *yet*
It took me about half an hour to get through this 11 minute video, playing at half speed and rewinding. I find these videos very educational and they have increased my technical rugby knowledge substantially. Thank you.
Amazing video. Phenomenal player, proper 7, proper gentleman. Proper Welshman.
Could not have related more to the fact that this man has made me giddy with joy on so many occasions, every time I ever see any clip or anything about beating the English in 2015 I still outwardly celebrate just a little. Brilliant video about a brilliant man
Nice video highlighting the skills of one of the greatest 7s of his time. Will be missed by rugby fans world over.
Great video! It's true, I don't think many people realise just what a great player that man was!
Are you a cubby boy fan? Navidi? Tipuric?
Warburton was a good player and he had it all. Like I've said, he didn't have quite the supporting cast around covering him in the manner loosies in the Irish and New Zealand national sides did/do.
Everyone In Wales did. In England you had assholes like Stuart Barnes calling Warburton average because he was jealous that they never had anyone nearly as good as him.
Now wtf was that conversation with o'brien and watson?
O'Brien trying to wind Watson up.
@@oisinquinn9501 Sounded like Watson just being racist to me
FelixR pipe down honestly. It was a bit of banter. So sensitive
@@00rouchy00 Watson was racist????
I'm watching this in 2022 as it came up in my feed and have only just clocked the picture of Dan Fish in the 'best players in the world' section. Absolutely brilliant.
Brilliant video when he announced his retirement I was absolutely gutted but there is more to life then rugby thank u Sam and gwd luck in the future 👍🏻🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
Awesome video dude. Sam Warburton is my sporting hero and I began to feel a little emotional at the end.
Quality review!! I'm Welsh and can proudly say he is a class act, world class. There's some big boots to fill in the Wales camp now. Navidi, Shingler, Tips, Moriarty, Davies etc etc etc......please watch this and take note!!!!
One of the best videos I've ever seen on RUclips, am almost in tears.
Warburton really was so underrated its painful. Thanks for your service Sam
Just watched this again. I sincerely hope Sam watches this one day.
Aaaaand done!
Kiwi here,what a pity,but life goes on,he should have gone to japan for a couple of years,gutsy player,probably too many knocks to the head,welsh national treasure for sure,good career,fearless player,well done👏
"Last week, in a move that finally made Bryn Gatland his dad's favourite player" HAhahahahaha too true
0:41 Dan Fish finally getting the recognition he deserves.
that was helpful, for guys who aren't up to date. Like myself who thought he'd be a fellow flanker (nope, he's a gutsy full-back + always on the job) rewarded as a challenge cup winner.
Do a brian o driscoll video
But also focus on Irish centers for rwc19 I left a long comment a while back about this but can't find it. Ireland have so many good options I want to see who's the best according to squidge
LIGER ZERO shutcho ass up
please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@LIGER ZERO Its soo funny when you read the small few who just don't get O'Driscoll. Straight away you know not to bother because they just don't understand Rugby. 🏉
@LIGER ZERO bitter much 😂
I've watched this video 3 times now and cant get enough of it
4 now
i honestly always watch the videos about 5/6 times just to admire every detail
I think this is genuinely my favourite RUclips channel going.
I wanna know what was going through O'Brien's head when he said that Watson wasn't black
Lol,he looks mixed but still black
Met Squidge rugby in real life! He’s such a nice guy down to Earth, really nice to talk to! Very approachable took a few pics with him it made my day😂😂loved his video once again 👌🏽Cant wait for the next one
The Beaudy vs humans was hilarious lmao
Nearly choked on my splif 😂😂
You make some amazing content my man, that was informative and beautiful at the end especially. I really liked your video on Leinster's rucking from a few months back, I even gave you a shout out on a podcast.
Keep up the good work dude.
Worth the wait it definitely was.
I'm English so I'm glad he's retired. Wales and the Lions wouldn't have achieved what they have in recent years without him. Comes across as the most likeable person in rugby as well, which is especially surprising as he is Welsh. I've seen for years that he was extremely good, but thanks for clarifying exactly how. Love the videos.
Great video and tribute to one of the very best players of our time.
marvellous player. A stupendously fit strong guy. Worked himself to death in the gym and totally clean brave as hell too. Off the field total class act and a credit to Wales.
Behind the quick cut editing and funny comments is a mind that really understands the laws of rugby... Outstanding work yet again Squidge! It may take me 2 views to take in all the info but it's worth it
As an Englishmen we also see him as a great player, defintely not the guy you want against you at the breakdown particularily
Very good player, he had a lot of heart, pace, strength and mobility. Barnes isn't taking into account how slow and ponderous Welsh forward packs have been. Look at how quickly the Irish move around the pitch as a unit for a comparison. With a bit more support from those around him, Warburton could have done a lot more. Thus, it's a tough call from Barnes. At the very least Warburton has been a true "great" of modern Welsh Rugby and will be difficult to replace. I know for a fact he is well thought of and respected over here in NZ.
Seriously in love with these videos man. Thank you thank thank you 🙏
Absolutely love the videos please please please keep up the great work
Really hope squidgy makes more of these player profiles, absolutely love them.
I've just revisited this, and only now spotted the Mark Kermode joke. Well done, sir.
The end of this video when squidge is thanking warbuton is so kind
Brilliant documentary of him on BBC iPlayer right now.
Warburton was GREAT, that’s coming from a Kiwi 💯
One of the biggest things I’m gutted we never got to see was the 2011 RWC Final in which Warburton vs MacCaw would have been epic!! Both doing really well at that time and I think Warburton would have staked a claim as best 7 in the world had it not been for that shite semi final ref!!
And I’m an England fan!!
I totally love the comment about keiran reids smile that is half customer service half serial killer.
I also agree on the greatness of sam and will offer him a huge thank you from many of us that enjoyed what he gave to the rugby game.
Sam,the red card was only given because vincent clerc despite his talents at rugby also knows how to dive like a footballer !!
Keep up the great work with these videos. A favourite part of every month for me and many others I’m sure.
sam was the captain of Wales. the captain of a welsh side who knocked England out of their own world cup. the Welsh nation salute you. take your place with jpr and g. edwards
Warburton was absolute class. I’m not even welsh and he is one of the few people I look up to
Your content is top notch, great to see someone actually using visuals properly on RUclips rather than putting pretty pictures to what could be a pod cast.
No sure I’m fully on board with your analysis of Warburton though. Good player though he is, but you make a pretty good case 🤔
I think it shows how technical the game really is and how me do miss what key players truly do.
Fantastic video, as always. I'm half-enjoying the torturous pace you run these at, as I find it all the more amusing when I catch a comment. Fave one from this video is 'What's Mark Kermode doing here?'
Yooooo my friend! Glad to see you doing well! Bittersweet occasion, but absolute class as always. 😆👌
Wow. This was emotional. And I'm a tipuric fan 😢
5th time of watching still can't get enough, i love your stuff you inspire me to push on with rugby and if I don't make it I'd love to add to the rugby community in a similar way to yourself!
A superb player and leader. A good advert for rugby and for younger future players to emulate. Shame you didn't have two more years. Cheers Sam!
the theressa may comparison was incredible. still laughing now
Yes
This video does Warburton absolute justice. Well done mate
I give you credit for being the only person I've ever listened to who might possibly encourage me to watch Union when League isn't on the telly. But in all seriousness - well done. First class work. ;-)
Good effort being a league fan and sitting through a 10 minute video on the subtleties of the flankers role at the break down.
I just figured it was an excuse to roll around on the floor and feel each other's testicles. ;-)
No, there is a little more nuance than that.
You mean foreplay?
Please upload more
he cant his facial muscles need to rest after every vid bc of how fast he talks
Wow. What amazing content. New viewer! Dont get why the pros haven't gone over this on analysis before. All they talk about is steals! Really impressed!
Really great video. I thought he was completely over-rated but this has changed my mind.
Keep it up!
Fantastic analysis. I always thought he was good. Sad for Wales to lose his services on the pitch but he still has much to offer to the game.
Well played, Squidge!
rewatching these is great as well
Watching this after the 2022 6nations where Sam Warburtons analysis was the best in the game
I learn so much from these. Well done you!
Only just discovered this guy, proper lolled a few times, I'm not even that into rugby, though England's last game was legendary
He was world class and should be appreciated by his fellow countrymen.
What a stupid statement. The welsh public adored him.
You manage to say all the things I want to say to my English mates about Welsh rugby that gets shouted down with Farrell is the G.O.A.T comments until I give up.Now I can just send them a link to all your videos. Thanks you.
I love this video. For many reasons. Keep up the good work. 👍
You've got to be the fastest growing rugby channel around. Keep it up 👍
Please upload more your the best rugby youtuber
11 minutes is such a deceptive length! Must have taken me at least 20 minutes to watch with all the pausing for reading - SO much content. Warburton was an exceptional player, some of the most partisan England fans I know still liked and respected him. Perfect video.
Alan roland is still acunt
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Great video yet again. Sad to see Warbs having to retire from the game. He'll be missed by Wales, but he was pretty much a passenger when playing for Cardiff.
Great video. Can you do a video about how/why Ireland haven't gotten far in a World Cup.
This a great video. I admit to believing that SW was a bit over-rated, but have changed my understanding based on this. Really well constructed video. Thanks.
oh my good ness. A squidge vid!!11 I can't wait for a vid on the new welsh coach!
Just brilliant yet again- agree with many others that this is the best rugby channel out there
However, could you please, please, please do one on (recent) Welsh number 9s- Phillips, Webb etc you’ve already dropped some ‘opinion’ in other posts I’d love to see a whole segment dedicated to them!
Tres excellent young sir. Nice to see multi dimensional commentary on 'Sport'. Keep it up.
That O'Brien/Warburton axis was terrifying
That video game analogy is excellent
Squidge is the best! Totally agree, Sam was one of the greats. Great vid!
As always, insightful, funny and ...well...just.... right.
Great video mate. I always rated Warburton, even as an English fan
Cracking video as ever. In light of this video, it might be worth doing a natural follow up looking at the potential replacements for Warburton (Tips, Cubby, Navidi, Jenkins, Young), and what they each offer.
I see Sam down the gym , he still looked like a beast and he seemed to be on the mend
How could anyone ever say a bad word about the man. True gentleman on the field and off.
From SA I agree, the most affective, clinical captain over the past 10 years. One of the few N H players I admire and miss!
What's the actual difference between a customer service smile and a serial killer smile
Senan O'Neill customer service smile just wants to kill you, serial killer smile is actually likely to do so...
size of pay cheque
Ask Reid
great video - enjoyed it as always
He was brilliant. What a man.
SW the man thnx n respect frm NZ n thnx Squidgey!
Could you do a video on the Leicester Tigers? Perhaps a 'What happened' or 'What went wrong' video in a similar vein to the England or Ospreys one. I mean the answers are quite self explanatory to a follower of the club like me, but I'd love to see your analysis on it. Love your videos man, keep them coming
Great player, as good as McCaw, Dusautoir, and Pocock...Wales are still very lucky to have so many top class choices at openside with Davies, Navidi and Tipuric.
Eric Tan-W davies?
@@SumYungGai1 James Davies.....Just realised this is a year old, but sod it
You reminded me I was meant to look up a simple explainer for special relativity for my missus. Thank god for the pause button.
Awesome vid as usual ! Keep it up !