Joeli Vidiri, the greatest All Black that never was | Scratched: Aotearoa's Lost Sporting Legends
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In 1996, Joeli Vidiri was set to be the star of New Zealand rugby alongside his good friend Jonah Lomu. But deteriorating kidneys led to his early retirement from the sport, aged just 27. Today, Joeli works at a hardware store in Auckland and is grateful everyday for the kidney transplant he received in 2015.
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I remember the Auckland supporters shouting/singing "Joeli Give Me Hope" !!! like the song "Joana Give Me Hope"......everytime he took the ball, Eden park erupted 🇫🇯🇳🇿
Same when he played for counties 👏🔥
🤣🤣🤣 bro I swear to God thou lol hahaha legend in the sport
I supported Wellington but when I was a kid I use to sing that to 😂😂😂
I lived in South Africa and supported SA teams during Joelis time. We hated it when he got the ball! Respect to you Joeli.
An experience one of my mates and I will never forget till the day we die. One really foggy evening after a game at Eden Park as students sitting in the old Terraces, shortly after Joeli was forced to retire... they allowed the crowd to storm the field. We ran on and about the 22 meter line this massive figure emerged from the mist walking towards us. It was Joeli. My mate and I sprinted towards him. I side stepped left and my mate side stepped right. Coming together behind him we high five and cheered. Joeli burst out laughing. He knew what had just happened. From that moment on (and today we still tell our kids) about the day we side stepped Joeli Vidiri on Eden Park.
You were one of my heroes in rugby growing up. You and Jonah! Forever legends of Counties Manukau 🔴⚫️⚪️
What a humble kind hearted NZ sporting legend. All the best joelie
I was a huge fan of Joe back in the day. One of Nz great wingers. Thank you my Fijian brother. Arohanui my bro
He use to do dialysis with my papa back when i was in high school. Would always make everybody smile.
Very touching story - We only saw the smiles in his face but behind those smiles, it’s a man struggling to even survive - battling kidney problem
Nice to see Joeli being honored like this.
I remember watching him tear it up for Auckland back in the day. My cousin came and spent the summer at our house and we'd watch the Super 12 on Sky Sports. He's a big England fan and couldn't understand why I was so into Southern Hemisphere Rugby. I told him to watch Vidiri and he scored a wonderful chip and chase try within minutes of kickoff. He looked at me and simply said "I get it".
A great man. Thanks for the memories!
I also watch in Eden park hewas sent off 10 min got 3 tries that night
How many people can say Jonah cleaned his boots bloody Legends what a deadly combo
Unstoppable. Two great legends of the game, often forgot that they had a human side.
RIP Jonah.
God bless this Fijian Warrior JOELI VINDIRI..
Ofa atu Joeli! I remember watching you when I was a kid in the 90s. During the NPC days.
Rest in Love Big Joeli ofa atu..
This Man has got the BIGGEST HEART ❤ ... His Humanity & Humble NESS is nothing LESS than a whole lot of Love & ❤ Kindness....God Bless & Go Counties.
I went to an Eden Park open day in the 90s and took a photo of him and my son. I still have it. My son is now 27. Next time I go to NZ I will make a point of going to that Mitre 10 Store (what branch?) and will show him that photo. Much respect.
Pukekohe Mitre 10 Auckland
Porirua mitre 10
He's passed away now :(
He's dead
@@larrygerry985 yes. Passed away.
Great tribute to an amazingly gifted man. Highly respected at home in Fiji 🇫🇯 we loved watching him as a kid. Vidiri & Lomu man what a pair .. RIP Lomu God Bless them both great men 🙏✊
Life is precious. Rest easy legend. Humble man. God be with your family during this time.
This whole series is great, this one hit different. Really top notch stuff here.
Much alfoaz big uso thank you for your time. Always in our hearts you and lomu
Uncle Joe!
You are the pioneer. He is humble, smiley and very respectful.
Congratulations on your transplant and may God bless you and your family!
This beautiful.. I need more episodes like this...
I saw Joeli when he was working at Mitre 10 in Pukekohe around 2002 - I did'nt realise how big he was until I saw him - RIP Joeli
You were the man joei love you bro huge respect for you my brother
Joeli you are a legend!! Whenever I see you I feel like singing. Your soul and spirit is a light to this world and especially Pukekohe . Bless you brother 👍🤗
Brought up in rewa...wemouth loved these two lads and even played alongside the bigman for Weymouth in 94 rest easy brothers
Thank you for the wonderful memories Joeli, you were truly a remarkable athlete, especially while Jonah Lomu was around. RIP till the Rugby Universe Cup in Heaven.
I think you're amazing, and you will never be forgotten by me or God, because you are a very humble man, give my love to you and your family and your mum
Amazing production, wonderful seeing Joeli smiling, saw him live twice 1994 v Wellington and 1997 v Canterbury in the final, super human athlete.
A sad situation for such a Legend. You'll always be a legend Mr Vidiri.
RIP Joeli Vidiri. Blues and Counties legend!💯🔥
I met joeli in exactly that hardware store in 2011 during my two months visit to NZ for RWC, such a nice guy.
I remember watching him play, you always wanted to see get the ball because you didn't know what he was going to do.
What a story what a life what an achievement Joe. May your soul Rest in Peace
My mother had her kidney transplant the week before Jonah’s.
The week after Jonah left hospital she was back and she died two days later.
I also will soon need a kidney transplant but it gives me strength to watch this and see such a humble genuine awesome man speak.
Never take tomorrow for granted and treat everyone as if you won’t see them again.
I have learned this!
When first put on the counties jumper I was there ..you played powerfully and gracefully I've always been a big fan of you and so have my family especially my mum Paula Cross.. I'm glad things with your transplant worked out your an amazing man keep well big Joe peace and luv to you and your family
The 1st of many Flying Fijians that opted to play for NZ 🇳🇿
Paved the way for Joe Rokocoko, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Sevu Reece and Hoskins Sotutu (Announced soon).
Bernie Fraser 🐐
in the end their choice no one forces them to play for anyone
@@TheForge10 did you get out on the wrong side of the bed?
@@mataicakau237 ......
@@TheForge10 your initial comment does not make sense
Joelli I hope you read this. Growing up your were one of my favourite players, so gifted, strong, quick and could of played anywhere from 1 to 15 and made a very good job of it. And then you were gone, without a trace, the video gave me closure almost, to know that somebody made a video that told your story. Much respect, great job guys. Nothing but love all the way from England.
Big Joe Vidiri a legend n a humble guy. Moce mada Joe
What a legend. Changed the game. Nothing but respect for you brother.
Touching life story. RIP Legend
may the soul of Joeli rest in peace andmay God bless soul amen im Pilipino but i love rugby and im so sad hear the news that they had pass away goodbye Joeli
Thank you for sharing your story dear Joeli, God bless you and guide you through lifes journey 🙏🙏❤❤
RIP Joeli, Great player, Great person
REST HIGH, SIR! INDEED A TRUE HERO..
Joeli was unbelievable. Blazing speed for a big guy.. and the song "Give me hope Joeli" when he payed.. gb
Absolute legend. One of Counties/Blues greatest ever players. I remember when he stepped Andre Joubert in the 1996 super 12 final. Didn't lose an inch of speed and the Great Joubert was left hanging onto thin air.
What a great spinoff, should done more great almost all blacks or all blacks that started but dropped off... But great work with this one I remember watching Jo play at Eden pack against Auckland!!
It was my pleasure watching you and Jonah *scorched* those touch lines Joeli 💪🏾
Legend of the game! Wish you all the best! Stay strong and know that you give people hope as you a good Motivation for us all! Wish you health, wealth and prosperity! Was good watching you play and even better now seeing your fighting spirit! Love from South Africa.
Certainly, it makes you think and, in a way, brings your feet back to the ground. Thanks for this real life story of a great, impressive rugby player!!
A mates brother played against Joeli and Jonah in the same match; Counties v Canterbury. He rated Joeli as the better of the two.
I moved from Christchurch to Auckland a few years back and live near Pukekohe these days. I see him in Mitre 10 occasionally.
I've always wanted to shake his hand and tell him my mate played against him and rated him so very highly.
Thank you for this production. Much love and respect from Australia
Legends never die, they are remembered forever
Madeline - you've done it again. This was just beautiful storytelling. Thanks for introducing me to Joeli
Strange title, considering he was an All Black. An incredible achievement that can never be taken away.
I saw him play against england at Twickenham when he played for NZ baa baas in 1996, he was awesome.
Heartbreaking story. So sad. Manuia lau malaga.
Bloody heartbreaking in bits.
Thanks for the memories Joeli
🦵Rest In Pace 🦵
One of the true greats! You are a real hero Joeli. Good doco. Thanks.
Joeli on one wing Jonah on the other what a sight!!
Loved this episode so much!!
Its like the body can't handle this legend and Jonah living at Kaioken X20 for to long and they push their abilities beyond their bodies capabilites.
My Fav.Akl player of all time 😭😭😭🇳🇿🇫🇯💚
Nice video, And Johnny boy you were also a monster of a winger!!
In Afrikaans some coloureds use the term "Vidiri boude". Basically having muscular thighs like Vidiri. Lol silly but part of some local terms in south africa. 💚🇿🇦
We have this tale in fiji that we traveled from a great tree in Africa.
Loved to watch you carve up your opposition like a hot knife through butter 💚✌🏾
This brought a tear to my eye...lovely presentation about a great and humble man...thank you Spinoff
Rest easy my tagane 💙💙💯💯🇼🇸🇫🇯🇼🇸🇫🇯❤❤💯💯
He was my brother's good friend since their boarding school days in Fiji. Moce mada Joeli. Te Atua Te Aroa!
Makes me proud to be an Auckland blues man knowing some of the great men that played in the jersey, how their character shown throughout the game they loved💯
He’s a Legend love you man, he coaches my team and is a great guy
I am not sure what your heading is about, joeli Vidiri was simply a great player who bought so much to new Zealand rugby. Sacrificed so much to play in NZ.
A fantastic person and a great player, be proud Joeli :-)
Why isnt this man an ambassador for NZ rugby????? Why isnt he travelling the world inspiring young kids?.
Shame on you NZ rugby. This guy sacrificed so much for that black jersey!!!!!
Your a true legend
great vid" i thoght hed gone over seas" awesome player wish em all the best. yer sad to"
Joeli, You were one of my heros growing up. I would have loved to have met you. RIP
Love hearing the tangible actions that you're implementing to make progress towards your dreams and aspirations!👍
Loved watching him play - always wondered why he disappeared suddenly.
Really beautiful and touching episode. Thanks, and congrats to him for what he's achieved, on and off the rugby field.
Growing up Joeli was one of my favorite players, those who handsomely benifitted from his magical displays of greatness should be ashamed that he was not financially secured for life. Same with Jonah and the rest...
Rip Joeli. Lit up the field every time you played. Thank you 🙏
Rest easy Joeli Vidiri , all the way from 🇫🇯 Fiji🥲🥲🥲🥲
One of my all time favourites
Sad to know, my dad loved these guys, don't know about the 10 dislikes, some people just foolish, but great video keep up the efforts, appreciate
The dislikes are most probably from Bunnings workers
Beautiful man and beautiful family 👪.. God bless..
Kidney problem thats so sad.. same thing that happened to Jonah Lumo, I'm glad hes still here
What a horrible prospect to have to play against! The two J's combo 😱
Rest in peace legend❤️
Try marking him. That was a nightmare I had to experience in 1999. He was freakish. RIP.
Rip legend 😢
Thank you for these videos
A legend 🇫🇯
Fiji loves you bro
Great rugby player. Loved watching him run 💯
What a great , humble man Joeli is!
Surely got more unique skills than telling people which aisle the gloves are in? Get him sent for coaching badges and into a coaching system; they say you can’t teach magic but that is often just the perspective of someone who never had it. Otherwise wonderful piece, very interesting.
the only player who could give Jonah lomu a run for his money
Not true, Emile intermac did also