American Reacts to the GOAT Jonah Lomu (Jonah Lomu Highlights)
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- Опубликовано: 23 фев 2024
- Is Jonah Lomu the GOAT of Rugby?
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Yip I'm South African but hve to say Lomu was a Special-Player but U shld also check- out CHRISTIAN CULLEN another exceptional New Zealand ball-runner & Athlete & one of favourite New Zealand Players to watch with ball -in-hand the guy was an absolute Magician & was a Team-Mate of Lomu's!!!!!!
Cullen and Jeff Wilson, pure athleticism. Balance, speed, vision, confidence and instinct
I'll definitely check out Christian Cullen. Thanks for the recommendation Yazeed 🙌🏽
As a New Zealander I appreciate your comment. There have been many great SA players.
Hopefully see you in the next Final for a rematch.
Damn straight. Also how good were some of the Aussie players in the late 90's early 2000s. Definitely a high we'll never reach again, but some of those lads were off the charts.
Many great AB tries include a pass by Wilson. Exceptional position player.
They called him the greatest American football player to never play a down after both the Cowboys and the Broncos made multi million dollar offers to bring him to the NFL. When the Broncos offered him 10 mill in 2003 he was 280 pounds and running a sub 4.5s 40.
I love that! He would've been really dominant
@@QSNggGiven he'd had a kidney disease diagnosed back in 1995, and was on dialysis in 2003, got a replacement in 2004 and eventually died of it in 2015, it was never going to happen, sadly.
never say that! american football is an absolutely weak compared to rugby, as a New Zealander if we were to wear a helmet and protective equipment we would play even harder and make bigger hits, Jonah was my friend we all played rugby at high school
He was also the goat at high school in all athletic s
NO he's not, he's the greatest Rugby union player, its fucking irrelevant that he chose not to play Grid Iron, Americans, its all about you.
As an Englishman I have special reasons to flinch whenever someone mentions this absolute legends name, the way he just ran over England was incredible. One of a kind. RIP Jonah.
I can understand that for sure 100% ! RIP Jonah
He was way past his best due to struggling with his kidneys, but when he joined Cardiff Blues late in his career I finally got to see him play live a handful of times, he even got man of the match in one game. Absolute legend, along with Jerry Collins.
One of the most surreal experiences of my life was almost literally bumping into him in Cardiff Sainsburys. 6ft4 and 265lbs don't really do justice to how imposing the guy was. Its ridiculous how much pace he had given the sheer bulk he had to shift downfield. There is a clip somewhere of him being tackled by the French team and it pretty much took the whole team to slow the guy down.
That's an incredible memory!
That's wild he wasn't even firing on all cylinders and still played at such a high level. Legend 100%
This man is the reason why rugby truly went global and professional
He brought the American eyes to the sport, the first superstar of world rugby
RIP to the legend
RIP to the legend! Seemed like an incredible man on and off the field
@@QSNggmuch hated by his Tongan community . He didn’t look after his family. Do ya homework you’ll see
RIP Jonah, I watched him rip through England in his prime and enjoyed it even though i am English. Legends never die.
You said it perfectly Wayne! Legends never die 🙌🏽
Lomu was a freak of nature. He was 19 stone and could run 100m in under 11.00s, whilst also possessing amazing balance and tactical vision.
His early death was tragic - we may never see his like again.
Yeah he was an absolute legend and icon!
Great Reaction.
He hasn’t been superseded by anyone yet.
And there are so many great players in the modern game.
Some people are just ahead of their time.
He left behind a great legacy for all sports fans.
Thanks so much Darren! You're 100% right. He was an absolute legend and such and incredible man on and off the field from what I hear 🙌🏽
In his prime, one of the best sportsmen the world has seen IMO.
That's what I've been hearing David! Incredible man on and off the field 🙌🏽
He was a big unit. Unimaginable speed and power. Saw him play once in a match between the All Blacks and Australia, I'm surprised he didn't knock the earth off its axis when he slammed some of the tacklers.
You said it perfectly Michael! Incredible athlete and man on and off the pitch
I remember meeting him in Rugby world cup 1999 when he was at Murrayfield playing Scotland. I was completely in awe and so kind, genuine and generous with fans, whoever said dont meet your heroes would eat their words meeting Jonah. Im not ashamed to say I shed a good few tears when we lost him.
Definitely nothing to be ashamed about for shedding tears for a great person.
It's so cool that you met him and he was an incredible man that was kind and generous.
I love athletes and individuals when they're truly good people and treat others w/ love, respect and kindness ❤️
He was special. Loved watching him from the stands or on TV. I don't know if we ever saw what he was truly capable of, because he was battling a genetic kidney condition. But what we saw was special enough.
That's awesome you got to see him live and in action! Very special memories right there. I never had a chance to see him play
It amazes me that to this day no one has come close to being like Jonah Lomu and its been like 20 + years since he retired he was simply that good, one in a life time player, to have watched 🔥
I think if you had the likes of Tuisova or Nandalo back in 1995 , Jonah wouldn’t have been labled the GOAT. Thats my opinion on this . There are many players like him today but he was the original back in the day
Crazy how these types of athletes transcend generations and create such an impact. Once in a lifetime type people
@essexsouthend peak Julian Savea was close, but still didn't hold a candle.
He wasn't just big, he ran 100m in the mid 10s.
That's awesome!!
@@QSNgg A juggernaut, unstoppable but what is remarkable too, is he had a kind, beautiful nature off the field.
RIP Legend, not forgotten 🏴
I'm a Kiwi so I am biased, and New Zealand has had some very great rugby union players but no-one betters Jonah, the combination of skills, good hands and knowing where to be, "I'll outstep them", or "I'll outrun them" or "stuff it, I'll go over them".
You should know that Jonah died young and battled severe kidney disease most of the time in your videos that crippled the great man, killed him.
I've met Jonah, he lived nearby, a really nice, genuine, humble man who loved his family but put him on a rugby field and it unleashed the beast. He was of Tongan ethnicity, a warrior people who didn't get along with other Island peoples, like Fijians or Samoans, so when you see Jonah tossing aside Fijians, hard strong, fast rugby players, hard tacklers, that is personal.
From what I understand, Jonah always backed himself, had the determination, give me the ball and I will score or die trying! My best, favourite recollection is of Jonah going through 90% of the French international side who were in the top 4 in the World's rugby, 5 players trying to bring him down when he scored! Who else could do that!
You mentioned his knees pumping! Tree trunks! He terrified tacklers who had to bring him down, he had balance and power as well as speed so he would destroy the opposition by running around them or running through them. If you hung on to him he'd drag you or 4 others.
Even when kidney disease slowed him, opposition sides used to dedicate 3 players to stop him which meant the other 14 All Blacks could run riot.
As they say, the good die young and Jonah was the best!
RIP Jonah
I wish NZ Rugby had another Jonah but all I can see is the awesome, fast powerful Portia playing for the women and stamping her mark like Jonah did. Jonah didn't scrummage for the ball but Portia does and then she is off to score, impolitely if anyone tries to stop her. Maybe impolite is the wrong word when it involves a push to the face and being tossed away like Jonah used to do to Fiji's best.
Look her up, Portia Woodman Wickcliffe.. Nice lady until she dresses in black and gets the determined fierce look and growls. She scares me!.
I love everything you mentioned. Lomu sounds like he was such an incredible man on and off the field. Very inspiring to see all the great he brought to the entire would through his gifts and talents.
I'll check out Portia Woodman Wickcliffe. Thanks for the recommendation 🙌🏽
She should, she's awesome. ❤🔥
SHOUT OUT TO PORTIA!!!!!!!!
The master of initiating the contact. He put hits on tacklers rather than the other way around. Pacific Islanders are good at doing this. Jonah is the GOAT.
Yeah he was an enforcer for sure!
It’s hard to remember he never played at full health and fitness. Doctors had said he would be in wheelchair and hooked to machines…Jonah said I’ll fight to make sure that won’t happen. Jonah definitely the legend and GOAT
That's wild! Very incredible and inspiring man
I think his 'prime stats' were 6'4, 283 lbs and running 100m in 10.70 seconds.
You should see his memorial video the Hakas from his team mates were emotional..
He was massive! I'd be crying my eyes out watching the memorial video
Thanks for this reaction to the GOAT! We need more people like you to help promote the game throughout the US for the 2031 WC, cheers!!!
Much love KPM! I really appreciate you and your kind words! I'll keep working and doing my best to help Rugby grow here in the US! 🙌🏽
One of the fastest rugby players ever
I see how! He had wheels!
The 1995 world cup final, SA vs NZ, and as a South African, every time Lomu got the ball I felt that mix of fear and excitement. You knew something would always happen. I was so nervous watching that game. SA won, it was my 10th birthday party the next day. Great memories. RIP Lomu, my rugby hero growing up.
Yeah I can definitely understand that! It had to be exciting watching the competition with playmakers like Lomu on the pitch. I hear SA v NZ matches are iconic!
@@QSNgg Absolutely! They’re always edge-of-your-seat matches. Historically, NZ have won most of the matches between these 2 teams. But in World Cups they’ve played each other 6 times and have won 3 times each. So the World Cup matches always have that extra level of intensity.
The food poisoning in 1995 must have helped weaken Jonah, just saying
Awesome that you got to Lomu! The clips with 1995 were from the 1995 World Cup in South Africa. He was only 19 at the time and boy did he explode on the scene! He was an absolute monster in that tournament!
To be that big and fast at 19 is insane!! Such a legend!
I was in South Africa at the time watching the games on tv. As a Scot watching him walk over the English was ……. A joy to behold
Rip Lomu.
100% 🙏🏽
RIP Jonah Lomu. The hakas at his funeral were extremely moving.
My memory goes back a long way (I am 75) and, in my opinion, the greatest rugby match of all time was in 1973 at Cardiff Arms Park between the Barbarians and New Zealand and in the first few minutes the greatest try of all time was scored by the greatest player of all time (as voted many times in many polls of top players), namely Gareth Edwards. This try was truly sensational but so was the rest of the match which was populated by many rugby legends on both teams.
RIP Jonah Lomu for sure! That funeral would make me cry my eyes out.
I will check out the 1973 Barbarians match you've mentioned. It sounds like such an incredible moment in history. I've heard so much about Gareth Edwards as well.
I appreciate you Ray! Thanks for sharing your memories with me 🙌🏽 I love hearing these stories
His size and speed was other worldly. He is the same height and 100m speed as DK Metcalf, but with an extra 30lbs of weight. In the 90s, before proper profession training took over. Insane
You're right about the Michael! Insane talent and ability
The $500 million man, rugby was an amateur sport and Ruprert Murdoch saw him play in the 1995 World Cup which he dominated at the age of 20 years, Rupert signed the $500 million contract to broadcast rugby and make it professional
That's awesome! I did not know about that Rupert Murdoch deal!
A good Jonah story: The All Blacks were playing England and at half time they were leading 40 - 0. During the break, the rest of the team decided to go to the pub, and asked Jonah to play the second half by himself, he was OK with that. After the game he showed up at the pub and one of his team mates asked him what the final score was. 80 - 3 was his answer. The team were outraged..."how could you let them score 3 points"" they yelled. "Sorry boys, I got sent off with 10 minutes to go, and they kicked a penalty".
hahahaha! That's an awesome story! Thanks for telling me Tim. That's great!
Excellent 👍
This is a very entertaining story, but not true unfortunately. This is a joke story about Jonah that was made up and delivered in an after-dinner speech by Jonah’s then agent, Phil Kingsley-Jones (who was a brilliant raconteur in his time). The two points that Phil was making in his story was that Jonah was so great that he was probably good enough to hold off an entire team like England on his own and also that England were so useless and defensive that they would only score after he was sent off and even then they would only score a penalty kick. Jonah was a true legend and a GOAT, but this story is just that - a legend.
Well done. Have a biscuit!@@stephenking5061
Well done. Have a biscuit.@@stephenking5061
As a kid I was the Ball boy for the Waikato Stadium. He played his final game there for Counties vs The Cheifs. I got to hand him the ball for a rare kick at goal from half way, a special moment for his final send off.
That's an incredible memory NZ! I love that! Thanks for sharing that with me 🙌🏽
Lomu was 6'525" when he was playing. He ran the 100 meters in something like 11 seconds...
Lomu was an absolute beast!
Lomu was like the 1st of the modern era players and absolute unit, the thing is in these videos he’s playing against the best of the best and destroying them
You're 100% right Thomas! Cool to see him domination the best!
our greatest player ahead of his time... true international that could have played nfl rip johah
You're 100% right about that Taumata 🙌🏽
Thanks for the memories bro. A great human, and a freak of an athlete. The people of nz will always love the one and only
You're welcome Jason and thank you for checking out my video! I have all the love and respect for NZ 🇳🇿🙌🏽
Fun fact I went to the same college Jonah lomu went to, and he to this day still has the 100m record for the college
That's awesome! What college?
Legend of a player! Fun fact he never scored against the Springboks!!
He didn’t need to. He steamrolled through 5 springboks… while all springboks marking him and being bowled over, Cullen and Wilson scored tries effortlessly.
Why is it South African fans never give full facts? Jonah never scored against Wales either
I don't think he played many games against Wales. @@KekeHimona
@@timrussell9869 Go ahead and gloat! If Jonah had ever played at even 80% fitness and health, there would have been more he would have done.
What the world did not know at that time was that Lomu’s life had changed in more ways than one. The giant wing would be diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome - a serious kidney disorder - in ‘95 and admits he was feeling the effects before the World Cup.
“It was bad enough,” he says of the pain he was in. “I just asked can I damage it any more? And the doctor said ‘nah, you can’t do any more about it’.
“So I went to the tournament knowing about the illness but I was just going to have a crack at it and see what happened.
For me I was just fortunate I was given the opportunity to play. I kept it secret, the only people that knew were me and the team doctor and that was it.”
Lomu says he took the decision to remain silent because he “didn’t want coaches and people to feel sorry for me.”
The formula certainly worked for the World Cup 95. South Africa were try less as well.
I think you are responding to someone else. I know about Jonah, I met him before the 1995 RWC in Taupo at a training camp the ABs had.@@KekeHimona
@@timrussell9869 my apologies.
I'll never forget the first highlight I saw of Jonah. Don't remember who the All Blacks were playing, but I'd already heard some hype about him. He's running at this guy, I'm waiting for a sidestep, but nope, just goes straight over the top of him like a runaway train. Poor dude must have flashbacks about that. It was at that moment I realised that the hype was real.
That's awesome Darren! I imagine hitting Jonah had to hurt!! Such a powerful man!
When jonah came on the scene was unseen specimen I mean the size of a lock and run like a horse it was unseen, you could see he was professional, the game of rugby became professional 1995.
Truly the goat.
I think any rugby fans favorite for sure.
Man this bring back so many childhood memories growing up in rugby culture man was something
He's the GOAT for sure!
Built like a forward ran like an Olympic sprinter
100% 🙌🏽
JONAH LOMU held a record of 10.70 seconds per 100 meters. Now for a guy of his size is unbelievable. He is the GOAT. Kiwi proud here.
That's incredible Karl! He's the GOAT for sure!
I was once at a Canterbury vs Wellington game, sitting four rows back, behind the in goal area. Kony received the ball, tucked it under his arm and started to run at full speed straight toward me. He was simply so big, that I seriously considered moving out of his way! It was truly worth the ticket price to see Jonah in full flight
That had to be an incredible experience! Scary to see a man that size and speed running straight at you 😬
And then you learn that this man was no even firing on all cylinders, his kidney condition prevented him from being at his peak. Knowing that you start to question wtf peak performance means because he was already a super human. To put it in perspective Usain bolt ran 100m in 9.58sec, Lomu did it in 10.7sec while being 60 to 80lbs heavier. Imagine trying to tackle a brick wall that run at 22mph 🤕
Some people will argue that he is not the goat of rugby and I get that, but he is one of the few guys that the name means more than just rugby, like Kobe means more than basketball to me, and for that reason he is the goat for me.
That's so wild that he wasn't even firing on all cylinders. Such an incredible and strong man to play through that adversity
Check out the '95 World Cup Final! Lomu was incredibly intimidating - he seemed invincible. All South Africans held their breath until brave Joost vd Westhuizen was able to bring him down. We hold him in the highest regard, and his sportsmanship and respect for his opponents was part of what made him a great man on and off the field. It was particularly moving that he came back to SA and met with Joost when they were both quite ill.
I love that! I'll check out '95 WC final. Thanks for letting me know Amiss!
Lomu was regarded as a global superstar, people comparing him to the likes of Muhammad Ali, Don Bradman and Tiger Woods in their respective fields. Unfortunately Lomu died in November 2015 due to a heart attack associated with his kidney condition. He was 6'4 265lb.
He definitely had a global and positive impact!
I went to church with Jonah for a few years before he passed. My sister and I were moving and didn't need some bookcases anymore so he came to pick them up for his wife's non-profit. The moving guys were so awestruck and he was so kind to them.
When he passed away, my boss's husband was his coach in high school. He had been playing in the under 16's rugby. They tried changing some rules, but didn't realise that it wouldn't affect him because he was still in the same age group. LOL. He freaked everyone out because of his size.
That's a special memory and moment that you were in church with him before his passing. He seemed like such a genuine and kind man
He's a legend for sure! His size is insane!!!
I appreciate you and all of your support Tarsha 🙌🏽
one of the best days, scored three against england and sent 2 to hospital
Wow!! That's incredible!
When I was 12 I was lucky enough to have dinner with him and his cousins right at the height of his career, they all ate two roast chickens each, he was so big had to crouch under the doors! He was a really lovely guy, we were shy so he deliberately came and hung out with us, asked us if we had Jonah Lomu Rugby on Playstation, which we didn't haha. My friend had one of those "Take me to your dealer" posters with a marijuana smoking alien, and Jonah told us about one he had with a Lion with a gun in its face asking "do you want a shotty?". It took me about another decade to figure out what he was talking about. (I think americans call this a blowback). The thing that was so random, I was at a party and someone asked if I wanted a shotgun, and then I clicked after all those years; that's what he meant! 🤣😂
That's such an incredible story Alastair! Very cool that you had the chance to have dinner with him. That's such an amazing memory to have
I appreciate your for sharing that story with me. I love hearing that 🙌🏽
Gotta say your well above a beginner in rugby. The man was a legend who passed to soon. As a kiwi he's always been part of my life growing up
I really appreciate you Cameron! That means a lot boss 🙌🏽 You're 100% right a legend gone too soon for sure
The problem with Lomu was that because he was such a “feared” player he almost never got the chance to play to his full potential because all the attention was always on him, teams always had 2 or 3 players almost solely focusing on him, stopping him from being able to pick up speed if he got the ball
That makes a lot of sense. Plus he had health issues I've heard. Think if he was full health too
When he was on the scene he was just on another level way ahead of his peers.
When he came up agains south Africa that's when we saw jonah first time looking human.
Will always be remembered the gentle giant.
So that move they do where the fly half dummy center and the lomu will cut inside was the move.
I only saw him once live what scene that was it was super 12 back then when he played for Auckland blues against the cats.
You said it perfectly Andrew, 90s were such a different time in sports. That era of athletes was something out of a super hero comic book! I'm biased because I grew up in the 90s, but I feel the athletes were so far ahead of their time
That's so awesome you got to see him play too! Such an incredible memory
I doubt we will ever see another player like Jonah Lomu. I got to see him play a few times. He was a absolute man mountain and joy to watch as the opposition tried to take him down he just swatted them off, and as for him running ball in hand to the try line, it looked effortless for him, yet the opposition were running as hard as they could but to no avail, and if they did manage to get a hold on him he would just take them over the line with him. You just knew if your team were playing the All Blacks or The Barbarians and Lomu was playing you were in for great match.
I agree! There are once in a lifetime athletes in the world that transform the game at a time that's impossible to recreate! Jonah is an absolute legend!
Thanks so much for your incredible comment and insight Christine! I really appreciate you 🙌🏽
He's the size of a forward with speed of any back he was a freak of nature but best winger we ever had
100%
Rugby really has produced some the world's most incredible athletes. Two more I'd suggest checking out are Pierre Spies and Eben Etzebeth from South Africa. Great reactions man, you really appreciate this stuff and it shows.
You're 100% right that rugby has incredible athletes! I'll definitely check out Pierre Spies and Eben Etzebeth. Thank you for the recommendation!
Also, thanks so much for your kind word and watching my videos. I appreciate you 🙌🏽
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I use to watch him play club rugby for Weymouth before anyone had heard of him. Standing on sideline a few feet away as he ran passed I knew he would be an All Black. Pity most of his career he was unwell from his kidney issues. Imagine how good he would have been if he had been healthy
That's awesome you had a chance to see him play live Ian. That's an incredible memory. Thanks for sharing that with me 🙌🏽
I'm in nz. He's the man. Always will be. Met him few times. Humble and the bro loved his cars. Rip 🙏
That's awesome you got to meet him Wayne! RIP LOMU 🙏🏽
Thanks for yet another great Vid! I had the privilege of watching Jonah's fist world-cup game against Ireland in '95. I remember after the game we just couldn't figure out how someone that huge could move that fast! Thanks for the compilation, Cheers!
Thanks so much Galaxy!! I appreciate and love that you had a chance to see him play. That had to be an incredible experience to watch
@@QSNgg My late dad saw them play in the 80s - He was a great admirer of the ABs.
Was the goat, I'm a kiwi and he came to our primary school back in the mid 90s, top man💪🏽🔥🤙🏽
That's awesome Reeyo!! 100% the GOAT 🐐🇳🇿
Man as a young boy he was my favorite wing.
Remember playing jonah lomu rugby Playstation 1 no one can beat you when you play with all blacks.
Jonah is a legend for sure! I loved him on rugby PS1!
Some people are saying different numbers but in his autobiography it says 10.65 pr for 100m
Usain bolt ran 100m in 9.58sec. Jonah 6'4 @ 265 pounds ran 100m in 10.65sec...just crazy!!!🤯🤯
He's a fast man!
A wonderful tribute. He will always be a legend. Thank you Sir!
Thanks so much John! I appreciate you boss! 🙌🏽❤️
Hey bro i just finished watching your reaction to doing a Lomu highlights he was the man however you should check out another New Zealander one of my local Bros who is no longer with us ,,Jerry Collins appreciate the clips also was a all black an played for the Hurricanes
Hey Sasnu! Thanks for letting me know about Jerry Collins. I'll check him out for sure boss! Send love and thoughts to Jerry Collins as well 🙌🏽
@QSNgg much love bro . Appreciate yahh
I went with my younger son to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and Australia. Before the game, Jonah Lomu was in one of the bars, chatting and having his photo taken with the fans. Very modest guy. Sadly he died not long afterwards, his kidney condition probably exacerbated by the long flight back to New Zealand..
Long flight?????!!!!!!
@@karlennis3642 UK to New Zealand is about 24 hours with one stop over.
@@chrismackett9044
Ahhhh gotcha!
Distracted by the Countries not the Year.
That's awesome you had a chance to meet him in person. Very cool experience and memory
The thing that makes this even more impressive is he was able to do this against such good teams.
You're 100% right about that David! Such a legend
Another legend in the Making Damian Willemse. 25 year Old, already a URC Champion, URC back to back finalist. Two time reigning Defending World Cup winner. Youngest player to win two rugby World Cup ever. Versatile plays ever position in the backline on the international level. Man check him out. 💪🏻
I will definitely check out Damian Willemse!
There are more ch bigger men out there even in those days but none of them could move as quick or as graceful.
That's 100% correct
Interesting fact 1995 was the Rugby World Cup in South Africa he ran through all the teams until the finals against SA and the springboks were the first to prove he’s human and they prevented him from having a single try
RIP Jona 🕊️
Thanks for that amazing fact. RIP Jonah 🕊🤍
I’m a Māori from New Zealand bro much respect to you for diving in to Rugby. One guy you should check out is Joe Rokococo he came right after Jonah and took over the number 11 jersey and became the first choice right winger for the All Blacks he was a different beast to Jonah but he done the jersey proud one of my favourite wingers for our country
Much love Taraishot! I appreciate you! I'll check out Joe Rokococo for sure. Thanks for the recommendation 🙌🏽
Thunder thighs gives him massive driving power. He is a much loved true kiwi legend. A fantastic role model for kids and upcoming players. He is a try making machine, a great team player too. He is sadly missed. He makes the "fantasy team" line up for sure, among many others.
You said it perfectly Matt!
It’s Crazy to think he was never 100% when he was playing… NFL also wanted he’s signature in the 90s I think it’s was the Cowboys that were interested in him as a possible RB
That's wild isn't it Shelly! Amazing for him to perform this well even w/ health issues
He was/is a NZ LEGEND!
100% 🙌🏽
He was a legend. We love him here in Australia
I love that Laura! He's a legend for sure 🙌🏽
RIP Lomu. 🇳🇿
100% 🙌🏽
You asked "how fast is he?"
He could run an 11 second 100m.
He brought Rugby into the professional era.
He played for Wesley College at High School. I played down the road for Massey HS.
Back in those days our teams were in 2 different regions so didnt play againsteach other.. Thank fk for that - my back amd knees would hurt more than they do now!
Insane speed!!!
Thanks for letting me know where he played! That would've been cool if you played against him
@@QSNgg I've got a couple of suggestions of other extreme Rugby or League players if you want to check them out. I'm talking THE best of all time.
6/5 265 pounds with a best 100m time of 10.7. The man was a beast. Was going to be recruited by the Dallas cowboys but the back up / practice salary could not match his multi million dollar All black salary so it did not happen. Imagine him as a punt returner ? He would of been awesome.
Yeah he was an absolutely beast and talented man. That would've been so cool to see him play for the Cowboys. He would've won a couple Super Bowls with them in those years
was waiting for this thank you
Thank you Morgan! I appreciate you 🙌🏽
I think you will appreciate David campese the beat stepper this game has seen.
Man there is so many legends in this sport that I can mention
Campese is on my list for sure! I'll make that video asap!
@@QSNgg 00:00 here in South Africa and I'm just going through your reaction videos man, a legend brother.
Thank you. Appreciate you
Also check out Jerry Colins his tackling was vicious another all black that would drive you backwards until your legs collaspe out and still drive straight over the top half of your body
I'll 100% check out Jerry Colins! Thanks for the recommendation Steve!
dude he ran a 10.8s 100m which is crazy at his size. i believe his 40yd dash wouldve been sub 4.4 as his acceleration was insane and if you average his 100m time for a 40yd dash it would be around 4.4. crazy to hold that pace for 100m at his size
That's amazing!!!
Legend 6.5, ft, 265 pounds, 10.8 sec 100mtrs 1x kidney got a chance to continue playing with a sponsored kidney. RIP Legend
RIP Jonah Lomu! Absolute legend 🙌🏽
Wasn't it Grant Kereama that donated one of his kidneys he was a lotto presenter
Prior to Cheslin Kolbe South Africa had Brian Habana. While not as strong or big as Lomu he was just as fast (Or even faster!) definitely worth checking out.
The two wingers I would have on my team Lomu and Habana.
Two greatest wingers.
I'll check out Habana. Thanks for the recommendation
I wish you could have heard the slagging the Kiwis gave him when they threw the cup in 2000. A very dark mood in Willis St. Wellington. I had to stifle a laugh as I am English.
That had to be something to witness
another great all black was christian cullen "the paekakariki express" - he was the epitome of poetry in motion
I'll 100% check out Christian Cullen 🙌🏽
Like a knife through butter yeah he was awesome
It was like watching a freight train plough through a kindergarten.
hahaha I love that! That's the truth!
They don’t practice it like that, it’s called a switch pass and it’s quite common in rugby. It’s used more in sevens
Thanks for letting me know
Another cool video!
Some guys you should check out : Christian Cullen, Rupeni Caucaunibuca, Tana Umaga, Jason Robinson, Cedric Heymans, Julian Savea, all impressive runners in their own right. Keep it up!
Thanks so much Thomas! I really appreciate you! Thank you for the recommendation as well. I'll check all these men out 🙌🏽
Try checking out the vid of his funeral. The respect shown by past and present player was incredible
I will for sure! I'll be crying the entire time 😭
Jonah = goat
6.5ft
280pounds
Runs 100m in 10.4sec
GOAT for sure!! 🐐
you need to watch Lomu-Lord of the wings , it kinda sums up everything you guys look for in a pro fotball player, you get a clip for everything in it( speed, strenght, weight, reaction time ... )
Thanks for that. I'll check out Lomu-Lord for sure!
don't forget that he was a massive car enthusiast and had his own Lomu 11 series of fusion sound system equipment 🔊🔊🔊
That's cool! I didn't know that about him
Thanks for doing this video but I was surprised that the video Lord of the Wings wasn't included in the compilation.. By the way, he could run 100 meters in 10.70 seconds.
I appreciate you Morgan. I'll have to check out Lord of the Wings. He had wheels!
hey man! you should check out the highlights to a game played a couple of years ago between france and new zealand. i think it’s from 2021 in the autumn nations series if that helps. a really high scoring game between 2 of the worlds best! keep up the cool content! :)
I'll definitely check out france v NZ. Thanks for the recommendation. I appreciate you!
R i p Goat
100% 🙌🏽
What did you say 6’4, 265 lbs plus from what I’ve heard 10.5 100m.. = beast, as an English rugby fan, Luma was a nightmare.
You said it perfectly! Absolute beast!
Hey bro, only just found this channel today, greetings from Wales 🏴 UK 🇬🇧 Being the smallest of the 4 countries in the UK we’re a little obsessed with Rugby (especially Rugby Union).
I know you say your background/experience is mainly NFL but do you know that USA has a national Rugby Union team? USA Rugby’s nickname is The Eagles, they have competed in every Rugby World Cup since it’s inception in 1987 with the exception of two tournaments. And if you don’t already know USA will he HOST NATION for RWC IN 2031!! 😊🏴🇬🇧🇺🇸
Hey Davey! I appreciate you checking out my channel! Very nice to connect with you. I absolutely have all the love and respect for Wales 🏴 My team is based out in Swansea, so I'll have to go visit soon!
I'll definitely check out more USA rugby. We're starting to get more traction here for rugby and our 7s team has been doing well also!
I'm excited for the 2031 RWC!
He ran the 100m in sub 11 seconds as well. He used his speed to maximise his mass. Once he was sprinting, he was almost impossible to stop.
That's flying!! He's fast!
Bro, check out the MAN THEY CALL "INGA THE WINGER" He was a Wreaking Ball in Rugby Union & then went to Rugby League .
I'll definitely check out INGA THE WINGER! Thanks for the recommendation
check out Christian Cullen and pre pro rugby Gareth Edwards, they are standouts but nothing like Lomu. Just great steppers
I'll check out Christian and Gareth 100% ! I've been hearing a lot about them
Jonah is the man
100% 🙌🏽
Barbarians is like an all-star team made up of different players from different teams and countries
That's awesome!! I hear they wear different socks from their clubs
Jonah lomu is the reason rugby players are now built the way they are, there are a few legends to check out but Gareth Edwards is widely considered by all to be the greatest rugby player of all time, definitely worth a look
Thanks for the recommendation on Gareth Edwards. I'll 100% check him out Richard! Thanks for the recommendation 🙌🏽
His time for a 100 m sprint is not far behind Usain Bolt's best time.
Thanks incredible! Thanks for letting me know that Simon 🙌🏽
Rip to the goat ❤
100% He was awesome!