Kwagga Smith Tribute | Beast Mode

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  • @darrenleroux2034
    @darrenleroux2034 10 месяцев назад +22

    He plays with such intensity, he was a bomb squad monster at the 2023 RWC. 3 turnovers in the second half of the final alone…..

    • @Waywind420
      @Waywind420 4 месяца назад

      He looks like he's more powerful than he used to be, without losing speed.

  • @mr.e6748
    @mr.e6748 2 года назад +147

    Thank you for this man. He is so underrated.

    • @evangreenberg1666
      @evangreenberg1666 2 года назад +7

      One of the most underrated players out there. Small For professional forwards standards but man he just puts in the work in all aspects. He's great to watch

    • @lbtn1
      @lbtn1 10 месяцев назад +2

      I totally agreed, one of the best jackals in the world IMHO!!

  • @RabbitholeIsrael
    @RabbitholeIsrael 10 месяцев назад +17

    kwagga is like a mini tank. Very quick and very strong. Also very tough. everything you want from a reserve. he always makes an impact when he comes on.

  • @stephenpaul7499
    @stephenpaul7499 2 года назад +29

    All the ex-sevens players seem to have an abnormal degree of confidence in international games.
    They're used to taking risks under pressure, I just love how they're feeding into the boks team.
    Kwagga Smith's power-to-weight ratio is also unmatched.

    • @kaiuluitova6369
      @kaiuluitova6369 10 месяцев назад +7

      sevens is the special forces of rugby only the fittest play there
      legends came out of the 7s program
      lomu,muliaina, kolbe, arendse, jean de villers, ardie savea, joe rokocoko, tuisova, radradra etc

  • @bluechief1
    @bluechief1 10 месяцев назад +6

    Hell of a player
    Key to the 2023 WC win

  • @anhydry_9568
    @anhydry_9568 2 года назад +55

    i just watched the sprinboks vs wales in the autumn series. this man is an absolute beast

  • @tknciliba4743
    @tknciliba4743 9 месяцев назад +2

    Kwagga you are a legend. SA didn't have any impact till you came on the field. Each game I waited 4 the 54th min knowing our best is coming on. Against France you were my man of the match.

  • @therugbyfanatic3379
    @therugbyfanatic3379 2 года назад +55

    Lovely to see third rowers that are < 100kgs perform. Proves that size isn’t much. I’ll take Savea over Vunipola any day

    • @chittsy99
      @chittsy99 2 года назад +6

      I'd take Carl fearns over vunipola tbf.... 🤣

    • @therugbyfanatic3379
      @therugbyfanatic3379 2 года назад +7

      @@chittsy99 nah that’s a bit extreme because vunipola hasn’t been in terrible form lately. But England has an impressive depth at back row, many younger guys are way better.

    • @timmado8441
      @timmado8441 2 года назад

      100 kgs of muscle, yeah not much

    • @therugbyfanatic3379
      @therugbyfanatic3379 2 года назад +6

      @@timmado8441 Kwagga is 91kg and Savea around 98kg. For forwards ye that’s not much, in fact it’s usually considered puny. Hamisj Watson was considered too small despite being 100-104 kg. Most forwards are between 108-130kgs and a lot go from 130-145kgs.

    • @christeebs
      @christeebs 2 года назад +5

      throw that arrow the other way my guy, Kwagga is

  • @canadiancontent352
    @canadiancontent352 2 года назад +25

    As a former under sized 7 I've always cheered for Kwagga. I don't know if it's the current backrow combo or if its just that SA have finally figured out how to take advantage of his unique abilities but he's playing great right now. He was never gonna be an 8, he's an all action 7 who needs the freedom from set piece responsibility to fly all over the field making plays. Closest comparison i can think of is Neil Back.
    But if SA can figure out how to deploy a "small" flanker, he is 95 kgs, then there's hope for rugby

    • @LomuHabana
      @LomuHabana Год назад

      May I ask how tall and heavy you are/were back in the days?

    • @canadiancontent352
      @canadiancontent352 Год назад +1

      @@LomuHabana 181 cms 88 kgs

    • @LomuHabana
      @LomuHabana Год назад

      @@canadiancontent352 indeed, 88 kg is not much for a flanker/forward.

    • @canadiancontent352
      @canadiancontent352 Год назад +1

      @@LomuHabana this was in the 90s with the right nutrition and training probably could have been closer to 95. Still smallish but quicker.
      Guys like Kwagga are better off focusing on good chop tackles, being the first to the breakdown and supporting the outside backs, which bigger guys struggle with. Hooper for example is still very effective

    • @carldanelaubscher1489
      @carldanelaubscher1489 10 месяцев назад +2

      Heinrich Brussow .... was similar

  • @TheSoetie
    @TheSoetie 10 месяцев назад +5

    What a player . Awesome ..👍🏉

  • @stefanodellanoce8296
    @stefanodellanoce8296 10 месяцев назад +2

    What a Man, what a Player, what a...Springbok!!!!!

  • @o.lefebvre7867
    @o.lefebvre7867 11 месяцев назад +5

    Extraordinaire joueur. Engagement total. Vitesse. Puissance. Courage. Et discret.

  • @wernertukker5420
    @wernertukker5420 9 месяцев назад +2

    He is a big reason why we went 4 cups up. He is a tremendous player and really the unsung hero of our campaign. He is a walking cheat code 😂

  • @saumtonga
    @saumtonga Год назад +6

    The summary of this video is Kwagga saying "give that to me"

    • @roba2k2
      @roba2k2 Год назад

      and if you don't want to, i'll take it anyway. Thank you.

  • @juanpablocirielli1540
    @juanpablocirielli1540 2 года назад +20

    What a beast!! Great tribute bro 💪🇿🇦

  • @SpartanHighKing14
    @SpartanHighKing14 2 года назад +12

    I'll never forget that time when Kwagga Smith outran Waisake Naholo!

  • @NasiphiMaqhubela
    @NasiphiMaqhubela 8 месяцев назад +1

    He's a beast! Fast and strong.

  • @roba2k2
    @roba2k2 Год назад +3

    Rugby players come a dime a dozen. Warriors are few and far between. This is a warrior, rips the ball from any player on the park, i've seen him rip the ball a hundred and one times.. never seen a single player rip the ball from him. That's not a player.. that's a warrior. Seen him rip the ball and score .... against the all blacks .. not once.... WARRIOR. Type of dream player whom any coach wants to play when the assistants/analysts say "hey coach we don't have enough possession. Coach asks: is Kwagga on the park? Yes. Well then shut up. Warrior.

  • @animekawaiichan9399
    @animekawaiichan9399 2 года назад +12

    He's Pierre Spies and Duane Vermeulen combined.
    Pierre Spies: Speed and pace
    Duane Vermeulen: Strength and power.

    • @mungoblizzard6114
      @mungoblizzard6114 10 месяцев назад

      For ‘small loose forward’ he is pretty damn explosive .. reminds me or Ardie savea

  • @elgordo9031
    @elgordo9031 2 года назад +19

    Glad there is someone with a nose worse looking than mine. Thank you Kwagga.

  • @VicRibeiro777
    @VicRibeiro777 2 года назад +3

    I love players that when they get their hands on the ball... They WANT to run with it. Doesn't matter if it is around you, through you, over you. But then have the wit to pass when they need to.
    He is not without fault, but he is a good player.

  • @_dtvr485
    @_dtvr485 2 года назад +8

    the cheslin kolbe of forwards

  • @kobusbarnard5921
    @kobusbarnard5921 9 месяцев назад +1

    Kwagga Smith = Swiss Army Kinfe. He is a Multi - tool !
    World class player, but so underated 😔
    Salute Kwagga, you are Bulletproof !

  • @coolprof20
    @coolprof20 2 года назад +12

    He reminds me a lot of a Spies

  • @user-sh2ok3uz5p
    @user-sh2ok3uz5p 8 месяцев назад +2

    2:05 お手本の様なセービング
    素晴らしい

  • @TomWatkeys
    @TomWatkeys Год назад +2

    It's amazing how forwards who occassionally break the first tackle are lauded... This guy manages to beat the first man almost every time, often with absolutely no space to work with. He tackles so much better than most forwards, as he hits below the waist often, and yet he isn't seen as a "world leading" forward. If he was achieving both of those and weighed 30kg more, he'd be the top forward in world rugby

  • @ericdavison6186
    @ericdavison6186 2 года назад +1

    Great tribute. I miss him!
    He stepped in when DEtoit broke. Outstanding year for him.

  • @andrewdunckley
    @andrewdunckley 2 года назад +3

    Sker Kwagga... Legendary player...

  • @lorenzopucella7898
    @lorenzopucella7898 2 года назад +7

    Had an absolute blinder against wales my motm

  • @AlphaNevada123
    @AlphaNevada123 2 года назад +15

    Prior to the AIs I always thought he was a bit of a loose cannon. Now seems a more rounded player.
    Will be interesting to see what happens when they have to choose between du Toit, Smith, Kolisi and Vermuelen in starting XV

    • @MikeyC92
      @MikeyC92 2 года назад +2

      Just provides something different with that 7s background. Don't often see a sub 100kg South African loose forward.

    • @fouriejooste9484
      @fouriejooste9484 2 года назад +1

      I've been saying this for a while. I mean I can see how they use him as part of the 'bomb squad' when PSDT gets tired. Problem is PSDT doesn't tire and putting kwagga on the bench is a waste of his talent, but the same with du Toit, kolisi and Vermeulen. It's a nice problem to have, but a problem none the less

  • @Bangyakisfans
    @Bangyakisfans 10 дней назад

    The unsung hero

  • @thegulagarchipelago5921
    @thegulagarchipelago5921 8 месяцев назад

    He is a BEAST!!!

  • @matthysgrobler9615
    @matthysgrobler9615 2 года назад +2

    Never gets his due ! Yster!!!

  • @andresdeks
    @andresdeks 8 месяцев назад

    Great transition from 7s to 15s and incredible upper body strength

  • @khanyisamzamo1363
    @khanyisamzamo1363 5 месяцев назад

    One of the best players ever

  • @TheRealKlinky
    @TheRealKlinky 9 месяцев назад

    For a big man he's got incredible speen & agility...what a legend!

    • @MU-TH-UR
      @MU-TH-UR 8 месяцев назад

      A Jack of all trade for SA.

  • @fabiantheodorenaidoo770
    @fabiantheodorenaidoo770 9 месяцев назад +1

    The springboks own swiss army knife

  • @oliverkorner3502
    @oliverkorner3502 9 месяцев назад +1

    A team of kwagga smiths literally beats a team of anyone else

  • @brianogai1086
    @brianogai1086 9 месяцев назад

    What a beast of a man!!

  • @rudismith1975
    @rudismith1975 2 года назад +3

    2:08.....total disregard for ones own health and safety....holy crap, dont want this man hunting me playing scrumhalve

    • @roba2k2
      @roba2k2 Год назад +1

      Acurate description of a WARRIOR.

    • @lucabarnardo6613
      @lucabarnardo6613 11 месяцев назад

      He is insanely fast for a forward.

  • @bravoremosi1527
    @bravoremosi1527 9 месяцев назад +1

    He's a best example of it's not too late❤

  • @MeanAzz_13
    @MeanAzz_13 10 месяцев назад

    Absolute Beast!🍺😎

  • @ioulton9861
    @ioulton9861 Год назад +2

    This guy's a war dog

  • @luvomahlasela383
    @luvomahlasela383 2 года назад +3

    He reminds me of Heinrich Brüssow but just more quick and powerful... a beast of a player.

  • @maneli3769
    @maneli3769 10 месяцев назад

    My goodness! This guy, yoh!

  • @lml_1966
    @lml_1966 9 месяцев назад

    Excelente jugador, la cagó!!!

  • @davetimm2458
    @davetimm2458 9 месяцев назад +1

    IMHO very unlucky to have only 40 caps

  • @quentinreynders958
    @quentinreynders958 9 месяцев назад

    I have always rated him even back when the lions did well under Ackermann. Kwagga is a beast.

  • @tshepokgatle5620
    @tshepokgatle5620 Год назад +1

    Wrong turn!

  • @maneli3769
    @maneli3769 9 месяцев назад

    At this rate he's going to get World Player of The Year very soon.

  • @user-bn5yh4hn5t
    @user-bn5yh4hn5t 10 месяцев назад

    That is true

  • @jeruthedamager2825
    @jeruthedamager2825 9 дней назад

    Definition of dynamite come in small packages

  • @larrymeyer2917
    @larrymeyer2917 9 месяцев назад

    The Rassie era of loose play and speed by the back line is insane. Time the boks had a fetcher like Kruger.

  • @patricksibiya7861
    @patricksibiya7861 2 года назад +2

    2:52 rugby in anime

  • @riri1718
    @riri1718 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this! Are we due for an update?

  • @johnnyholtzhausen3493
    @johnnyholtzhausen3493 5 месяцев назад

    The power skill and hunger of the Bokke 23 24 could never be repeated again ,, speed was behond comprehension 😮😮😮😮❤❤❤

  • @NKOKE1
    @NKOKE1 2 года назад

    beast!

  • @frontierlandfrank5314
    @frontierlandfrank5314 2 года назад

    Favorite

  • @ryanlebas8294
    @ryanlebas8294 2 года назад +10

    His nose be like. (

    • @mattybhoy6522
      @mattybhoy6522 2 года назад +4

      28 years old with the nose of a 70 year old retired boxer

    • @phiphedude7684
      @phiphedude7684 2 года назад +1

      Yep he crashed his quad bike as a kid

    • @lucabarnardo6613
      @lucabarnardo6613 11 месяцев назад

      @@mattybhoy6522A token of a man who works hard for his team. Maybe a little too hard haha

  • @user-zr3hg2kn4e
    @user-zr3hg2kn4e 9 месяцев назад

    Wrong turn😉

  • @griffinjones8658
    @griffinjones8658 2 года назад +4

    How does he play forward and a back 🤨

    • @fouriejooste9484
      @fouriejooste9484 2 года назад +1

      He doesn't play back, only forward. He wore a 13 shirt yes, but that was in 7's. He use to be a 7's rugby player in the 15's off season but started to only focus on 15's a couple of years ago.

    • @lucabarnardo6613
      @lucabarnardo6613 11 месяцев назад

      @@fouriejooste9484Thats why he’s such a versatile loose forward. He understands the game on multiple depths and he clearly incorporates that into his play style.

  • @d4fm4n
    @d4fm4n Год назад

    I have a question. In the first strip ball Kwagga won there? As his knee is on the deck doesn't he then become offside? Making the strip illegal?

    • @lucabarnardo6613
      @lucabarnardo6613 11 месяцев назад

      I think his knee bounced off the ground and came back up before he initiated the turnover

  • @juanpablocirielli1540
    @juanpablocirielli1540 2 года назад +2

    Jasper wiese deserves a tribute

  • @knowmean
    @knowmean 10 месяцев назад +1

    Chuck Norris is following kwagga smith

  • @pierre2898
    @pierre2898 8 дней назад

    Is there any position that he cannot play?

  • @omarbraddy5052
    @omarbraddy5052 10 месяцев назад

    Why he is so short for a flanker and a number eight?

  • @samuelmidzi8240
    @samuelmidzi8240 2 года назад +2

    Height and weight doesn't tell even half of the story

  • @theoburmeister2171
    @theoburmeister2171 3 месяца назад

    Grootste yster

  • @miguelangel3254
    @miguelangel3254 2 года назад

    no highlights from the lions series' first test...

  • @angusevans0621
    @angusevans0621 10 месяцев назад

    Mzansi Army Knife player?

  • @seanschoeman247
    @seanschoeman247 10 месяцев назад

    Who said kwaggas were extinct!

  • @jksinorbit
    @jksinorbit 9 месяцев назад

    Ardie who ?

  • @Matt_Alaric
    @Matt_Alaric 10 месяцев назад

    Smith, beautiful English name. SA you're welcome for us giving you your best player 😇

    • @haseenah2923
      @haseenah2923 9 месяцев назад +1

      And Kwagga? You English can’t even pronounce his first name😅

    • @Matt_Alaric
      @Matt_Alaric 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@haseenah2923 Kwagga was my best mates name. And my son's. And my dad's. Beautiful English name!

    • @haseenah2923
      @haseenah2923 9 месяцев назад

      @@Matt_Alaric 😆😆

  • @edelenright
    @edelenright 2 года назад +1

    First