All Black Legend Jonah Lomu As An AMAZING Schoolboy | Rugby Highlights | RugbyPass

Jonah Lomu plays for Wesley College during the final of the 1993 New Zealand Secondary Schools Condor rugby Sevens tournament in Auckland.
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[@luchiboy]

When Jonah is on the field everyone practices social distancing

[@aneyefoaneye9348]

Gold👌

[@brianmays1731]

Not the Springboks! Only took half the team to stop him! A phenomenal player and great loss to rugby.

[@richardmicheals1310]

😂🔥

[@enjinman]

😂😂😂😂

[@wadesharp11]

🤣🤣🤣

[@blairansellfraser]

I remember that old NZ rugby saying of the 90's: "It's a team game. No matter who gets the ball...pass it to Jonah!"

[@jesusmarywillsaveyou]

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Makes sense, actually.

[@yeetwchybaban]

Hahaha

[@carlosgarcia5540]

Haha

[@williamwallace2278]

Easy ride for Wesley College team

[@nigelmukoti5829]

J

[@cathalbritton]

I feel like we need a Michael Jordan like documentary on Jonah Lomu. I'm Irish and hands down what he did on a Rugby pitch always gave me goosebumps. So talented and humble, it's a pity he died so young and wouldn't be able to narrate it like Jordan was able to do but I still believe there's a brilliant documentary waiting to happen .

[@mlguy8376]

Teammate: "what's the plan today coach?" Coach:"same as every game, pass it to Lomu"

[@sonofsoweto]

Gee, u r racist

[@citizenmilitia1]

@@sonofsoweto How is he?

[@jackevans6544]

@@sonofsoweto piss off

[@sonofsoweto]

@@jackevans6544 that's all u can do... Racism is a negative force..

[@jackevans6544]

@@sonofsoweto Please explain how the comment above is racist though.

[@billybigtime2808]

He almost looks apologetic as he makes each try

[@skintrader100]

He was extremely humble. He would more likely to praise a teammates pass to send away than what he had done.

[@joshc7865]

😂😂😂

[@mogamedjumat7581]

He was really a gentle giant. In SA we feared but loved him more. He lifted the level each game 😂 What a fella. We remember Jonah Lomu with respect

[@kdog1981cop]

Well said. A legend in our time.

[@sebluketravis2438]

One of the most exciting athletes I've ever seen in 40 years. Got offered big money to go to play in NFL (would have thrown they around like rag dolls as a running back or wide receiver) - but wanted to play rugby and earn a fraction because it was the sport he loved. RIP.

[@chiefcuningcoyote4906]

In every sport there is always one that no one could match and went on to become legends, pele in soccer, MJ in basketball, muhammed ali in boxing, wayne grentzky in ice hockey, tom brady in NFL. For rugby it was this man, Jonah Lomu

[@12000gp]

The size of him as a schoolboy compared to the ref

[@zatoichi3134]

and the ref was almost 2m tall too...

[@keyhan3273]

lesati what? He looked 5 ft

[@zatoichi3134]

@Miscellaneous Mind lol i know huh!

[@zatoichi3134]

@@keyhan3273 lol got cha yea he looked about that height'

[@corbindoesstuff2432]

1 off 20 subs anyone?

[@stevebaker5682]

Every so often nature produces absolute specimens. So much so that you just have to stop and watch them move. They are so great that they leave their mark in history as what they do is etch memories of joy in your mind. That's what Jonah was and did. Poetry in motion. RIP big man

[@louisbalogun2808]

Dunno why, but i read this comment in the voice of david attenborough. Maybe cos im stoned 😂

[@louisbalogun2808]

Dunno why, but i read this comment in the voice of david attenborough. Maybe cos im stoned 😂

[@goldenhawk952]

God makes every human not nature

[@louisbalogun2808]

@Robert Gray hahahaha i wouldn't have known had you not said anything. But yes, what an amazing player!!!

[@sourball2003]

bro bro. have you heard of polynesians? 🤣 them guys are the ultimate rugby players

[@robinparker1576]

As an ex rugby player myself I admired Jonah Lomu throughout his great career. What a great player. I was very upset when he died. A loss to the world. A true rugby legend.R.I.P.

[@zipho5935]

This guy was destined for greatness from the start and look how humble he is first thing he did was give his teammates the trophy. Legend.

[@pipellis6672]

I was fortunate to be at his Cardiff Blues leaving reception, and had the opportunity to congratulate and thank him for his time in Wales. A true gentle giant of a man.

[@quickstepz9250]

Rest in Peace Jonah Man did I love rugby back in the 80's and 90's I'm Australian and Jonah Lomu by far my favourite rugby player. I would even play his rugby game while watching rugby.

[@tawerapetera9327]

90's rugby had some real talent

[@PaulHussey01]

I love that answer: “I like all types of rugby really...touch....” I doubt he could tell the difference between touch and full contact! It’s not like any of those tackles did anything but brush him. No contest, what an awesome player he was. It’s sweet how shy he came across on camera too. RIP big guy.

[@skintrader100]

He was very shy and it made him even more lovable.

[@maori_Mcsouljah]

@@imyusuf326 think was kidney failure at the end mate but he had been sick for a long time on and off

[@jacksonemory4358]

Maybe the reason he's so "BIG" is, he was massively (pun intended) sensitive and his being expressed it by his growth. Big heart , big spirit, BIG legacy.

[@pandabearmadness6263]

Living in America I wasn't lucky enough to watch rugby, but when I first traveled to my and aus I watched a documentary about about Jonah Lomu, it showed highlights of him playing and I thought holy shit this guy is beast. I'm glad KZbin rec this video to me the guy looks a man playing with boys. I Wikipedia him him and I'm very sad to read he past away, at such a young age. I can only imagine how much of a fan base he must have. RIP young brotha

[@Benny10001]

Schoolboy?? He looked about 25!! I bet he had bigger balls than all of his teachers!! Incredible player and a true gift.

[@bula9737]

The comment section of everyone's memories of him is very touchy. The amount of love and respect is just overwhelming. What an amazing man. Rip Jonah. You are loved by beautiful souls ❤️

[@julesskedgwell9166]

I remember him ploughing through our 1st xv at JC high, they were pretty much pointless games when ever he played. Few years later my bro and I were walking into the gym in Clendon Manurewa and he rocks up in a black hatchback DOHC turbo (they were all the rave back then) with the number plate that just said "JONAH" we were like, wtf? In the gym he didn't look massive in the upper body, just lean, but his legs were fuckn tree trunks in reeboks! Not long after that he was on tv in a Black jumper ploughing through 1st XVs again.

[@skintrader100]

Ha. I went to JC between 86-90. Funny you say about the black hatchback as I had one too. Mazda Familia DOHC turbo. We had one of the best rugby teams around at the time remember us thrashing Rewa High. Lived down the road from Weymouth Rugby Club where I think he played for a bit.

[@julesskedgwell9166]

@RichJW na sorry bro, I can't remember anyone from the team, I used to just watch from the sideline now and then.

[@greylynn-snakevenom113glc7]

Mean all you lads would have wittnessed the start of the journey. Young Jonah..

[@mikeluke9404]

Always loved, always missed. RIP sweet man.

[@wilkinson83]

He was a shy beast

[@maoilscheachlainn]

Had the pleasure of meeting him as part of an ad for a beer company in Dublin around 6 months before he died. He was literally exactly the same as he was in the interview at the end here - Couldn't understand my accent in the slightest, but such a completely humble gent!

[@KingKong-xt9fk]

Such a humble human being

[@cramalnig]

What a machine!! I met him onboard a ship once (ferry to Ireland when he played for the Blues), came to the engine room for a look around - what a gentleman he was!

[@ngahiwiapanui7392]

I remember being at Whakarua Park before the 1995 Rugby World Cup and seeing Jonah for the first time. It was pretty clear why he was so hard to tackle - he was an amazing physical specimen. For such an amazing athlete he was incredibly shy and humble. My son, who was seven at the time, and I followed him religiously from then on and his untimely death was a very sad occasion in our whānau - moe mai rā e te rangatira.

[@MeanAzz_13]

We were playing touch rugby that day at Whitiora School, which is next to the Waikato stadium when school boys 7s was on. One the boys came back from watching it reckons there's a big dude called Jonah carving up n unstoppable. We were like yeah heard that one before 🙄

[@mmt8263]

I went to whitiora lmao🤣

[@MeanAzz_13]

@@mmt8263 we were in the block of flats right by the school bro. So we were always at the park playing touch or hold, dreaming we were Cullen 😆 back in the day

[@mmt8263]

@@MeanAzz_13 🤣🤣

[@tombutcher3021]

thing is in School boy rugby there is always somebody like this, I can tell you of players who were running 10.7 at 16 and were unstoppable. But Jonah just kept getting bigger and bigger and faster. Remember playing all England sevens final the difference between us and Millfield was 10.7 winger.

[@tombutcher3021]

@Poua Kai No but Lomu was no where near 10.7 at 16 years old.

[@arigold9448]

A young Lomu super humble

[@thecuttingsark5094]

So it’s not just the England rugby team he made look stupid. Makes me feel a bit better.

[@philsgoodify]

😂😂

[@thebullishpartridge1227]

Are you comparing us (esp Tony Underwood) with school boys on the pitch? As I would have to agree sir. Heartfelt emotion and thanks to the big man. Such an unassuming young man too

[@tallshort1849]

😂

[@brucebanner9911]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ttlfmag3507]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@retroyt6540]

I’m surprised how good the quality is in this video it’s better quality than the video of him in the world cup

[@big_draws]

I use to serve Jonah at the restaurant i worked at in Ponsonby Rd, Auckland towards the final years of is young life. The soft spoken, humble guy you see in this video is the same guy i saw, after all the fame and worldwide attention, he never changed, never fake, he preferred to keep to himself and really made you feel like a friend without all the BS, he was a true gentlemen whom we all loved and we miss him so much

[@ibringtherain7669]

True that. What restaurant was that? Damn never saw Jonah up close. Only watched one game live when they played Tonga in Albany. I bloody live in Greylynn at the time would have love to know when he was there😢

[@jerrymorrison3390]

Was never into Rugby Union but I knew who Jonah Lomu was. Loved watching him play

[@ianjames3078]

Lovely man, awesome player. Did more for the profile of rugby than any other single player. RIP JTL 🙏

[@portaccio]

This is amazing footage. First time I've seen this. He was one of my hero's growing up playing rugby in England. I can't help but get teary every time I watch him now. Dearly missed.

[@BrunoDECOURCY]

Lomu’s attitude upon receiving the cup: give it to his teammates... That’s Rugby!!! Lomu was unstoppable. Period. What an athlete....

[@cheslynwilliams2243]

Omg what a talent . Way before his time

[@noahprior6888]

So humble and spoke with class. Yet arguably one of the greatest. Players nowadays please take note.

[@saltyspaceman5697]

I was a couple of years behind him at a school in a different part of Auckland. We had all heard this legend about some massive guy that was fast as' .... that went to Wesley Collage

[@pstamaria]

There will ever only be one Jonah Lomu. God bless his Soul!

[@jaydoolies6973]

Ha Pikiora Jones. good to see u again my brother.

[@tradernz2038]

These videos are worth gold, I was lucky enough to see him play at college level against my school of St Paul’s Hamilton. And just like the ref here smiling after Jonah scored, I was so impressed by his early talent I couldn’t believe what I had seen, how could he be that dominant?

[@andrewlloyd4354]

There's only one Jonah Lomu. A true great, a legend, a genius and a gentleman, God bless you XX

[@koicarp76]

As an England supporter, but as a rugby fan first, I'm grateful that I got to see Lomu in his prime, even if that did include him running over us, many times 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ a phenomenal player who had it all, height, size, pace, strength, the lot, he was way ahead of the era he played in, even by today's standards he would cause carnage on the field! There will only ever be, 1 Jonah Lomu!!

[@tristansolero2159]

Kind hearted humble kid. He knew his own strength and size compared to the others. He didn’t even try to run over them, which he knew he could... out of respect and humility he gave these kids the dignity of running around them instead - so as not to break them. He knew he would eventually run out of opposition if he ran route one ☝🏽

[@massiveantnz]

RIP big man. Gone but not forgotten, your legacy will live on forever.

[@Ligerpride]

I'm not a particularly big rugby fan, but I can say with certainty that the most impressive individual I've ever seen in a team sport still remains as Jonah Lomu in the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He was like some sort of real life Ivan Drago, an absolute one off. Men against boys stuff. I'd even put him as a contender versus the great individual sportspeople like Tiger Woods. RIP big man.

[@Ligerpride]

@dogs aren't dangerous both you and I know Balboa was a warrior beyond his ability.

[@stephencollier1490]

Performance enhancement drugs

[@maori_Mcsouljah]

@@stephencollier1490 yea taro bro

[@honawikeepa5813]

RIP brother. Thanks for the video. A bloody legend. I shall never forget his contribution to rugby and the world.

[@steppin8]

I always forget how he actually glides when I watch old clips. It’s not just that he’s fast for his size, but he has smooth, effortless, top end sprinters speed.

[@welshwarrior5263]

One of the most talented rugby players that ever held a ball. A gentle giant and a massive loss to those who knew him best, and every fan of rugby that watched him tear a team to shreds.

[@jockmackay9582]

Rip big man. You were the best

[@cathalbritton]

He always came across as so genuinely down to earth and humble. It's pretty rare to get that in highly talented people in any walk of life

[@Wayner71]

What a legend. That fellow had supernatural ability and presence.

[@tonkerdog1243]

Humble, polite and a decent sport as a victor.

[@phillipjswanepoel8044]

How to honour him. Was a privilege to have met him and seen him play in my lifetime. A gentleman giant. RIP.

[@gatway2376]

even when he was a kid he was a BEAST! hard to believe his size at that age and especially at that time. he was OAK!

[@badgerlucas961]

I didnt even know i needed this! But i did! What a legend! No one will ever compare to the man! RIP Jonah

[@tomsta29]

He’s a schoolboy here...& I’ve been striving for that physique all my adult life hahaha

[@rangikapuateepa8556]

If I was a parent to any of the oppositions kids I'd actual be asking how old that MAN is 😁😂😂😂

[@johanerasmus7880]

Jonah was always one step ahead an unstoppable force. Peace be with you.

[@radinsyah1574]

It wasn’t only his size that mattered, but the speed that went along with it. Wasn’t only that either, but also his ability to stomp right through tacklers. Wasn’t just these either, but also his determined heart.

[@Ramoa111]

Lomu made rugby mainstream in south america l would say in the 1999 RWC. Lots of us learned the rules of rugby just to see him play

[@aneyefoaneye9348]

so true, he was more loved by fans overseas than his own country.

[@MagicVato]

The reason every kid picked up a rugby ball🏉 Legend🙌🏽

[@mr_ozzio5095]

and "INGA THE WINGER" another NZ legend in both codes of rugby.

[@tweakintrax6097]

What i knew and what im still learning about Jonah is he was not only an amazing football talent but also a humble beautiful person sadly missed i must say but always fondly remembered Rest In Peace Champ - Your Legend Will Always Live On

[@brianmaposua870]

A gentle giant. Young and shy but on the pitch an absolute beast even as a teenager. RIP LEGEND.

[@mormonmoala1536]

Hey Brian. Did you attend flat Bush school?

[@brinkyjohn]

He used to come round to my nans all the time and pester the dog but we knew he was something special so we let him get on with it great memories rip big fella

[@Howsyafatherrrrr]

I would love to see a Jonah Lomu statue in South Auckland to inspire all our troubled youth from the Pacific!

[@Howsyafatherrrrr]

Your comment doesn't make sense lol

[@tawerapetera9327]

@@Howsyafatherrrrr excellent idea bro 👌

[@sh3892]

Not just statues. Gyms and athletics centers in the hoods to honour him and david tua.. mangere baby

[@Howsyafatherrrrr]

@@sh3892 Exactly right and a tribute to Mark Hunt as well!

[@FIHRR-bd8uy]

Legend n when he ran through England my team just hats off n a great guy n credit to NZ RIP big man cheers for the memories

[@johngurney8190]

I remember watching Lomu play for the Barbarians against England at Twickenham. He was laughing when he ran through England's attempts to tackle him, just like in that World Cup in South Africa.

[@louaiga74]

That trademark run down the wing,then slight turn inside,then bang! Off the right foot powers away

[@perirgensolsson3673]

im from sweden dont know much about rugby ,but hen you see this guy you just realise hes the guy

[@basilguts1786]

Absolutely loved this,when he burst on the scene in 94,95 I,and the rest of the world were captivated. Such a humble human being,incredible rugby player,fast,powerful, graceful for such a big guy. As an Englishman,I couldn’t help but admire his athletic ability on the pitch. A true rugby great and one of my heroes . The guy was taken too early in life, and will be compared to others in the future. Awesome player.👍

[@y1521t21b5]

Indubitably one of the very best to ever play the game. Cheers for the memories and R.I.P..

[@rpapibear13]

i started playing in 2006 and when i moved back to the US i would talk about rubgy and of course Americans would ask what is this sport, so i would pull up a montage of this man running though people.

[@MTPT299]

You gotta feel sorry for those boys trying to tackle him!!! Incredible athlete. Such an honest and humble man too. Sadly missed 🙏

[@brutismaximus1]

I remember turning the TV on back in the 90s and seeing this schoolboy's 7s tournament. It was mindblowing watching this kid. Then a little while later he's pulling on a Black jersey to play France. Went straight from 1st XV to the ABs. Never been done before and probably will never be done again.

[@hayreddinbarbarossa661]

As an Aussie can i say thanks for bringing back the PTSD flashbacks. In all seriousness though, he was one of those players, even if an opposition, you just had to respect the bloke. Sit back watch in awe and simply appreciate his work.

[@mongoliansheepfarmer1097]

Not a huge rugby fan, but I always remembered seeing this on the tv

[@mrmuli4865]

Damn the GOAT 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@newspaper9949]

What’s noticeable is how humble and almost shy he is when talking at the end. You’d think that a guy of his talent would have a big head but he’s humble and very candid. Huge respect to him and it’s awesome to see this culture at a schoolboy level from an English perspective. This video only raises my respect for Southern Hemisphere rugby!

[@newspaper9949]

[@MrChubbington]

What marks me the most about Jonah Lomu was his absence of ego. I remember after retiring from international rugby, he went to France and played for a 3 rd division side near Marseilles. The local tv interviewed him and he was so soft spoken, not big headed saying the level was good and he would do his best to get the team into the 2 nd division. He died after an airplane trip of an embolism.( my twin bro had one , but luckily didn’t die.). RIP to the best rugby player I ever saw in real life , playing at Twickenham for the Blacks( who didn’t pass him the ball as much as they should have), due to jealousy probably.

[@brutismaximus1]

Yeah I always wondered why players wouldn't feed him the ball. I assumed the same thing that they were jealous of his talent.

[@tawerapetera9327]

he sensed it too

[@irishmade9713]

He looked like a grown man playing against kids

[@sfcarp9418]

He was a absolute pleasure to watch , always came across as very humble when interviewed throughout his career ..... a true nice guy of sport ! As an Aussie it was still great to watch him play against our country , sadly missed by all sport fans !

[@vilikuli7392]

their will never be another like this great man rip legend⚡️💪

[@AreLL]

When his stardom took off he scored a speech coach and became more intellect in interviews. RIP Jonah

[@29qbringiton86]

Man wat a LEGEND..RIP TOKO🇹🇴

[@MI-lm1kz]

watching that, especially the interview after, just makes me smile.

[@geometron3646]

I was at France v NZ RWC in 1999 and everyone sprang to their feet when he received a hospital pass on the French 22. Noobs, there were 6 French forwards between him and the tryline, I remained seated in my wisdom. I missed the try 3 seconds later. RIP legend.

[@Vonwra]

R.I.P. One of the best and nicest guys in rugby.

[@liammalone7729]

The Great Man that is Jonah Lomu! Godbless Brother 🙏🏻💙

[@LockedDownSpectator]

That was a whole school boy. Jeez Louise. RIP, big man. Thank you for the memories.

[@TL24619]

Jonah Lomu is my hero and has been since I was a child he was the man who got me interested in rugby in general he was an absolute machine and a true gent,me and my son even sometimes get the old xbox out just so we can play Jonah Lomu Rugby with team Lomu haha just a full team of Lomus 😂 there will never be another..RIP Jonah

[@Sarah-no7lv]

Cammy Lindsay your son is ugly. Guessing he’s a prop?

[@powerplay.556]

​@@Sarah-no7lv That glasses and nose disguise you're wearing is a classic! ...shame about the yellow teeth though.

[@suw97pgang13]

He was a savage on the field rip lomu ❤🤘

[@trevormann8221]

Absolutely a legend, so very, very sad how his life ended before it should have, respect from a South African who watched this guy live. He was our nemesis with his power and speed. RIP Jonah

[@sumitrousyk8188]

This man was an gentle giant but my god he was a savage when he started galloping down the field.

[@JP.708]

I think this is the definition of a one man team. Legend

[@amyturner6275]

My brother went to Wesley College! wow he was so quiet ,man of few words,

[@AlfDagg]

This man was a beast on the field but a gentle giant off it. RIP Jonah!

[@t3chn1n35]

Such a humble young man at the time, RiP brother

[@australianmade2659]

A true gentleman too 🇦🇺👍🏻

[@bilinasmini3480]

When his stardom took off he scored a speech coach and became more intellect in interviews. RIP Jonah

[@elih9700]

The smile on the ref's face for his second try lmao.

[@christiantasidaily]

RIP TO THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT. We miss you Jonah 💙 alofa atu