American REACTS to JONAH LOMU for first time

I held off as long as I could, but not even a monstrous fend could keep me from checking out Jonah Lomu highlights for the first time. This rugby reaction is to The Best of Jonah Lomu MUST SEE!! Part 1 and 2 videos.
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[@simonbird6437]

The most impressive thing about Lomu, was when he came on to the seen in his first world cup, he was only 19 years old, weighed 265 (19st) and ran 100m in 10.7 sec. No one has come come to the talent this man had. RIP Jona

[@tSp289]

Damn, that's about a second slower than Usain Bolt, who's completely specialised on that one race. Add to that all the jinking, kicking and smashing through people, I think it'll be a while before anyone gets there again.

[@kimdesmond3302]

Yep a 19st monster that can travel at 10 metres a second ( Olympic qualifying pace ) is simply a daunting if not terrifying prospect , and that agility too ! A true legend 👏👏👏👌

[@andreeksteen]

When Jonah passed away even us South Africans cried... RIP!

[@royw-g3120]

He married a Saffer so he loved you too!

[@garethwilliams5809]

Rugby cried

[@jukeseyable]

Here in Wales to

[@sionelaungaue4881]

🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴💯💯💯

[@kimdesmond3302]

I think the whole rugby world cried . From Wales R.I.P Jonah 👏👏👏👏👏

[@karlinsomers5360]

To bring Jonah down was almost impossible. He was big! He had power! And his speed for his size was incredible. I met him once when I was about 16. A very nice and kind giant of a man.

[@Gwennwys]

Jonah Lomu was a legend who left us far too early. Much missed.

[@Kysushanz]

What made Jonah's record so impressive was that he played most of his rugby with serious liver failure. It was kept pretty quiet but later it was revealed when he was about to have a transplant. For him to achieve what he did and under such a medical handicap is impressive. He was also a humble man - RIP

[@simon_g_upton]

All correct, except it was kidney failure, not liver

[@fattwat1]

Get it right he had kidney problems

[@Tank1711]

@@fattwat1 either way, you go and do half as good as this man did with kidney failure.

[@jedithelyfezaver8508]

The liver is one organ you can't have transplanted, far as I remember.

[@MaielAlcinoe]

seeing someone experience Jonah for the first time gives me so much pleasure. He was always a joy to watch because you just never knew who he was going to run over next. He had so much skill, speed and strength that he was one of a kind.

[@aussiepie4865]

Even as an Australian I have to admit there has been no better than Lomu, an absolute freak of nature

[@padkos_3381]

We, South African's have so much respect for this man, that we see it as a badge of honor that he never scored against the Springboks. We still talk of him today.

[@anthonyweed4571]

Wales wear that very same badge of honour my friend. What a player tho, when he came along he took rugby union to another level. RIP Jonah.

[@BGNewsReporter]

Great vid! That last try in part 2 is arguably one of his most famous. It was in the 1995 RWC, in the semi final vs England. He was just 20 years old but scored FOUR tries that day. That try, where he steamrolled oiver Mike Catt left the commentator speechless. Mike Catt said years later, he had a better chance of tackling a freight train. Truly amazing perfomance.

[@MrZORROish]

Credit to Catt for actually standing there and trying.

[@euanblake]

You have also got to remember Lomu basically brought the game into a professional era due to his size power and pace.

[@ShanePleasance]

I am 6 foot and 120Kgs. When I shook his hand he absolutely towered over me, and I could stand easily in his silhouette. My best memory of him was Mike Catt getting steamrollered by him. Catt did nothing wrong in his tackle. I think Lomu said in his story :First I show them my power, next time I show them my speed”.

[@philgallagher1]

You also need to recognise that quality of the teams he played against. These are the best teams in the world, with the best defences & Jonah ran over them as if they weren't there. I was lucky enough to see him play at his peak. Despite how good he looks here, actually in the flesh his speed & power were unforgettable (& terrifying just watching from the stands!) What a loss for his family, friends and the Rugby World!

[@sionhughes9044]

He was the true first professional rugby player in the way he was built and how he used his physicality. Remember rugby union only became a professional sport in 1995.

[@bl4zedre4per62]

Instant click for a Jonah reaction any day

[@williamdmason9375]

CANT BELIEVE HE HAS LEFT US , BUT NEVER WILL LEAVE OUR HEARTS AND MINDS OF US ALL , HE WAS THE BIGGEST PHENOMENONAL PLAYER TO HAVE A IMPACT ALL OVER THE WORLD IN RWC 1995 NOBODYS EVER GOING TO TAKE HIS PLACE 6 ft 4 19 stone 100mtrs UNDER11secs . I REMEMBER NELSON MANDELA ASKING JONAH TO GO EASY WITH US JONAH.......TWO GREAT MEN .....

[@davidfotukava2090]

There has not been anyone like lomu before an after an even now still no one has come close. He was the ultimate rugby machine in size , speed an strength, that is the Tongan 🇹🇴🐎😜😂😂

[@zimbongegiqwa1057]

Julian Savea's runs are reminiscent of how Lomu used to play. Rest in Power to the Legend🙏

[@jaunschambreel]

I think Reiko Ioane is closest to Lomu now

[@johngeraghty8194]

@@jaunschambreel surely Ben Lam is closer to Lomu. Ben Lam goes over top of people

[@jaunschambreel]

@@johngeraghty8194 yeah I can give you that in terms of how dominant he is with ball in hand

[@user-re4jf2sb4q]

Saveas runs WERE reminiscent of how Lomu used to play. :(

[@h8evil685]

Savea :: Lomu, No comparison. One was a Demon SRT, the other a Bus... One was ALL POWER, the Other RAN STRAIGHT OVER YOU...

[@Zacski]

When I was 10, I was lucky enough to see Jonah playing for Counties secondary schools in 1993. It was a curtain raiser match to North Auckland v British Lions in whangarei. He played #8 and scored five tries. On the drive home, my dad and my uncle spent the whole time talk about whether he would get a trial (you used to trial in those days) for the All Blacks' world cup squad or not. Hell of a time man.

[@niellouw4080]

Interesting fact: South Africa is the only international side he couldn't score a try against. He played us on numerous occasions. This makes me proud to be South African!

[@MrAnamchara]

This guy was a great athlete and a gentleman. He came along just before the game went professional. What you have to realise is at the time he was about 7 inches taller and about 80lbs heavier than the average player in this position....and often faster. Hell he was bigger and faster than any player on the field . He revolutionised the game . Players similar to him are not so rare now . I would say that although we haven't seen much of him yet, Joe Cokanasiga a Fijian player grown from a small child in England to play for the English team could be a worth a watch in the world cup at the end if this year

[@sweetbonesmma]

His size for a back made him hard to hit with an upperbody tackle and his legs were tree trunks. what made it unfair was that he was usually faster than the poor backs trying to tackle him. Keep up the vids 3:37 - This was during the sevens tournament, you can wear any number in sevens rugby, normally he was 11 5:45 - Not really but I'd say Julian Savea during the 2015 world cup was similar to Lomu, especially against France in the quarter finals, in fact he scored a try against the french just like jonah at 11:00, he is a wrecking ball but not quite the same as jonah. Often your left winger is stronger than your average back but Jonah was definitely rare 12:47 - Poor Mike Catt, google his name to this day, youll see jonah related to him for running over him. Thats a true kiwi sidestep, right over the top of them haha

[@jeffjefferson3364]

Mike catt wasn't a bad player either part of a very good England side, he jokes his whole career boils down to a 6 second clip lol

[@torrentialdownpour1208]

Untrue that's a true Tongan side step lol and FYI it was a maori who introduced the world to the lethal side step

[@adamedwards1056]

Need to change your name from ignorant as the speed with which you picked this game up and your understanding in such a short period of time says anything but ignorant Enjoy your videos keep on enjoying our great game of rugby Kiwi in aussie

[@Matgomery]

Yeah he seems really insightful on both attack and defensive issues. Irish in NZ

[@Luraigan]

Totally agree this guy reads all the comments and learns. He has learned the game they play in heaven in detail in the past few months.

[@mimoslavich6639]

There are tonnes of Australians who don't watch rugby because they don't understand the rules instead choosing to watch league.

[@runewhiz]

How about you fuck off back to nz

[@itsthebigt]

Mimo Slavich they do change and update the rules fairly frequently. I think that’s turned off other people too, not just aussies

[@TabieReviewstheUniverse]

His rivalry with James Small in the 95 world cup was legendary two great players may they rest in peace

[@djembemed3562]

Jona was 6’5 n knocking on 270 with speed to burn, it’s any wonder he was had to stop. Mass and velocity is a dangerous and scary thing when your opposing him. Most wingers were lucky to be 210-220 in Jonas era. Even now he’s still considered to be a behemoth for a winger. A true legend of the game n so sad to see his health issues take him from us so soon.

[@girshin]

He wore no 1 as he was playing sevens rugby. So only 7 players per team

[@itsryanwilkes]

There are 7 on the pitch but 12 on the team so he technically could have worn 11 still ;-)

[@jordy46682]

@@itsryanwilkes The starters are numbered 1-7, believe me if you have JL in your team, he's starting! ;) Also, originally he was a forward!

[@itsryanwilkes]

@@jordy46682 that's not true. as one example, Senatla wears number 11 when he plays 7s and is always a starter for the 'Boks.

[@sidgoing1]

@@itsryanwilkes yes but Jonah played essentially as a forward in sevens. Senatla still played on the wing. It's really only for scrum and line out purposes. Once those phases are over Jonah would set himself on the opposite wing. Yes he could have chosen to still wear 11 but this was 20 something yrs ago so the marketing side of that sort of thing wasnt really a thing.

[@lewismurphy88]

He started as lose head prop before moving over to the centers as there was no one at 125kg that had ever played in the backs before. Well ahead of his time

[@Jaminwitu111]

Man I am loving your content! As a kiwi that grew up in the 90s these are some great memories and I remember reacting the same way, that try through 6 French players will always be my favourite of all time! The reason Lomu was so awewome is that he changed the idea of what a winger was at the time. They used to be small speedsters and then Lomu turns up with all the speed but also huge with insane power, that's why he just walked over so many of his matching numbers. Nowadays it's more common to have a big man on the wing so you don't have such standout players like him anymore, literally one of a kind. Faf de Klerk is a small guy but he is such an isnane tackler and takes out guys twice his size! It's players like him that have stopped anyone rising as high as Jonah did in the modern game. Keep up the good videos man, they're super entertaining! I love watching you see some historical plays and still see how awesome they are, you're already far from "ignorant" Again, thanks for the great content!

[@jakeewington5393]

Met Jonah at a regional rugby tournament as a kid, absolutely changed my life guy is an idol and in my opinion the greatest rugby player to step foot on the turf, legend and no highlight will ever do him justice

[@andymad47]

You can't really appreciate how huge he was,glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@RB-kr6jo]

I saw him in person in South Africa when I was a kid, I just remember how big he was.

[@torrentialdownpour1208]

You looked into the engine mccaw you looked into the finisher lomu your forgetting the middle man the man with the brains to set plays up and put those finishers in holes and the best for that is first five Daniel Carter

[@alexpeckham5562]

Exactly. Please react to another legend Dan Carter.

[@etiennen4136]

Quiet

[@m00d_fm]

Stephen Larkham, I know Carter's record is superior but Bernie gave me such a sense of joy to watch.

[@stephandejager3186]

Please watch Daniel Carter! Goodness!

[@jaydenhorne3385]

Watch the game where dan carter scores like 28 points , literally all the points for the team 😂

[@KathrynLiz1]

Not only was Jonah an amazing rugby player....he was a gentleman.....a gentle and wonderful man in his own right. He made it look so easy... Yes he was a big unit, but he was fast and agile too, and as your see, VERY difficult to tackle...It will be a long time before we see his equal... Needless to say here in NZ he was a national hero, and not jut for his football skills..... truly good man and such a loss at such an early age..

[@michaelmattern8188]

Lomu R.I.P. Seen him play against England. Awesome player. He could still run with player hanging on to his ankles after they tackled him.

[@Ihipa1]

No there is no player that is like Lomu, he was a one of a kind player and a great human being of the field.

[@sonofagalwayman6553]

he was wearing number one as the other one fell off due to his speed

[@Brother_from_Oz]

It is so refreshing to hear and watch an American dude, have honest and descriptive feedback on the game we love on this side of the planet. Brother ignorant American... you’re awesome bro! I’m a Kiwi, living in AUSTRALIA for 30years and a hardcore ALLBLACK fan. I am very confident in saying that if America got this game Rugby in to their college system. You guys in a couple of years would dominate the world! Not even a JOKE bro.

[@Majellanz]

Famous fan note to the 1995 World Cup ABs by a kid: “Good luck, youse jokers, and remember , rugby is a team game...so you other 14 guys, make sure you get the ball to Jonah!’

[@wiklow22]

Tribute to Jonah Lomu, "Lord of the Wings." It will give you a bit more background and also show some of his massive hits. One of his opponents once said the only thing that could stop Jonah was an elephant gun!!

[@paultargett5211]

Jonah was a LEGEND!! Speed, direction change and if you caught him up to tackle you regretted it! If you want to see more wing magic there’s plenty. The South African team have had a series of great fast guys. If you want to see quality without all that untacklable MASS then check out Shane Williams who was told he was “too small” for modern rugby but is a Welsh legend!

[@essexsouthend]

Watching new people react to Jonah Lomu never gets old it just reminds me again he was best ever player. No one one this day in rugby has matched his speed and size and its been 20 plus years that just tells you he was freak of nature

[@madamelebuff]

He was such a humble, gentle giant off the field. Players who collided with him said it felt like hitting a brick wall. You could have permanent injury hitting Jonah. He is so missed in NZ.

[@Ironbark92]

In my understanding, he changed international rugby, as he was really the first big fella with speed under his belt on the scene. The game today has evolved so that every player is bigger and stronger. Look up the Tuilagi brothers. Alesana Tuilagi I'd say fills those boots today (speed and size). But Jonah's character is another level.

[@thedonfonz2481]

Jonah Turned down a 10M contract from the Dallas Cowboys and an offer from the Denver Broncos. I wish KZbin hadn't had taken down the video I requested, just had a pure summary of his life and career - from his first Haka to his last from his Team mates to him. Rest in Paradise Lomu - You put rugby on the map and connected millions of people because of that ! "When the Dallas Cowboys were looking into bringing him to the NFL, his predicted 40-yard dash time was just under 4.5. For comparisons sake, the lightning-fast Darrius Heyward-Bey ran a 100-metre sprint in 10.54 seconds in high school." Bleacher Report

[@lander783]

It would have been cool to see him in nfl

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Dee he wanted to play with his mates, in the game he loved. Man, I remember crying buckets watching his funeral. If you ever feel like you need to have a cry (and everyone feels that need every now and then), I recommend watching his funeral. Beautiful and just devastating.

[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

Jonah Lomu.... wore the No1 jersey in 7 a side rugby competition..... he was likely the most formidable player of his generation indeed maybe ever. Will Carling summed him up quite accurately as a freak of nature....... very sad he passed away far to early RIP Jonah you will never be forgotten. 👏👏🙏

[@5Waysvideo]

He was brilliant to watch, so fast and powerful, came running in on such great lines and had a really great side-step - as well as the classic Maori side-step which he used on Mike Catt!

[@sorridaijin]

He doesn't get enough credit for the lines he ran. It wasn't all power and speed. The guy could read where the defense was susceptible (although that is arguably everywhere if you are Jonah). He is and will continue to be missed.

[@harrynell2346]

React to Nigel Owens reffing

[@LaurenceWhiting]

good shout, then can understand the respect given to the refs.

[@ChrisTravelss]

This is a good shout. He's the most popular rugby personality in Wales which is certainly saying something.

[@ermannosorricchiodivalfort4905]

yes please

[@vampyreGisel]

Nigel Owen is gold LOLOL LOVE him!!!

[@jameslang7722]

Yes

[@lhrugby9935]

You need to react to the tuilagi family! 6 massive brothers all playing rugby

[@pisisamiassassin5069]

LHRugby 💯💯

[@ionatanapula9617]

i was gonna say the same thing

[@h8evil685]

At 6f5in, 120kg and ran a Sub 10s 100m and with Incredible Balance with Talent & Skill to Boot... Jonah was a Once in a Generation Talent... Much like the Ali's, Pele, Sanders, Brady, Federer and So many more... Such a Pleasure to Watch and Admire... Thanks for the Memories Jonah...

[@garthpaul6216]

I met him during that period. I was one of the organisers at a car show he was attending, and had to pass on a promo pack to him. Really nice guy, spoke for little while, he shook my hand and thanked me. My hand was like a 4 year olds in his.

[@girshin]

Jonah was about 10 years ahead of the times. Players conditioning and defensive structures caught up soon afterwards. He would have been a handful in any age he played, he was special. Some of his tries in this highlight were a bit soft, but not many. There isn’t really a modern day Lomu. Maybe look up Tuilagi brothers or Rene Ranger or Sebastian Chabal. Pierre Spies wasn’t that kind of brutal player but was arguably the best athlete to play rugby.

[@girshin]

Adam Sloan every new generation of players has someone they try to compare to lomu lol

[@shanemurphy6975]

Jacob stockdale actually reminds me of him in terms of speed and occasionally in bouncing people off

[@zcal01]

Lomu was originally a number 8 in the game. To understand what it means to be an All Black take a look at Colin Meads, a contemporary at the same period as Jim Brown. Would be a good comparison I think. Also Christian Cullen...

[@keithh3103]

You must have been a great student at school. I'm surprised how quickly you've picked up the sport. Thumbs up and subscribed already.

[@JBGau]

11:15 "seriously that's half the team" love your reaction (and i'm french). I love the fact that's you clearly want to understand and learn rugby rules. You are dedicated man. Your videos are very enjoyable, keep up the good work and the thirst of knowledge!

[@madamelebuff]

Jonah was pure poetry in motion. Players against him said it was like tackling a speeding brick wall. When the All Blacks were playing the Springbok in South Africa, businessmen put a $5000rd bounty on Jonah's head for any Springbok who could take him down. There was only one Jonah, a freak of nature in all the best ways. On & off the field. Much loved in NZ. A teammate was Christian Cullen & when they played together it was the most exciting games I have ever seen.

[@mikeharris1586]

Undoubtedly the greatest ATHLETE to ever play the game but if you're looking for the worlds greatest RUGBY PLAYER you're more likely looking at Richie McCaw, Dan Carter or Brian O'Driscoll.

[@oldtighthead2459]

Brian Habana ,Victor Matfield,Os du Rand,Andre Venter....

[@ernicussteyn3749]

Don't forget Jonny Wilkinson, Tim Horan, John Eales, David Campese, Martin Johnson, Joost van der Westhuizen...

[@michaeloelschig9826]

Spot on

[@ChrisTravelss]

The fact that Alun-Wyn hasn't at least been mentioned in this thread is absolute blasphemy.

[@ernicussteyn3749]

@@ChrisTravelss he is still playing at the top of his game let him retire..

[@yfe152]

Julian Savea "the bus" is Jonah lite.

[@gordonjeffrey231076]

He was a monster player, fierce competitor on field and a genuine gentleman.

[@SteviG9]

Lomu was and is ONE OF A KIND in the rugby world..... nice video all the way from South Africa

[@huwwilliams9287]

When he's wearing number 1 or 3 he's playing in a Sevens side. He wore 11 in the 15 man game. I'm not playing him down at all, he was awesome, but he was genetically very gifted and rugby only turned professional after the 1995 Rugby World Cup so the general standards of defence and the strength and condition of the players have risen a lot since then. There are a few examples of full-on Pacific Island players but I guess none had the impact of Lomu. I remember watching him and thinking he was some kind of superhuman back in the 90s. Have a look at Samoan Tuilagi brothers or the Fijian player Nadolo, pretty impressive - I think they would all hgave had more impact if they had played for All Blacks like Lomu. George North made a big impression when he arrived on the scene for Wales too, gone off the boil since then.

[@nicholaspickford5898]

Please react to the Brian O Driscoll greatest of all time video. Arguably the greatest center to ever play the game, some of the things he could do with the ball were just indescribable.

[@torrentialdownpour1208]

I like bod for the fact he unlike Conrad smith had a mediocre back line to work with and always loved watching him destroy australia as a kiwi lol

[@billcleare9170]

nicholas pickford I agree has to be the best center ever

[@nicholaspickford5898]

Completely! Don’t get me wrong Conrad Smith is an icon as a Centre but BOD is a legend we saw it in his first lions tour if he had the squad to back him up,his creativity and quick thinking would have led ireland to a all time high in the World Cup. Unfortunately he came a generation too early if Drico was still playing today Ireland would be even more of a force to contend with. Ringrose, Aki and henshaw are great but BOD is in a class of his own I cannot pick a significant weakness out of his game right now

[@nicholaspickford5898]

Taught history Is a lie it’s tough for a kiwi to stand out so significantly in this day of age because everyone that comes out of the kiwi grass roots has the potential to be a professional and that is absolutely brilliant for New Zealand and frightening for the rest

[@nicholaspickford5898]

That’s why Conrad Smith is so special he still has the ability to stand out and make everyone watch in awe

[@isitwasit8756]

There has only ever been 1 Jonah lomu and he has never been replicated since and probably never will be. Legend

[@Vlerkies]

Jonah, a magnificent rugby player and an even better human being, RIP!

[@nick0c]

He would still be ok now but probably not so dominant. He was the first truly big fast winger. Players are generally bigger, stronger and better at tackling now...still I wouldn't want to mark him.

[@theanalysisguy0502]

nick0c I would have loved to see him v North

[@prizzle3404]

nick0c but imagine Lomu with today’s technology and training he’d still be unstoppable

[@nick0c]

@@prizzle3404 yeah maybe he would be the same increment up now as he was then. Fun to speculate!

[@Ogrecrusher]

Watching him is like watching a proper professional in a game that still seemed amateur at times. Players are so much bigger now in general, I'm sure he'd still be great, but it wouldn't be so crazy.

[@sidgoing1]

@@jldp24 mate its rugby. It's just a sport. Ease up on the bullshit abuse. And you arent strictly correct. When Jonah turned up and really came into things in 95 (after a bit of a false start in 94) the all blacks had the better team over Australia. By far better in 96 and 97. Aus then dominated 98, 99. Pretty even early 2000's with abs dominating since.

[@DesertEagleSam]

You should react to the video, Beauden Barrett making the impossible look easy by Andrew Forde, it highlights the skill and talents of the All Blacks' and the Super Rugby team The Hurricanes' current fly-half (Number 10), Beauden Barrett.

[@ss2gora0]

The highlights by Bsportv are the best highlights of him I reckon. All of his plays over the years are in that video

[@medievalhotdog]

Love these videos man, makes me feel like im falling in love with the game for a second time. Keep making em! - Aussie

[@martynadams2011]

The first time I saw Jonah Lomu was in The Hong Kong Sevens tournament. Don’t remember the year but I do remember him scoring a try against Japan from 25 yards out with ALL the 7 Japanese team hanging on to him. And that’s no disparagement to the Japanese’s team. An awesome player and a true giant of the sport. RIP Jonah .

[@SodiumPoisoning]

Check out some Shane Williams highlights if you want to see a tiny dude breaking some ankles.

[@Benderboy121898]

Definitely!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Also Jason Robinson!

[@Rogue66669]

Jason Robinson 100% a better player

[@shanemurphy6975]

Keith earls also

[@garethroberts9729]

Are you mad. He he

[@joeprince5415]

He was like mike tyson ov rugby

[@james48ballistix]

Wow. That try at 5:55 - I was there as a little guy. Had never seen anything quite like it. Then saw Jonah playing for the ABs at Athletic Park in 1996 against the Wallabies. My favourite moment was when in 2000, and walking home from High School across the Kilbirnie Park fields in Wellington I saw Jonah Lomu and Christian Cullen. They were doing a set of rugby drills and a work out together on a warm February afternoon. I, being young and perhaps naive went over and ending up having a 5-minute conversation with both NZ greats. Will never forget shaking Jonah's hand and the conversation with two of the rugby greats.

[@Benderboy121898]

Check out Shane Williams. He was the Welsh 11 for years. He was absolutely unstoppable. He's tiny and was constantly told throughout his life that he was too small to rugby, and yet he became the best winger in the world. It didn't matter about his size because he would just dance around the opposition and sneak through every little gap going. They called him "twinkle toes"

[@leonardliebenberg177]

Springboks are the only team that have never conceded a try to Jonah

[@shanehooper1563]

Yeah... pity about that forward pass in 1995

[@gamerythings123]

You asked how to tackle Lomu. South Africa (Springboks) and Wales are only two teams he never scored against. For the answer watch 95 world cup final. Bucket loads of courage, will, determination and team work.

[@squidbait1396]

poisoning him before the game doesn't hurt either ;)

[@gamerythings123]

Hehehehe

[@1998TDM]

Something that amazes me about NZ Ruligion is the depth of talent, athleticism and passion for the game. Pretty sure I read a few months ago that an 8 year old was stopped from playing in his age group because of his size and speed. With the right support their are some stunning young players and athletes coming through. It's pretty scary. Sadly though, many players never get close to their true potential. Really enjoy your reactions, you truly get the game.

[@NELSONKARO]

Subscribed because of your reaction, keep em coming.

[@BasedDepartment.]

You must see Joost Van Der Westhuizen tackle him down...

[@ermannosorricchiodivalfort4905]

rest in peace for both of them

[@guys.1605]

you should watch joshua tuivosa or julian savea as the closest u will get to a modern equivalent of lomu

[@lorisk9296]

i watch replays of lomu so often! he was like our michael jordan. r.i.p Beast

[@jordythebassist]

Julian Savea is definitely the guy who reminds me of Lomu the most. The way he mowed down 3 Frenchmen in a row within 10 yards of the line before scoring was epic, has to be one of the greatest RWC tries of all time.

[@owainsmall2546]

watch beast mode George North

[@JulianSmithza]

i heared that he scored atleast 1 try against any team that he has ever played against except South Africa on international level not so sure about clubs...

[@Rogue66669]

Or Wales

[@KiwiHelpgeek]

He didn't score tries against South Africa, Wales or Fiji. He scored the most against England (8) and Scotland (7).

[@aceaiesi8380]

nice vid, i havent seen some of those highlights before RIP Lomu 💪🏾🙏🏾

[@tomwarburton8314]

Love your vids man, keep up the good work.

[@lukeburger4504]

Interesting fact: Jonah Lomu never scored a try against South Africa

[@glenhuysamer]

The reason for this was James Small.

[@gataiamanu1540]

@james bell Bullshid really? Huh, Very interesting fact.

[@rudivandermerwe6589]

True fact . The only international team he never scored against " The Springboks" from SA

[@DarrenAndOzzy]

Check out Julian Savea, Jason Robinson, George North and best of all, the honey badger, Nick Cummings

[@joedennehy386]

Dude you are getting well informed really quickly, it's such fun watching, thank you for your posts. I am not as keen on Aussie rules as rugby. Rugby purists hate it when a game of rugby gets scrappy, and there is a lot of loose ball and few graceful passing movements, we say the game has lost its shape, which is what Aussie rules looks like to us, who were not brought up with the game. But In Australia its the number one winter football code. There are plenty of modern players who are as big as Jonah, 6'5" and 270 pounds, but they cannot run like Jonah. He was a freak in our game. The only performance which comes close is Julian Savea at the RWC 2015 in a 1/4 final V France. He scored some beast tries reminding us all of Jonah, but he couldn't do it all the time, and in fact never repeated that form. He is now earning millions playing club rugby in france, and not training hard enough to reproduce that form. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@shaunclubberlang2887]

It's funny how when someone is self aware enough to admit they may be ignorant about something, they automatically become less ignorant. Good to see you enjoying the greatest game on earth

[@scotthollins4432]

Everybody talks about Lomu, McCaw and O’driscoll as the GOATS but everyone seems to forget the real GOAT: Andy Goode

[@robinbrown8749]

April 1st was a couple of days ago wasn't it?

[@oliverpenney7612]

julian savea in the 2015 rugby world cup played a bit like him

[@rittherugger160]

Defenses were "thinner but deeper" when Jonah played. There was still a contest for the ball at a ruck so defenses actually committed more people to them. This meant that it was much more unlikely for there to be a "large" defender out on the wing. I'm not saying today's defenses could stop him, just that it was a different game. Much different. Hell, everyone was still amature back then.

[@cliverichards6282]

Today's defence strategies are professionally coached and all the players are full-time athletes.

[@rittherugger160]

@@cliverichards6282 My point has nothing to do with any of that. The game was actually quite different in the 90s and early 00s. Professional coaches and players didn't cause that change. The changed Law interpretations caused it. If defenses actually had a better chance to turn over the ball at a tackle they would actually commit more people to the ruck creating more space. I find it interesting that the changes in Law being discussed right now have the point of lessening the sheer numbers of players available to be put into the line. Those players are only there because of changes some time around 2010. At that time Union became much more like League, so now they are looking at the League game for ways to fix it. I believe that all they need to do is to go back to the older Union game and they will solve their issues.

[@michaelwood7344]

My cousin went to high school with him and she said one day she Walked into the gym when he was about 17 and he was standing on one of those inflatable exercise balls and he was working out with 50 pound dumbbells. While standing on the ball.

[@ernstlandman4147]

Do a Bakkies Botha Fight Compilation Reaction!!!!!

[@tauajr]

Love ur work mate rip Jonah Lomu aka the Goat! And btw theres no one else in todays modern day rugby that has his distructive power impact and speed as a combo... some might say julian savea is the closest but hell no dude lol... uv missed alot of his other incredible trys aswell jus sayin. 👌🤙🤘

[@moreinterference]

As a kiwi whose preferred sport is the NFL, like yourself Jonah always reminded me of Jim Brown. He was all power and pace but with really light feet and extraordinary balance. There's never really been anyone like him since. Legend has it that the Dallas Cowboys did scout him when he was about 19 and offered to take him to the US to learn to play american football but he choose to stay with rugby. Had he been born in the US he would have been an outstanding running back and may well have had a hall of fame quality career if his health problems didn't get in the way. Can you imagine defensive backs trying to stop this guy once he gets into the secondary?

[@ichigokuroski2774]

He was wearing #1 because in that clip he was playing 7s and there are only 7 players on each side & the numbers are different In rugby sevens, although World Rugby requires that players wear numbers, it does not dictate a specific scheme tied to the player's position in the 7s version of the game Accordingly, most teams use permanent squad numbering, although numbering generally starts with the forwards.

[@l3154]

React to david pocock tribute Hes a honorable God

[@goldcf3435]

Six Nations 2019 Watch Wales Please😊

[@fallofcamelot]

Lomu came along when the game was going from amateur to professional. He was a revelation because he was the size and strength of a forward with the speed and footwork of a winger. Other than the front row and maybe scrum half and fly half there wasn’t a position on the field he couldn’t potentially play. Lomu was in effect a modern professional player in the old amateur game. He would fit in nicely with any team today and would certainly be a star but today’s players are far bigger, stronger, fitter and more technically adept than in the 90’s so I doubt he would be as dominant.

[@bondiaangola7028]

None to this day comes close to Jonah Lomu. He was huge, fast and powerful!

[@robertunthank8067]

Great videos so far Look up best of Damien McKenzie if you wanna watch someone with amazing ball control and speed/elusiveness

[@joshstanton267]

For sure has some magic abilities!

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Jonah was a giant in both physical presence and in legend. Though he wasn’t tallest Rugby player I met- that was John Eales, back when I was working as a checkout chick in a Brisbane supermarket. His mum used to come through my checkout pretty often, she was a really sweet lady. And one time John was with her. It was hilarious because he’s 2m (about four cm taller than Jonah), and she’s this tiny little thing- shorter than me, and I’m 5’5”. I went home and immediately told my dad who I met that day, (he’s a massive rugby fan) and I think he fangirled harder than I did. Off topic to this video, but I just remembered it for some reason. As for Jonah, I remember crying buckets watching his funeral. I’m pretty sure it’s up on KZbin. It’s a hard watch, but it’s beautiful at the same time. I grew up watching him, watching my dad try and fail to explain just how much of a super man Jonah is, but even I (at 8 or so years old) got it. It really was a great era of the sport, and I’m grateful I was able to grow up with that. I feel similarly about cricket (definitely the best era of Aussie cricket!) and even motor racing (V8 Supercars, which don’t even slightly resemble the sport I grew up watching). I was lucky. Very lucky that I got to grow up watching Jonah at the time. Of course, as an Aussie it was always a bit “sigh. We’re gonna lose”. It still is, really. We can’t hold a candle to the Kiwis. That’s just the truth.

[@neilfromneath]

My favourite quote about Jonah Lomu came from Welsh ex-referee Clive Norling during a televised 1995 World Cup match: "He comes running at you like large moving house" (PS it sounds even better in a strong South Walian accent!)

[@blairinferno4675]

Ahh seeing some of these old clips takes me bake to having the all blacks and crusaders come to my primary school regularly to play rugby with us kids.