It's a Finn Russell world and we’re just living in it

[@mudslug309]

He is the most special person from Scotland I have ever seen. Oh, my wife is Scottish :)

[@PortugalHolidayVillas]

80's had a few... hastings,irvine etc 🤙🏼🤪

[@samuelratchford862]

We need a reply on this from your Wife hahaha

[@robinstevenson1098]

What about Meeee?

[@Garrett1240]

Would you give your wife a hall pass for her compatriot?

[@MaybuTron]

I used to be a critic of Russell, because I felt his game management wasn't there and he'd often try and force play that wasn't on and create play at every opportunity. He's really matured the last few years and has really developed that area of his game and I can say my opinion of him has changed and I feel he is genuinely world-class and is now getting the full recognition he deserves. If he was in the AB's people would be absolutely raving about him.

[@golfencrucible1074]

Would watch this if it were 40 minutes. Absolute mastermind of tactics and execution. And possibly the most sublime pass in world rugby?

[@TheDarrylsandler]

That pass against England is probably the greatest pass there has ever been!

[@McDJNomi]

@@TheDarrylsandler very true. A pass into a space where noone is that completly deminishes the defense. Furthermore that more or less forces your teammate to score a try. Thats exactly the kind of game management you want from your 10

[@joedennehy386]

A great pass, Aaron Smith might debate exactly how good.

[@TheDarrylsandler]

@@joedennehy386 Smith is probably more consistent in his passing brilliance however, this pass from Russel just can’t be matched. The accuracy from him and Hu Jones AND the distance. And an international game.

[@golfencrucible1074]

@@joedennehy386 i don’t know man, I watch the top 14 highlights and every week it’s the Finn Russell show honestly, as I originally commented, this video could literally be 40 minutes long from just the last couple of seasons of outrageous phases and execution from him

[@DivandBenny]

The thing I love about Russell is that absolutely nobody, not even Russell knows what he’s about to do 😂 The most exciting player in world rugby for me!

[@calumcaldwell9439]

Except he does know what he's doing. According to coaches interviews he does the most film study of anyone in the team and understands how to unlock rugby defences better than anyone.

[@Goubo2000]

@Wasssup Dawwwg he’s only quick

[@jackfinegan609]

Both him and Damian mckenzie make whatever match they're playing so much more entertaining

[@Zomo1553]

@Wasssup Dawwwg it’s soooo easy to look good when you have amazing players around you. I’ve said for years if he was from NZ he would be the best 10 in the world just cos he would get to play with that team

[@golfencrucible1074]

@Wasssup Dawwwg Russell doesn’t score tries he sets them up left right and centre, not to mention his kicking game is genuinely leagues above Beauden - and that’s a high starting point

[@schnozz87]

I actually love this guy. The fact that Russell is still seen by some as a kind of maverick, renegade that can't be trusted basically sums up everything that's wrong with rugby right now. Turgid, dull kicking games with teams preferring to play without the ball, coaches afraid to risk playing a player of Russell's skillset... I understand it's "win at all costs" and fans of teams winning with this horrible rugby will say "the scoreboard is all that counts", but it will make casual viewers switch off and stifle the games growth. I really don't know what the solution is, but when die-hard rugby lovers can't be bothered to watch the deciding test of a 3 match series because of how shit the first 2 tests were (me) then the game has a problem.

[@biondinoxyz1993]

I agree 100%,however it is not up to national coaches to promote entertainment. SA play bad, negative rugby and they won, we cannot ask Erasmus to play more enjoyable rugby it is the rules that should promote expansive rugby and make it profitable. I don't know how, but unfortunately if you think of a winning team that plays amazing rugby that is the All blacks. UK, SA with different degrees nowadays they all play similar brands of rugby. Hopefully France will disjoint this trend and lead the way hand to hand with the All Blacks

[@hughneil7212]

I have said this a lot and I will keep saying it, everyone complains about size inflation of the players and how limiting substitutions will fix that. It is much easier than that, stop giving scrum penalties, free kick instead. When there are no penalties to be milked, the 24 stone front row is pointless, there will be no point in the second shove that means that scrums fall over or the prop not getting the perfect hit so he drops the scrum and it's reset 5 times, win-win. Then when they have made that decision, they will go back to proper scrums where the ball is delivered straight and up the middle and there is still a purpose for the scrum as there is a chance to compete. The added effect of that is that there is no chance of being sin binned because the guy opposite you is better at pushing or better at cheating.

[@neilmarshall3071]

I love this comment

[@Zomo1553]

Couldn’t have said it better. If you have the talent you have to play running rugby. Makes me happy to support Scotland cos atleast we try play nice rugby. Hope England commit to Marcus smith

[@robertgordon5150]

Couldn’t agree more. Not maverick. An intelligent player who can read the game in front of him in a blink of an eye. Love watching him play. Except when it’s against England.

[@06alepea1]

A brilliant player. I was in that corner of the stand for that DTH try at 1.39 to send Glasgow into the Pro12 final. Russell was absolutely clutch in that game.

[@robertwhite9621]

That pass to Huw jones against England...I want that playing at my funeral

[@tomoliver3165]

It is just his vision to anticipate where Jones would be and put the pass there. It takes an understanding between him and Jones as well. Most stand-offs would have kicked at that point.

[@neilmarshall3071]

I love he’s finally being appreciated, all it took was 70 minutes in a test loss for the masses to realize his talent suddenly. A lot of lazy sports journalists out there. Great clip.

[@MrArronMc]

Yeah, I do wonder when was the last game a lot of these journalists actually watched.

[@robinstevenson1098]

Exactly, the Lions got on the front foot : he can kick, he can pass, he can jink! What’s he going to do.? That’s fearsome.

[@caleblim6890]

Russell has this glorious ability to pass without looking at the person he’s passing to, and it catches everyone off guard. What a player.

[@ablabla7514]

Always doing amazing work ! Cheers !

[@mr.e6748]

The title is perfection

[@oldmanwillyboy2786]

Absolutely!

[@beno8983]

That nutmeg right at the start, nobody else in rugby would even try that let alone have it come off

[@robinhamilton9939]

"In a sport dominated by brutality and violence, he reminds us of the beauty of rugby", quote by Tom English about Stuart Hogg but couldn't have been written better for Finn Russell.

[@LiamKennedyYT]

then again, Russell has the record for most red cards in six nations history for dangerous tackles etc.

[@joedennehy386]

I had no idea how good he was, thanks

[@sebclement6253]

Yea we all know he's a wizard but he's actually an underrated 10. No one can do what he does and he's matured a lot. Insanely based individual and best 10 in the world for my money. Lions should have based their game around him.

[@o.binwheelie9733]

He was injured for the first two tests, everyone seems to forget. But he is undoubtedly the best 10 of all the home nations, and comfortably.

[@sebclement6253]

@@o.binwheelie9733 true.

[@jayparkerryan3262]

Has SquidgeRugby seen this one yet? Or was it already in his ''Special Folder of attacking rugby that makes me feel funny...''

[@niallmaclean5111]

Surely he's got it in his Scotsexual folder that clearly has a picture of Finn winking on the front

[@david_mccrae]

Squidge in his end of year review has the "Finn Russell Pass of the Year" award

[@andreafranceschini3889]

He's a rugby genius, and that's it. When he plays as his best he is the absolutely nr1 fly half (or first five for the southern fellows) in the world. Can't belive that Gatland preferred Biggar, great player but Finn is on another level

[@richcastle6796]

To be fair Russel was injured the first two tests.

[@o.binwheelie9733]

@Paul Ingram Possibly mate but harsh to slag him off for only selecting the non-injured players 😂

[@Gourockz]

Great video. Well done. Excellent you included Glasgow stuff too. The pass to DTH in pro12 semi is much better than pass to Huw Jones at Murrayfield. And the conversion to the DTH try from such an acute angle. Class. So glad i was at that game at Scotstoun in 2015.

[@calumcaldwell1884]

Great video. I’d love an extended version though!

[@LionXV1]

It's funny how with passing being the most base fundamental skill in rugby how few pro players actually have incredible passing skills, especially long range passing, but Finn Russell shows just what a player can do if they work on it. When you can get the ball to any specific player at any time, you are a dangerous man to play against.

[@sositamani]

Skills, Vision and Precision= Finn Russell Thank you Sir

[@GoldenbanjoDJ]

i will always remember that pass at 0:33 as one of the best passes ive ever seen

[@ianor2304]

I’m a Munster man, but that nutmeg is about the best thing I’ve ever seen on a rugby pitch

[@williebauld1007]

Absolutely gutted he was injured for the first 2 tests against the Boks

[@o.binwheelie9733]

I know injuries are unavoidable in this sport, but can't help but feel like we were robbed of something special by him being ruled out for most of it. Feel similarly about Tipuric - may be that neither would've been selected anyway, but what could have been...

[@peacemaker6662]

@@o.binwheelie9733 Not sure he would have been picked... even if fit. Sad but true... too many don't even rate him. The fact the Lions only started playing when he was at the helm won't convince those that are determined to dislike him.

[@darraghtormey1500]

Absolutely freaking love the guy - you pay close attention whenever he's on the ball cos God knows what he's gonna do. Reminds me of the much maligned Ian Madigan. And special mention Andrew to the most apt title 😂😂👏👏👍👍

[@FriendlyHenry]

Best in the world. I was at Murrayfield when he threw The Pass. Astonishing. What a day!

[@davidcollin453]

As was I. Unfortunately I was the duty driver that day!

[@peacemaker6662]

When a commentator, with the overview, questions what he was trying to do. It tells you how special that pass was. True genius... it's that simple!

[@barryduff7533]

Makes you wonder how differently we'd talk about the 21' Lions tour if Russell started the tests and Townsend was allowed talk at meetings.

[@hoodlum1107]

I totally agree, and I say that as a Saffa. He showed what a difference he made in the short time he played in the tests. Phenomenal player.

[@o.binwheelie9733]

He was injured for the first two tests mate.

[@boom4301]

The most creative and exciting 10 ever🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

[@shaunmwesiga7579]

1:10 🔥👌👌never gets old .......# only Fin Russel!

[@grantmcinnes1176]

The underappreciated thing is that Finn can only play this way if he's surrounded by incredibly talented players himself. *Everyone* anywhere on the field needs to be aware they can receive the ball from him when they least expect it. He's seen the spaces for them and being mere mortals they're not always aware of them themselves. 😂

[@keanantrethewey7668]

I was so excited to see him play in the Lions SA test. He didn't disappoint

[@MrArronMc]

I hate to say it, because you never want to see a player injured, but I'm glad he got the 70 not the 20 we were expecting.

[@canadiancontent352]

He, mo'unga, dupont and Kolbe are the most fun players to watch right

[@angelosmart2153]

From a SA Fanatic, this guy is SPECIAL..... Gotta give credit where it's due.... Super talented...... 🎉

[@Benboy1980]

Always with a smile on his face 😇

[@chrisfairfield1198]

Love Ellis Genge’s smile as the no look pass comes off😂

[@tomstuppence605]

Russell played 70 mins against the current world champions whilst wearing his well earned lions jersey and it looked like he'd been the first choice 10 all tour. As a scotsman there is nothing that makes me smile more than watching Russell play rugby when everyone else is playing "must not lose at all costs"

[@elis8142]

he plays how you mess around as a kid by yourself in the local field.

[@peacemaker6662]

He plays without fear... coupled with skill that is a really dangerous mix... for the opposition!

[@Dor150]

If you want to show someone who is new to rugby how can one be a creative player in the sport they should watch Finn Russell videos, seriously.

[@jamiemoir657]

Great video what's the music?

[@themagpie9able]

He's really got a touch of something special!

[@vonteflon]

Brilliant. Lovely stuff. Running lines and combos from likes of Teddy Thomas, Vakatawa, Huw Jones and Hogg make this look good too. That’s not to take anything away from Finn - in fact it’s testament to the confidence having such an inventive 10 brings to the team that the other players know they can run creative angles and get rewarded for it.

[@danieljames3163]

He is a much more rounded ten than a few years ago where he would only do madshit. He can now pin the opposition back and manage the game as well as most other tens. Hopefully we can see Finn have a great Autumn.

[@szymonlukaszschramka8445]

What is the name of the song/melody used in video?

[@RogerBiwandu]

I can say proudly that he's my favorite Top14's player, with his qualities and defaults, he's my boy, so inspired, I like him.

[@baztaylor8015]

Met Finn at the Stirling County game on Saturday. Took a selfie with my daughter. He is an absolute gentleman.

[@charlottescott7150]

Brilliant video for a brilliant player thank you

[@jimhusband8544]

Love to share a beer with him. Who cares if it sometimes doesn’t come off? Absolute genius!

[@CABerlitz]

He is most definitely a playmaker

[@randodrick7247]

Finn really just is obnoxiously talented, isn't he

[@YCCC1963]

yes. but he only plays when he wants to. not a team player.

[@fraserbell2666]

Always entertaining. Brilliant player

[@staxter6]

3:45 a thing of beauty,,,,poor Farrell out thunk,

[@Hammersteyn]

He should've played for Lions instead of Biggar

[@YCCC1963]

at least Bigger tries his hardest and doesn't just turn up when he wants to....

[@locominyana8916]

Carter was the first to master that dummy pass to the outside, accelerate, fend inside. The All Blacks took that cross kick up north, bc the Springboks had employed a 'rush up & in' type defense & an 'aerial ping pong' attack type tactics to win games. This in turn created an approach by the Coaches that needed to be both innovative, & assured. Thus, the 2 pronged 1&2 reciever formation was conceived. Before this the Bokke were; we don't want the ball, you play all the rugby. The following year commentators the world over were saying 'kick to that AB back 3 @ yr own peril' lol. Reckless kicks were punished.

[@oldmanwillyboy2786]

The only British 10 Marcus Smith wants to emulate.............Makes all the other 10's look ordinary at best, dull and dreary at worst..........

[@tomas2803]

Very enjoyable video, great music nice editing good player thank you

[@mrbayd3069]

An English nightmare hahahah. You Scots are so lucky to have such a skilful 10. Makes boring games interesting and you can never write off a side that has him playing for it !

[@terrybrady392]

What a player...in a world where boring assholes manage rugby teams and don't make him absolutely first choice on ANY team.Just a CLASS act.!!!

[@Demondoink1]

Its funny how prior to the final test vs SA everyone was calling him inconsistent and a maverick etc, but after it he is now the best 10 in the world. Form is temporary, class is permanent. He has been world class for years, and its laughable when a player like Biggar is rated ahead of him simply because he plays for a better international team. I'm a Scotland fan and remember not so long ago we were finishing bottom of the 6N pile with 0 wins, with Duncan Weir at fly half. Fast forward 5 years or so and we were a penalty kick away from winning the 6N, with a pack that is fairly mediocre (as shown with how few players we got in to the Lions forward pack, although Watson was very unlucky). So if he was playing for literally any other of the 6N sides (bar Italy) that team would be winning it most years. He has almost single handedly dragged as from being cannon fodder to title contention. The only area I sometimes have doubts for is his goal kicking. If he makes the first once he can get 100% throughout the match, but if he misses he tends to miss a couple more afterwards. So it's more of a confidence thing I suppose. Perhaps Russell is now getting the credit he deserves. Put a prime Dan Carter in the Scotland side and we would still struggle to win anything, but would that mean he isnt world class? Of course not! So we should stop judging a players quality on the number of trophies they have won, especially at international level when you are inhibited by the standard of players around you.

[@Garethjames696]

Totally agree, I’m an England fan and was so excited when Finn finally got some game time in that 3rd lions game. As good as Biggar is, we really lacked competitiveness when it came to our 9’s and 10’s. Russell was the standout player that whole game, and probably could’ve changed the series score with more game time. Jealous that Scotland get to keep him

[@adamlouw9575]

my fav NH player

[@colloquialsoliloquy6391]

Imagine him and O'Driscoll on the same team!

[@dylanjimenez8552]

What’s the background track ?

[@donaldgillies6130]

Brilliant. Been watching Scotland for 55 years but he’s the best I’ve seen. More Finnsanity I say !

[@logansime4537]

Our Scottish Genius, simply the best!

[@YCCC1963]

best in Scotland, maybe....🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@JeanZeuz]

Put an All Black Jersey On Him And He’d Be Getting GOAT Chants

[@Sub0x-x40]

what a marvelous talent, ball playing of the highest order. wish he played rugby league, hes talent would be on full display. talent is wasted in rugby these days

[@camborocks]

Absolutely criminal he wasn't the starting 10 for the lions. Apart from refusing kicks at goal he was a nightmare for the boks

[@MrArronMc]

Wasn't his choice. The captain makes that decision...although I don't think he minds either way.

[@briancarr9200]

Im a Munster fan. That one hurt 😕

[@dgo6134]

The finest Stand-off in the world and the best rugby player in the Northern Hemisphere.

[@YCCC1963]

no. not having that. only turns up when he wants to.

[@dgo6134]

Well thankfully no one cares what you think.

[@mcmustangno1567]

Wait till Ross Thompson of the Warriors matures, though you’d never forget Finn Russell, when this boy makes his debut, we’ll be saying Finn who? Been watching Russell since he was a young lad, amazing talent and a wizard on the field 😎

[@paulbismuth10]

Scotland has some pretty good players, a world class 10 with style and a 9 that is also proper class at the moment.

[@BookimCrocker]

All that maverick brilliance; still not Gatland's first pick at 10 - against a pedictable Springbok.

[@heff4586]

Best music

[@MrRugbylane]

Oh please please please please stay fit and well for Lions 2025

[@zaaradoVODS]

met Finn today at a Stirling county rugby match. Such a nice guy and a top class player besides when he has his moments of utter shite handling and decisions. If he was far more consistent he would be one of the worlds best players for sure

[@finmolyneux]

Best fly-half in the world?

[@YCCC1963]

no

[@thecuttingsark5094]

Excellent distribution. I wish the modern game had more space for it.

[@MrShougan]

日本で見るのが楽しみすぎる I can't wait to see him in Japan

[@Thumtwiddler]

Should have got way more game time on the Lions tour, the best fly-half in the world currently.

[@YCCC1963]

no he's not supremely talented but only turns up when he wants to.....

[@TheJunglecrab]

To me, FR embodied the style of rugby that the B&I Lions should’ve played throughout the series against the Boks… was really disappointing see the Lions adopt a gameplay that tried to “out-bok’ the Boks. Outside of Russel and Marcus, there were literally no playmakers (Farrell was a complete and utter no-show). Russel is on his way to setting the bar for fly-halves over the next few years.

[@garykivell]

Should have started all 3 tests!!!

[@neilmarshall3071]

He was injured for the first 2, to be fair

[@ランゲルハンス島-o8j]

great player

[@Goubo2000]

All the northern hemisphere people know he’s better than any other 10’s in the world right now he tore “the best defence in the world” apart like it was nothing.. if gatland wasn’t stupid and played fast attacking rugby instead of kicking it in the air and hoping for the best , or trying to out muscle the boks which was stupid We would won the series i bet🙂

[@jonathansmith3621]

Best title ever

[@nimeshyapa]

Russel’s the best 🔥

[@YCCC1963]

nope. most talented, maybe.... but only turns up when he wants to....

[@andyscalhart2234]

What is the name of this song ?

[@AndrewDavidForde]

No Angels - Bastille and Ella Eyre. It's a cover of No Scrubs by TLC

[@andyscalhart2234]

@@AndrewDavidForde thank you very much Andrew It's beautiful with the public reaction

[@AndrewDavidForde]

@FF Fishy type in no angels instrumental

[@Fundraiser039]

What the hell was Gatland thinking not playing this dude more in the 3 tests.. 😳😳

[@AndrewDavidForde]

He was injured in the first two tests

[@Fundraiser039]

@@AndrewDavidForde ahhh that explains it.

[@Airmax766]

I doubt he’d have been selected even if he was available.

[@douglaswright2143]

@@AndrewDavidForde Only for the first test.

[@AndrewDavidForde]

@@douglaswright2143 nope, they said he wasn’t fit for the second test.

[@offamaheid]

Probably the best player Scotland have ever produced, just my opinion.

[@alistairmcdonald3566]

Anyone know the song?

[@AndrewDavidForde]

No Angels - Bastille. It’s a cover of No Scrubs by TLC :)

[@alistairmcdonald3566]

​@@AndrewDavidForde Cheers pal. Great video too.

[@chomskybhoy]

Never seen a rugby player nutmeg an opponent before

[@strutherhill]

The Joker-Genius of the age. A Scot. We are privileged.

[@GeneralJumbo69]

I would HATE to play against him, lucky I neve will. Makes it look too easy, like an O'Driscol in blue.

[@Myke...]

he reminds me of Carlos spencer

[@vermeervanbremen3306]

Ce type justifie à lui seul l'existence du rugby.

[@thottobot7444]

song?

[@IsaqueVenancio-Mirhadi]

no angels instrumental

[@samcope5069]

Quality Player

[@daynos]

Reminds me a lot of King Carlos.

[@toiletsmithy3630]

No where near the player Carlos was

[@daynos]

@@toiletsmithy3630 that I know but his style of play, off the cuff stuff is similar.

[@joshsmith3598]

@@toiletsmithy3630 Nonsense. Russell with an All Black pack and back division? Wins a world cup. Russell is far more consistent that Spencer ever was.

[@BTBDech]

Crazy Russell's moments would have also applied to "Finn Russell world", but it's a great video :)

[@joshsmith3598]

Crazy? Oh you mean like throwing an intercept pass in the Calcutta Cup that led to a try or getting a kick blocked in same game that led to a try. Oh my bad that was Owen Farrell. The narrative around Russell is lazy and maybe spend less time parroting it and more realizing all 10s make mistakes.

[@KelemairaDavui]

❤❤

[@rowles13]

Most underrated fly half in northern hemisphere

[@MrArronMc]

Yup probably now considered the best after the lions 70 but....still underrated somehow.

[@o.binwheelie9733]

Underrated because pundits living under a rock still question his game management and decision making for some bizarre reason.

[@YCCC1963]

overrated?

[@rowles13]

Class act guys

[@saxbruce]

And there are still some media pundits who think that he is overrated - similar to the belief that Trump will have a second term of the USA presidency .