BD Reacts To Who Is The Greatest Rugby Player In The World?

[@shelr8204]

Just for perspective, each side of the scrum usually weights around 900 kilograms (1984.16 pounds), and the front 3 are responsible for holding that scrum up. Crazy strength!

[@CharlotteLong-nh4pt]

Please watch Chasing the sun series about the World cup Rugby, you'll learn alot about rugby and the springboks.

[@alfredbailey4290]

Free on RugbyPass app

[@rachelletobias7402]

1,2 and 3 are the front row in the scrum. 1 and 3 are the "props" and 2 in the middle is propped up and needs to hook the ball backwards to his 8th man at the back of the scrum usually. The scrum needs to be held up while the 8th man (usually) controls the ball with his feet to keep it in the scrum if they are going forward, or to get it to his scrum half (9) if they are either going back, neutral or want to start the attack. The scrumhalf usually puts the ball in near his hookers feet do the hooker can hook the ball back. No hands allowed in the scrum. If the opposing players can't keep the scrum up if they are pushed, it's a penalty against them.

[@rachelletobias7402]

One more thing, the teams can't collapse, put hands on the ground, can't push or stand up, can't push inwards towards the hooker (they must push straight against their opposing number) and they can't wheel the scrum, meaning, the 1 for example can't backpedal while the 3 doesn't which would make the scrum go 45 - 180 degrees.. both 1 and 3 must be in line, else it's a penalty.

[@tomsawyer4321]

When the springboks won last years World Cup Ox Nche was, for me, the key player. The quarter final, semi final and final were won by 1 point margins and Ox’s scrummage power was the difference. How he wasn’t on the shortlist for player of the year boggles the mind

[@johanbarnard3435]

The dark arts off the Scrum is a thing of beauty. Most don't apreciate it as much as they should. Unless you've been in a scrum yourself. Ox Noche is the boss of the scrum and the best Prop looshead( number 1 on his jersey) in the world.

[@Arti-iChi]

Majority of true rugby enthusiasts from around the world who understand rugby were upset that Ox Nche wasnt nominated as world rugby player of the year for 2024...The large front row players who don't do all the fancy footwork and running don't get the recognition they deserve but they do the hard work to make it possible for those fancy backline players to shine...

[@rogerreed905]

You deffinately need to see the Jona Lomu compilation . . . He became an All Black at 19 . . And is regarded by many to be the first rugby superstar . . Sadly left us in novemver 2015 from a heart attack . . He suffered from a kidney dissorder . . Allthough much younger than me he did go to my school . . Wesley College . . . We had a few All Blacks . . My teacher was an ex AB . . . Take care till next time . Bye from NZ👍👋🇳🇿🍻twa

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

He was good. Never scored against South Africa however

[@urban_legend.]

​@@PhansiKhongoloza Hey! This was my comment.

[@theroman1009]

11:10 what great technique in contact. breaking tackles, driving through the contact and swing around when going to ground.

[@jeanm27]

So Ox is the best Prop currently. I guess we must always take player position into consideration when saying a player is the best at something... Props don't even get recognition from World Rugby, so it's an underrated yet invaluable position

[@squirlygeorge]

Incredible sport! Keep the videos coming pal! You'll get the hang of the game in no time. 🇿🇦

[@oldman774]

The main function of scrumming is to restart the game after a handling error, or an unplayable ball in a ruck. The aim of the scrum is to win the ball cleanly so you can either play out the back from nine or your number eight picking and running. But there are nuances. You dominate the opponent scrum into committing illegal acts like wheeling the scrum sideays due to pressure, or breaking up due to pressure. This allows the dominant tram to win penalties, but it is also to destroy their confidence and cause fatigue as it takkes a lot out of your legs

[@rightmunted7538]

I'd say right now, when he's playing his best Antione Dupont definately has the biggest impact on the game as an individual, but Ireland, the All Blacks and Springboks are just all star lineups. Markus Smith on England's team is incredible too.

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

Who is Antoine DuPont?

[@urban_legend.]

Dupont plays in a team with bums obviously he will outshine them, just like mbappe was the best at PSG but an average player at Real Madrid

[@MU-TH-UR]

@@urban_legend. saffa trolls gotta troll.

[@petes9524]

Pieter Steff duToit, the Bok twice rugby player of the year is currently the best player in the world..

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

@@petes9524 Without a doubt. The top 30 odd players are all South African.

[@EveryCloud9999]

You need to see the best of Jonah Lomu 🏉 💪

[@petes9524]

Yep, scored tries against every nation except the South African Springboks.

[@TheMedicalDemon]

"Salads dont win scrums"

[@Bullbotha]

Neither does he if the referee actually understood scrums. He often gets a penalty BECAUSE he’s under pressure and folds..

[@k0bra3eak40]

So for the scrum they're keeping the ball in for as long a possible to possibly get the opposition team to infringe a penalty which gives the opportunity to either kick for goal or kick for territory while maintaining possession. A penalty in a scrum is either awarded if the opposing side collapses the scrum or they get pushed upright, getting pushed backwards alone is not technically a penalty. Ox is really good at pushing the opposing tighthead prop into a point where they have to infringe. His scrummaging alone isn't what makes him great though he does a lot of less flashy grunt work that wins games, makes dominant tackles, clears rucks to protect the ball, carries the balls over the gainline(meaning he requires multiple tacklers which means less players on defense).

[@glenwebster8545]

The Springboks are current world champions, Ox Nche being part of the team. South African Sprinboks have won the most world cups, and are back to back champions

[@Tapiwa-h2g]

Ox Nche, is the best scrumer, he should have one the Rugby player of the year. But his teammate won, still Kool.

[@Bullbotha]

Lol, no😂

[@GerritBarnard-v5k]

ox is the nicest guy in real life. all round solid dude. the best prop in the world at the moment

[@Bullbotha]

Not even the best prop in South Africa 😂

[@GerritBarnard-v5k]

@@Bullbotha ja ek ken n botha julle almal is n klomp konte. jy is seker n vokken blou bul

[@GerritBarnard-v5k]

@@Bullbotha ek hoor Jou Ma is die beste stut in land, want sy stoot alles

[@Bullbotha]

@ you seem to be the common denominator there, it’s clear to see that you are “die dom kont” in the equation.. ek hoop vir jou part dat jy nie kinders gehaad het nie, hulle sal ook onbeskofde dom klein kontjies wees!

[@Bullbotha]

@ jou gebrek aan opvoeding en ordentlike ouers kom na vore met jou aanmerkings, ek hoop dat jy nie kinders het nie, jy’s ń verleentheid vir hulle en die res van jou familie!

[@pietergoosen2257]

I'm from South Africa and also think Cheslin Kolbe is the best at this time of rugby for the last 6 to 7 years

[@matthewashman1406]

The French would disagree 😮

[@helgard1983]

There are 15 players on the field... no 1 to 5 are the big boys, the engen room of the team,, 6 to 8 are the loose forwards, they are the fast big boys, big and agile, no 9 is the scrum half, he connect the forward players with the backline... no 10 is the fly half, the decision maker in the team,, usualy kicks field goals.. 11 and 14 are the wingers,, they are the finnishers in the game, like Cheslin Colbe,, the try scorers... no 12 and 13 are the centers, they are usualy stronger agile and fast, they take the most hits in the backline.. and then no 15.. the fullback, he is basicaly the last line of defence,, the " goal keeper" ... hope it helps..

[@faampie]

Say what you want, but there is not a front row in the world that can stand against Ox and Malherbe.

[@johanbarnard3435]

Winning a scrum has a couple off goals. 1 is to win more meters on the field. 2. Is to get the other team on the back foot. If you're scrum goes forward the entire defensive line from the opposing side has to back up and that puts them at a disadvantage moving backwards. 3. Is to secure the ball for your team. 4. Would be to win a penalty goal so you kan kick for points. If you're scrum dominates you can win a penalty to kick at goal.

[@LolaEngelbrecht]

So glad you're still enjoying rugby. Just to let you know that Ox Nche's real name is Retshegofaditswe Nche. Now you know😊

[@leroydickens3705]

Also do a reaction on Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira

[@yazeedcariem5684]

Hey luv Ur Rugby-Reactions man U shld also check-out Eben Etsebeth "The Enforcer" the Guys 6ft 8 inches Bicep-Curls 75kg's/ 165lbs Dumb-bells (Coaches had Dumb-bells specially made for him when they saw the Dumb-bells they had in Weight-Rm didn't allow him to train to full-potential) so basically like Bicep-Curling Cheslin Kolbe!!!!

[@lindahoughton4122]

Nominees were Eben Eztabeth Cheslin kolbe.Pieter-Steph du Toit who won player of the year there was an Irish one to can't remember his name 😊 as in Steph won player of the year

[@johnharris4474]

But mostly they wern t breaking the laws ....... It's taken the rest of the rugby world to catch up , Pioneers .......

[@rogerreed905]

FYI . . The first games of rugby for the 2025 season down under start on feb 14th . . Crusaders V Hurricanes. . Waratahs V Highlanders . . Find a streaming service . . . . 👍👋NZ🇳🇿🍻

[@HayManned]

React to Pieter-Steph Du Toit, he won World Rugby Player of The Year 2024

[@silvertongue3003]

To single any player or position out as being the best isn’t really feasible because rugby is probably the most team based sport there is and the saying here is very true that even the best player is only as good as his team, if it’s not a coherent team even the hardest players won’t have much success on the field. A no15 would probably be the most valuable of the players as they are usually the main kicker, the last line of defence, receiver of deep opposition kicks.

[@moziboy75]

Brother a really good game highlights to watch is All Blacks North V South 2022. Showcase of some impressive skillsets

[@jollysheldone425]

Problem is that Rugby Union is not a single player! greatest what? Forward? 2nd row? Tight head? loose head? Flankers? No8's ? Fly half. scrum half? Centres? Wingers? full backs? you take any decision and put them into the wrong position and they're useless there!

[@jollysheldone425]

Just for context, my Rugby days are over, but there are a few mentions! Faf de Klerk at Scrum half! tenacious SOAB! even better than Stringer! Sergio Parisse at 8! and if you want all round? Zinzan Brooke

[@zealanCA]

I wouldnt say Ox is the greatest, but is certainly in his prime and one of the best in his position at present (2024)

[@HugoTheron-e5r]

Check out Eben Etzebeth and Pieter Steph du Toit.

[@johnharris4474]

Dan Carter & Richie Mcaw

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

Good at cheating and being offsides. Good at lying on the ball and holding back opposition players yes

[@Wolfie880]

you should watch chasing the sun and comment on that

[@groenrizla2513]

Scrums can be quite confusing, refs get it wrong but if the front row players were ever selected for player of the year than Ox would've got it this year. They just not as flashy as the loose forewards and backs, they do the dirty work and the front row is not a nice place to be in the scrum. I was No3 until under 16 then became a loose foreward. Springboks have an excellent scrum coach.

[@alpozongo1485]

Check out PSDT…best TACKLER known to man

[@stephendubey-bw2bf]

Watch old footage scrums from the 80s Was lethal

[@Bullbotha]

Wasn’t lethal, they were just what scrums are supposed to be.

[@michaelmooney1818]

Peter Steph Du Toit

[@patrickdevine1085]

I’m an Irishman grew up watching and playing Rugby. As much as this hurts to say Antoine Dupont is in my humble opinion the greatest Rugby player. DuPont can do it all, the chap from SA is fast, quick, and agile which all great wingers should be. It’s Duponts mind that makes him the best. He is five steps ahead of the opposition all the time.

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

Who is he?

[@matthewashman1406]

Greatest at playing at home 😁

[@theroman1009]

hi BD use AI to remove the background music and keep the commentary.

[@AfterDarkBoys]

@@theroman1009 I’ll try that, thanks for the tip!!

[@cedfury2934]

antoine dupont best player in the world

[@ianarnett]

Best of all” time? Probably Jonah Lomu, but I’ll push him hard with Gareth Edwards of Wales. Best at the moment, Antoine DuPont of France.

[@matthewashman1406]

Check out Will Jordan

[@willsonj]

Antoine Dupont is the greatest current player for me without a doubt. I would also say he is the greatest in history. He does everything a back should - but also the things forwards are great at. There is nobody else with his skill level right now. In history people like Dan Carter and Brian O’Driscoll are comparable, but Dupont is just ridiculous. You can make a highlight reel from nearly every game he plays.

[@albertkruger8060]

Psdt

[@rittherugger160]

Currently the best is probably Andre DuPonte. France's #9.

[@Bullbotha]

You can forget about this guy, he would barely be in my springbok team, he isn’t bad for his small size, but he isn’t very good at scrumming and he is a bit small for loosehead. He isn’t bad in terms of work rate though, but he isn’t even the best in his position in South Africa, never mind in his sport in the world. Most people just believe the hype and commentators because they know nothing about scrums and regurgitate what they say, yet they know nothing about scrums either 😂

[@faampie]

Bro, you need to lay off the brandy for a bit ... it is affecting your eyes

[@Bullbotha]

@ no, it’s called having eyes, coupled with knowledge and the lack of lapping up the bullshit propaganda of commentators. If you think that boy is good, then you need to learn a few things..

[@Bullbotha]

@ my eyes are perfect thanks, they see things you obviously don’t..

[@summervincent7312]

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