Gio Aplon - Unforgettable Highlights from a Rugby Icon!

Gio Aplon was an electric player. Whenever he touched the ball, the crowd got excited because anything could happen. I remember seeing him play for the University of Stellenbosch in 2004 and I realized here was something special.
He made his name at Western Province and he will be remembered mostly for his time at The Stormers, but he also spent some time in France and ended his career with the Bulls.
Here are some of the best tries he scored during his long career.
Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@shavanga]

Such a class player

[@RealRugby]

He was brilliant!

[@peterschuetz8802]

@@RealRugby The Little Master!

[@Nellyspence]

@@RealRugby Can you make a video of Tonderai Chavhanga?

[@youtube-Enjoyer-69]

Underrated and underappreciated. Was on the same level as guys like Kolbe and Arendse are now, but during a time where undersized players were overlooked for the Springboks. Wish we could have seen him in his prime today

[@riaanclaasen2103]

I remember seeing Cheslin Kolbe play for the first time and thinking, "wow this is Aplon on steroids!!!"

[@JINXRSAMobile]

True

[@henkstols9326]

Really rated this guy, one of the best finishers in SA.

[@carldanelaubscher1489]

When you watch this, then you realize he play for a long time with many greats. You can now see how he was overlookat times .... He made it to the URC

[@paulhendricks8053]

Was at France game at Newlands, Gio was just amazing. These are just his tries, one should remember he’d consistently break from his 22 and get to the other 22. Paved the way for many now enjoy the recognition…Maximum respect Gio

[@makeperceive]

Really wonderful stuff. Those angles, and that deceptive burst of pace that comes from nowhere

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

Nothing deceptive about his speed. The guy was lightning😂😂😂

[@Mr300millz]

He stepped Sivuvatu into another dimension. Great line. Great step.

[@kings.r.d4009]

Him and Arendse are so a like. They both love the in and out step and are very good at it. Arendse has scored a try for the bulls against some URc team in the NH that looks identical to this, on the one on one. 17:10

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

He was a quicker and more elusive version of Kolbe. The guy scored so many amazing tries. He's attacking game is on the same level as Rupeni Caucaunibuca and Christian Cullen..

[@love-fd2cw]

Arendse reminds me of Gio don't know why

[@pauloputigna7857]

Aplon was good but Kolbe is world class!

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

@@pauloputigna7857 You have a very short memory. Kolbe is not as good as Aplon.

[@nox6885]

​@@Nyasalands_Finest what on earth are you basing this on? Kolbe's try per game ratio is greater. How do you know who is quicker? Have you seen them race? Kolbe is also a stand in kicker. I love them both. Gio should've had more opportunities in the Bok jersey but SA was still obsessed with size.

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

@@nox6885 Simply because Gio mentioned it in an interview. They were both on the end of year tour team in 2018. He also mentioned that Zahier Ryland, Mapimpi, Nokwe and Chavhanga were the quickest players he played with. Fun fact: Even a 38 year old Aplon was still quicker than Kurt-lee Arendse at the Bulls.. I think you also forgot that Aplon was a kicker..He was also the stand in kicker behind Joe Pietersen. Remember he used to take the drop goals when he was in the 7s team

[@EllliotJackRussel1]

Quite surprised you did not include his touchline drop goal. Great vid anyway.

[@mrfearfactory94]

Brilliant video. I'd love to see one of these style of videos about Morne Du Plessis

[@duncanidaho9492]

amazing , i remenber he played in france at grenoble , the 2nd pocket rocket with russel

[@juliojulio5601]

só great tô see what small players can do.

[@gnarly3256]

Master Class!

[@colinfeder841]

He was the smallest but with big heart.Go Gio Go that was the chant at Newlands'

[@mondlimchunu8489]

A certified Rugby GOD!!!🎉

[@duncanidaho9492]

lovevideos fm SA , you show the entires actions , you love rugby ; fm france

[@MsGorganzola]

What a player!

[@kwedini1181]

That brumbies try you could’ve sworn he was pressing his nos in that scrum cap😅😂😂

[@G.Mouries]

Kolbe learned from him no one will understand

[@WalterWhite-sm2dr]

The sensational Gio Aplon .

[@nqobanidlamini7829]

Thank you for this. Please make one for Butch James

[@HenryDube72]

9:48 that dive 😅

[@kurtjetson1284]

Magnificent.

[@matthanbowles569]

17:11 making a would be tackler pray on his knees..... legendary!

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

Poor Robbie Coleman

[@Fres-no]

Yes!

[@the_katman2181]

Prime era Aplon was almost unplayable.

[@carldanelaubscher1489]

Bekker and Eben in the same second row ...... wow

[@carldanelaubscher1489]

And Deon Fourie playing 8th man

[@ruandelport980]

How they picked odwa over him at the 2011 wc🤣

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

I know right!!

[@sammyvyfers8849]

Heynecke Meyer het hom onderskat.dis deur daaai Einste Meyer Dat gio aplon verlore was vir SA rugby😢😢😢😢😢ek hoop hy besef watse kak hy destyds aangevang het.

[@nicolenemarcus4080]

Almal was te "klein" vir Heinicke Meyer. Gio Aplon op vleuel, Heinrich Brussow op flank, ensovoorts, ensovoorts! Die N@aier!

[@alexlemon27]

We need a JP Pietersen tribute 🙏🙏

[@FantasyUFC]

Can you find some clips of Tonderai Chavanga please?

[@peterschuetz8802]

YES!!!!!

[@Livesport23-x6h]

It's like I am seeing Kurt Lee arendse play

[@zetaapril1296]

APLON🤩🤩

[@chocolate101f9]

Aplon crawled so Kolbe can fly

[@jossiesteenkamp9317]

Appels

[@taauriquemarley9931]

Sa wasted his talent

[@taauriquemarley9931]

Where is the Afrikaans Commentary

[@RealRugby]

Who do you think I am? Supersport?

[@taauriquemarley9931]

@@RealRugby dont get emotional i heard it in the video bro so I just asked out loud if it was directed to u your name would be there.. Relax and breath it's a new year

[@charliepepper3039]

This guy punched above his weight and was unbelievably exciting. I think he would have been a revelation at number 9.