Jonah Lomu creates carnage vs British Isles at RWC 1995

New Zealand wing Jonah Lomu creates complete and utter carnage against the nations of the British Isles during the 1995 World Cup in South Africa.
First up is Ireland in Johannesburg who get demolished, as Lomu bashes them about to score 2 tries, create another as well as create a try that was disallowed with his very first touch.
Then it's onto Wales in the same city, the ball doesn't come his way so often and he is kept quieter, but leaves his mark eventually showing his great pace and then strength to create a second try in two games for flanker Josh Kronfeld.
After being rested for the match against Japan, next up is the quarter final in Pretoria against Scotland where he uses his pace and power to create a try with his first touch, and goes over to score a try for his own soon after.
Then in the semi final against England in Cape Town, Lomu delivers a famous performance steamrollering Mike Catt for his first try and going on to get 4 in the game and aged just 20 establish himself as an international sporting superstar.

[@eamonmulcahy6030]

The greatest player in the history of the game, boy were we privileged to have seen him

[@anthonywalker6168]

Until he played the springboks… but yes, we was one of the greats

[@joemama6710]

@@anthonywalker6168 lol he bumped like the whole team

[@joemama6710]

@@anthonywalker6168 South Africa Mayer plans to stop him and New Zealand won

[@jadenphilander8799]

@@joemama6710 never scored one try against the springboks.

[@MIK23458]

Yes but the boks needed a dodgy referee to stop him.

[@sulu6726]

As a Kiwi I was in rugby heaven seeing Jonah destroy England in '95. Yet I recall that Jonah never gloated about that magnificent feat, and was truly gracious and magnanimous in victory. I learned more from Jonah's actions in his subsequent years off the field, than I did from what he did on it. He was the epitome of sportsmanship, and a legend of the game. RIP big man.

[@1980extremeG]

Fair point. I'm English and remember this game well, was in high school at the time. We (England) had a good rugby side in the 90s and even played quite well in this match; but of course we had no answer to Lomu. He just arrived out of nowhere in this tournament and basically owned it; was NZ's ace card in the deck and was unstoppable in this match against a good rugby team. There may never be a rugby player like this ever again, a true exceptional talent. RIP Big Jonah.

[@1stearlofflaxman]

Any man who puts the wind up Will Carling, brushes off Rob Andrew and Tony Underwood and runs over Mike Catt must be admired. As a life long England supporter I should have been appalled, but could only sit and stare in wonder. Truly there NEVER will be another. RIP Jonah.

[@lardinhoredbeard5089]

I WAS apalled at the time, that was as much as the coaching and the team pick, but regardless, NZ would have won that game 10/10. As an Englishman it depressed me at the time, but like everyone I realised how ridiculous Jonah was and what a huge talent and asset to the game he was an always will be. He wasn't alone in that AB squad, even without Lomu they'd have done us, closer, but still done us. Weird fact, captain Carling scored 2 tries against the ABs that day, but Jonah stomped that. Good on him, great bloke.

[@treychambers9350]

That is freakish athleticism for a near 120kg man and awesome to watch.You were a breed apart big guy.Thank you for these memories.RIP Jonah.

[@DelilahJChil]

My heart is broken. Jonah Lomu was one of the greatest players ever. RIP my childhood hero x

[@fattwat1]

As a Welsh fan I must say what an amazing player we loved him in Wales

[@ragnarbloodeagle7686]

Thanks for knocking over all our players Jonah, nobody else could have done it, thanks for all the truly great rugby memories. A true giant of the game. safe journey.

[@790228AJS]

What a legend. Amazing to watch. From a South African fan

[@Ligerpride]

I was only 12 in 1995, but I knew even at that young age what a special sportsperson Jonah Lomu was. World Cups brought unknowns right into the forefront internationally back then (rugby and football), there wasn't the same exposure back then as there is now. Lomu appeared like some sort of mythical figure, godlike almost, it honestly didn't look possible to stop him. South Africa pulled off a marvellous display on him to stop him in the final to create their own bit of magic in the tournament, everything consider you'd have to think that I can't see another World Cup to top that for a very, very long time. Back to Lomu, he had the whole lot, speed, power, strength, movement, physiology. I wouldn't be the biggest fan of rugby, but watching him in 95 was a real treat for anyone who likes sport. Just a couple of years later his career was effectively over, and just 20 years later he was dead. A cruel turn of events.

[@Zarkava8]

Jonah Lomu: Human Bulldozer who demolished the opposition. R.I.P

[@colinhooper1933]

Found out he died this morning, RIP Jonah Lomu A tragic end to a great player.

[@DamianRangi]

lol "oh, the ball popped out. I know, I'll kick it straight to Jonah." lmao

[@christiangerhardt2408]

+Damian Rangi Best is the commentator says it is a quick pass. ja with the foot. Good luck against the French. a Bok All Black semi would be awesome. I don't mind who wins so long we continue the black green and gold tradition.

[@callumbaird5341]

+Damian Rangi worst thing anyone has done ever.

[@DamianRangi]

+Damian Rangi RIP Jonah. Thank you for everything you've done for the game, for the black jersey, for your family, your country and the world. True legend.

[@thtgrindentertainmentprodu935]

Damian Rangi 🤣😂🤣😂 dumb arse aye

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Ireland isn’t part of the British isles

[@SethHesio]

He just makes it look so easy. Sign of a true genius

[@Holden308]

Even as an Aussie I have to admit that Jonah Lomu in full flight was beautiful to watch. Awesome runner of the ball.

[@TheFunkhouser]

+Baz theblue STFU you utter tool.

[@TheFunkhouser]

Baz theblue Oh you can hand it out but cry like a pussy when its given back. Wow how lame. Bet youre an Englander

[@baztheblue4193]

***** not sure why youre being a boorish prig,as I said not interested.

[@TheFunkhouser]

Baz theblue Lol yet you keep replying. Just stfu then.

[@TheFunkhouser]

Baz theblue I bet you do that to all the boyz

[@thakrak]

Jonah, you made me cry then, tears of joy. Today the tears are different. Thank you for all those moments. Go in peace.

[@Gravitating]

He's up there with legends like Bruce Lee & Muhammad Ali.. A true Master of his art.. R.I.P.

[@ewenwhitelaw8662]

+Gravitating Ali must be just visiting as he's not dead!

[@mateolopez4611]

totally agree

[@arserobinson7118]

+Gravitating ali is still alive!

[@Yunginspirit]

No, Ali just passed away! ):

[@lapislazuli4865]

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[@BRAIDERMAN]

As an Aussie we all loved to watch 'Big Jonah' when he played with New Zealand's 'All Blacks'. One of Jonah's nicknames was 'the runaway refrigerator' - RIP Big Jonah.

[@southsea8252]

loved watching Jona play...imagine wat he would of done in rugby league and the Nfl...unbelievable talent...R.I.P Bro..

[@jehoiakimpedro2939]

It's 2020 and still binge on Lomu vids. A few imitators and pretenders since but it may be a lifetime before we see another player like him.

[@paulwatkins142]

Unbelievable its like watching a real life superhero... He'll go down as the man who changed rugby forever.. A true legend....

[@FernandoFernandez_192]

I am really shocked about his passing. He will always be one of the legends of rugby. RIP from Argentina.

[@salemmurray711]

Dont need to pass when you can run like that. 😉 jj I know what you mean.

[@ThePoolerguy]

jonah to rugby is like ali to boxing can you imagine how much more he had to give if his rugby career wasnt cut short jonah you monster respect mate.

[@stuartrangihuna8206]

The greatest No.11 in the history of the game...or will ever be! Jonah was truly a phenomenon, who would of thought a man built like a lock/loose forward could run like an Olympic 100m sprinter! Jonah gave us so many amazing memories, winning the gold medal with the New Zealand sevens rugby team at the commonwealth games in Kuala Lumpur 1998. His match winning try in the "greatest game ever", against Australia in 2000. Running over the Top of Mike Katt to score in the 1995 world cup. So, thank you Jonah for doing so much for the game that we all love. P.s. How good was Josh Kronfeld to be in support of Jonah. A most underrated open side flanker in my opinion.

[@lopaaione]

Power , pace and sidesteps , a thing of beauty to behold.

[@karlmccarthy15]

RIP Jonah. This is how we'll all remember you.

[@ray.shoesmith]

Not only was he one of, if not the greatest Rugby player in the history of the game, he was also humble, down to earth, kind, big hearted, and an absolute thorough gentleman. RIP Mr Lomu, it was a pleasure to watch you play. Even when you were thrashing Australia.

[@ntwadumela6566]

LOMU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

[@oafie1326]

big ,strong, fast ,brave , uncompromising, what a player, what a man! Rest in peace jonah

[@judithcarvellkaraitiana1484]

R.i.p.big fuller we miss you so much we still watch your mighty runs

[@1Cocknose1]

RIP..... What a outstanding player, a once in a generation rugby player such a shame he was plagued with illness who knows how good he could have been.

[@surambaya]

RIP Big Man. You changed the Game!

[@beatenbytheclown]

I was 12 years old when he did this, it was amazing to watch. Look at the run vs Ireland, the last two defenders are kind of looking at each other going 'you tackle him'. God knows what he would've done to Japan had he not been rested. RIP.

[@eviannafaye5269]

My hero Jonah Lomu....I'll miss you. Rest in peace xxx

[@yuriboyka6943]

Hi😉

[@hankhardigan1104]

"Gavin Hastings half-stopped him a wee bit"

[@samstock6565]

Ha yeah, great commentary from the Scottish. Gavin Hastings was no push over till that day

[@keiththompson2172]

R.I.P. Lomu - what a player!

[@carl1095]

1:17 Well done Geoghegan. Just hang on to a leg son.

[@dumitriuradu8481]

Still humiliated them. That was the 4th man 😄

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

He did better than many others to be fair, actually made the tackle.

[@robertrees1435]

Simple the best there will never be a awesome player like Jonah Lomu again what a fantastic player he was he had to be the best winger I had ever seen RIP JONAH LOMU you will always be remembered as the great winger and player

[@santosl.harper4471]

the best thing about this vid is the commentary....... absolute thing of beauty

[@Derry_Aire]

R.I.P. big lad. Legend.

[@cdemo1186]

Ireland is not part of the british Isles. Jonah Lomu is a legend, may he rest in peace.

[@strangedays4]

This video is nothing short of a comedy sketch. The opposing team players crashing into one another is hilarious

[@dieselsubmariner1639]

Unstoppable. God I wish he had played longer. RIP Jonah The best that ever played.

[@frostyguy1989]

Holy shit, Lomu was unstoppable in his prime! Just look at all those tackles slipping off him like butter! A real shame his career got cut short by kidney failure.

[@basilguts1786]

That’s natural talent.Took the world by storm from such an early age.He had everything,the whole lot.

[@georgetelea6927]

An icon on and off the field. RIP 🐐

[@taraishot100]

Jonah was so humble never boosted about his amazing tries never spoke a bad word about anyone he was pure class RIP legend

[@11calman]

Jonah Lomu, we would see him around the streets of Auckland In his Truck with a Massive speaker system, Such a nice guy to speak to, Yep Love the bloke

[@Adam-zq5rw]

The speaker company Fusion actually brought out an audio line of equipment with his name on it. 🙂

[@sherman4970]

Total and absolute pleasure to have been lucky enough to be around at the same time as this gentleman! Truly has to be one of the greatest ever to be on the rugby pitch!! A game changer and an icon!!

[@craigthom6675]

Out of his time legend

[@nearlysteviedan1275]

Sometimes you watch someone or something that just makes you smile and also sad at the same time..

[@camillabarclay4049]

Oh yes i remember this. What is good is they are all backing eachother up nicely.

[@Like_ability]

so great to watch. thanks for all the memories big man.

[@dombrandon3185]

Rest in Peace. It was a pleasure to watch you. You were a one-off, an all time great and the world of rugby is a far brighter place because of you. I'll never forget that World Cup semi in '95. Will Carling was interviewed afterwards and, with a wry smile when asked about you, simply said, "The guy's a freak". Simply the very best.

[@fiji82bad]

The greatest exhibition of any single player ever at a rugby world cup. RIP big guy.

[@shadow-Sun]

Lomu really was that good boy how he devastated Englands lads on many occasions the power and the speed of this great player really was a step above , I love my team (England ) but have nothing but respect for Lomu even when he broke my heart on the field against us ....

[@converse91970]

We will never see anyone like him again. Thank you Jonah Lomu for entertaining us rugby lovers all around the world! Condolences to his family, friends and to Kiwis!

[@marcolima1617]

He was a force of nature. I remember watching him in his prime and was in constant awe of his ability and raw power.

[@vita213.]

Rest In Peace my hero Jonah Lomu!!

[@martincheung9465]

RIP Jonah Lomu

[@leonzermmurphy7053]

RIP Jonah. u were a legend of the game and will never be forgotten. Not just in NZ but here in Ireland and around the World. Rest easy big guy!

[@gizzmo8024]

Kronfeld and Lomu, what a combo.

[@Alcagaur1]

The serried ranks of enemy tanks in every known engagement have done less damage to English morale than the simple sight of that man. A phenomenal talent, with a heart to match.

[@stelley08]

Thumbs up to all the New Zealanders that remember the 3:21 comment

[@louixwaru6046]

RIP Jonah Lomu :(

[@normanelder3481]

A legend is gone but not forgotten

[@salejnr]

I can never stop watching these videos of him RIP

[@jefffiji624]

rip big guy

[@Redswipe]

03:40 is just hilarious. He was an amazing player.

[@marclawyer2789]

I'll never forget that England/NZ match...watched it in a bar full of Aussies and Kiwis. 😳 I didn't think we'd win but I thought we'd put up a better display. Zin Zan Brooke getting a drop goal was the ultimate lemon juice in a paper cut moment. Second half was a bit more respectable as the defence got a bit more organized. Jonah was a giant amongst players and a seemingly great guy, taken far too early from both rugby and life. RIP.

[@joeblagden1814]

Lomu was simply Amazing .. in the world of rugby he was an Example & Inspirational 🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉

[@Damudean]

I watched his whole career but see these highlights make me realize he was probably better than I remember. I do know that he was unwell for most of his career also

[@timbennett5809]

R.I.P. Jonah Lomu .... a great man, humble and dignified and yet a monster on the rugby field. Greatest ever!

[@waynegriffith5606]

There will be wingers as big and heavy as him. But none will have his combined pace, step and size. He was a legend and only about 80 percent fully fit as we now know. Scary

[@right2watermidwest835]

What an absolute legend of the gamr

[@mfice1975]

The greatest of all time,Incredible power and speed.A total legend!

[@4d4d4d4d4d]

Rip , one of the greatest players ever to grace the rugby field

[@Tehui1974]

I still can't believe he's gone. RIP Jonah.

[@lutalokambuilansana656]

Lomu was an awesome black force that no one could defeat, look at the trie he scored against the Irish, 4 fully grown men couldn’t bring him down, and he was only 19 at the time.

[@fonosola]

Such a humble giant with destructive powers on the playing field. RIP Jonah

[@toakasi6425]

The All Blacks have never seen or produced a player like Jonah since he played and this over a decade ago now Jonah really captured hearts and minds to the game not just eyes ...... Rugby is not the same now.

[@BgAltair]

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the news today... RIP Jonah Lomu! You were truly a legend

[@Skyscraper2015]

A player who was beyond anyone else of his time, I don't think I have ever seen any other player just run over opposition players like Jonah Lomu. I am just glad we, South Africa, were able to shut him down in 1995. But I just want to keep watching him scoring, and scoring unless it's against South Africa. Because he had a skill no team seemed to know how to handle. It was quite impressive but also so typically All Black. Not much brutality as just pure pace, and skill of dodging, squeezing through and being downright heavy and big player.

[@DavidNWalker]

I was privileged to be at the match against Ireland when he burst onto the rugby stage. What a player. R.I.P. Jonah Lomu.

[@varnster9438]

Not just power and pace but skill too. Wasn't great for my team at the time but a joy to watch. Saw him interviewed on BTSport just before he died - a class bloke too. Such a shame.

[@neilbe7118]

He was without doubt the best winger of all time best back and possibly the best player. I've never seen anything like him

[@servaashofmeyr271]

Remarkable ...and then they faced the Springboks in the final :)

[@hashiemstoffberg7933]

From a SA supporter, Jonah Lomu was the all time greatest

[@Doooooooooooood]

Safe journey Jonah RIP! Gone but never forgotten. Never!

[@karamp242]

He put rugby on the world map!!! Legend 🐐

[@matthewmcmullen1224]

Best player ever for the all blacks

[@kuharua54]

There's been plenty of bulldozers in rugby but Lomus pace in combination was what made him legendary. Without his size he'd have been a good winger.

[@jasonsmith3573]

a one man wrecking ball. What a legend.

[@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4]

he was 6'5 260- 300 lbs and ran the 100 meters at 10:46 he amazing ball skills and amazing Ballance and was fairly strong also had great technique when it came to contact, Rip the big fella

[@titeragogogoforitjuventusb6843]

Rest in peace our loving supper star.we miss u n may the good lord take u to is place in heaven.

[@KeepFunkyBaby]

Sad day for Rugby. RIP Jonah Lomu. Taken from us far too young. Condolences to your family and friends around the World.

[@arserobinson7118]

kronfeld and lomu were a good team in the 1995 world cup

[@dunruden9720]

When something that big comes at you that fast, you are wise to duck! RIP Jonah!

[@JayRicoche]

Ran through every country.... although Aussie proved the greatest game of all time. The man is a God :o

[@gezzarandom]

Junior Moe Well except SA, the one country he never scored against. They had the right idea, cut the ball supply to him so he didn’t get the ball in space.

[@papaquonis]

I don't know much about rugby (a virtually non-existant sport in my country, at least in the media), but I know the name of one player; Jonah Lomu. Watching this it's easy to see what made him a star - what an athlete!

[@isitwasit8756]

Best ever player and no one trick pony either like some big backs who can only use their size to run straight at defenders ... lomu had it all... immense pace, agility, a fantastic step for such a huge winger and yes when needed could also just run straight through other players .. every time the ball went to lomu?? There was a buzz of excitement in the crowd .. not many players achieve that at the very top tier ....