Greatest defensive fly half to play the game of rugby.
@sketch37446 жыл бұрын
Carter by miles
@theangrygamer8956 жыл бұрын
You couldn't be more right.
@tees4life6 жыл бұрын
butch james?
@tollyt74656 жыл бұрын
Dylan Muir hahaha hahaha, just had to change my incontinence pants when I saw that...
@tollyt74656 жыл бұрын
By some margin the best defensive 10 ever, with all others judged against him and found wanting in many respects. There have been a few hard hitting 10's, but none as consistent, as tactically aware defensively or as brave in putting their bodies on the line. Any back row in a side with Jonny could ignore his channel as a weakness, which gave them so many more options, and opposition knew it was a waste of time targeting him, and that allowed him time and space. He got even better once he had the surgery on his dodgy shoulders even though it robbed England of his talent for almost 4 years when he was in his prime. Very few foreign players go to France and become respected and adored as though he were a Frenchman, and even fewer Englishmen.
@scrumpymanjack3 жыл бұрын
I grew up playing rugby at school (pretty well, if I say so myself) but watching England games that were full of flimsy mistackles, grabbing of shirts, pushing and just plain, simple misses. It was a constant frustration. Then Johnny Wilkinson appeared on the scene. He didn't let anyone through. Not only that, he made them think twice before trying it on again. He tackled man AND ball, breaking down the other team's next phase and interrupting its rhythm. His tackles were often so hard that he made the other team lose possession. I had always thought that rugby could be played to a higher standard, and Johnny was the living, walking proof.
@502waf9 жыл бұрын
With his tremendous kicking, it's easy to forget what a brilliant player he was in the rest of the game. His defensive game was easily a match for his kicking. One of the best players of all time. Great skill, determination and focus.
@luchiboy9 жыл бұрын
Commandment #7 - Thou shall not run into Johnnys shoulders. You'll get fucked My fav Englishman, coming from a kiwi. Fearless and very modest.
@jordy466827 жыл бұрын
Haha awesome! :) Look at 0:53 - The number 5 is just smiling to himself, he's like "sorry bro, you broke commandment #7..." :D
@iain7725 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't it be commandment 10? ;)
@JCB411abuser10 жыл бұрын
England, you owe Jonny one body
@telstar99 жыл бұрын
Unheard of a fly half dropping people like that ... .. never be another like him.
@saltsalty38075 жыл бұрын
man there's Owen Farrell doing the same exact thing and getting hate for it now. Games gone soft
@lutherblissett90704 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanwise4047 Where are the late tackles? Apart from the Bergamasco one what was illegal?
@jonathanwise40474 жыл бұрын
Head Nicka In Charge obviously we aren’t talking bout the same dude so shut the fuck up bitch
@infernogamers1683 жыл бұрын
George Ford puts them in
@simonbackhouse51426 ай бұрын
@@lutherblissett9070 At least 50% of those tackles would be yellow or red cards by today’s standards. No complaints back in the naughtiest.
@LaPtiteAnglaise Жыл бұрын
As you get older - new generations are often only interested in the current or new. It’s difficult to articulate the measure of this brilliant young man. His skill. Commitment. Bravery. Intelligence. Character. Thoughtfulness. A very special human. I have to say - I LOVE seeing this cerebral number ten SMASHING back row players in half - and burly centres who trade off their ‘physical presence.’
@anonymous-gv6du5 жыл бұрын
GOAT. There will never be another player like this.
@jackfaulkner26888 жыл бұрын
If you hear someone say Jonny Wilkinson could only kick, its like saying "I don't really watch rugby".
@jackfaulkner26887 жыл бұрын
DVN I've heard scotsmen say it. I've also heard Matt Giteau talk about tackling Wilkinson in 03 thinking he'd be a national hero if he hurt him, then working with Wilkinson in Toulon and coming to admire him for his discipline and unending self improving efforts.
@tyonamin7 жыл бұрын
+DVN Huh? We say Wilko is only good at tackling and kicking, when compared to Carter.
@joecopsey96685 жыл бұрын
@@tyonaminBetter at tackling and kicking*
@iain7724 жыл бұрын
@@jackfaulkner2688 giteau actually commented about wilko with tinds and hask on house of rugby talking about how wilko was vastly underrated for his overall game
@michaelwallace88619 жыл бұрын
What an incredible player and all round bloke he was. His neck and shoulders must be ruined. One of Rugby's legends
@davejones13727 жыл бұрын
players like him are seen rarely once in a generation intelligent man who could literally control a game with his mindset special players and an unbelievable work ethic he's up there one of the all time greats :)
@offwithhishead25563 жыл бұрын
As a Wales supporter I want to diss him, but just can't. He was the best 10 I ever saw play, and we take a real pride in our tens here in Wales. I felt for him too when he fessed up about the hat-fires he had after quitting rugby. Hell of a guy.
@timfrost0810 жыл бұрын
Perfect example of technique and bravery. Put his body where it would hurt and didn't care about the injuries. Legend.
@MegaHariboboy Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, he did care about the injuries. There was an incident where he had a panic attack on the sidelines because he was so worried he'd done in his Cruciate Ligament.
@timfrost08 Жыл бұрын
@@MegaHariboboy well thats understandable. My point was that as a fly half (and not a massive guy) he didnt have to try to hit like a truck but he did anyways.... gave himself plenty of damage because of it like his famous 'stingers'
@ewaf888 жыл бұрын
A lot of his hits would be deemed illegal now - but what a force he was.
@ewaf888 жыл бұрын
+Tom Farrow Yes Richie is a good example - and he got away with absolute murder in the 2011 final - ask France.
@ewaf888 жыл бұрын
***** Yes they were - far too much respect.
@yoe919 жыл бұрын
Yes, Jonathan was a unique no.10, pure class in every possible aspect. One of the great gifts from France to England...
@lieutenantdanielson9 жыл бұрын
*England to France
@mikedanger259310 жыл бұрын
Wow I didn't realise he was so tough. Loved that little voice over at the end, as well. Great vid.
@MTJRugby10 жыл бұрын
thanks bud!
@jayl91102 жыл бұрын
Johnny Wilkinson was a jack russell disguised as a rugby player. Absolutely zero chill.
@imanton_209 жыл бұрын
Legend ! Amazing Flyhallf and such a huge defender and tackler, tough guy
@luis-albertovargas57809 жыл бұрын
Indeed, thank you Jonny. And thank you Mothertrucker Jones for this nice compilation.
@SkankingStripes10 жыл бұрын
This guy was my hero growing up!
@EvrybdyKnwsTht9 жыл бұрын
what couldn't he do? true legend
@mellilore10 жыл бұрын
At 5ft10in you really need huge balls to tackle like that and you need even bigger talent to actually succeed. Respect from Italy!
@Greylin919 жыл бұрын
It's quite incredible he can just stop a a 6"4 fella, 18 stone like that despite being 5"11 and 14 stone! He's obviously worked out a way to generate as much power as possible and just manages to release it at the perfect time. Must have obliterated his body in figuring that out.
@bulltraderpt8 жыл бұрын
+Greylin91 Looks like it's timing and belief in himself. The smallest bloke on the field can take down the biggest. As the old saying goes: "It's not the biggest dog in the fight, but the biggest fight in the dog."
@MrAnamchara4 жыл бұрын
Poua Kai I think this is a moot point because of course 60kgs difference in size is going to annihilate even the largest opposition forward on the field. Jonny showed that he has the courage and heart of a lion to even try and take him down on his own
@joelfrancis87095 жыл бұрын
Johnny Wilkinson and Owen Farrel are my 2 favorite players of all time....im South African btw
@saltsalty38075 жыл бұрын
Thank fuck there is a South African who understands. Wilkinson is a legends, and it's partly because of his tackling that he is, yet when Owen Farrell did the same sort of tackle vs SA, everyone went nuts and he got a load of hate...
@benhawley47917 жыл бұрын
Johnny's just about one of the best rugby player ever
@danielcarrington660910 жыл бұрын
Yes jonny is know for his kicking and passing but for me he has to be one of the best tacklers rugby has ever seen.
@hasifhazimelias9 жыл бұрын
F.offandstopasking mequestions well I think, the best no 10 ever at tackling. Cant name anyone better. Carter is definitely a very good defender, but not the strongest.
@rickphillips5098 Жыл бұрын
Every young man who wants make it playing rugby has to watch how Johnny tackled ! Just incredible!
Lowered stance, good centre of gravity, hits with the shoulder and drives up with his whole body. Animal.
@alexgravelle1646 жыл бұрын
Immensely strong for an average sized player, as well as possessing great skill and technique. A true legend of the game.
@doulos8810 жыл бұрын
The one i remember is at 3.20. England were winning by miles and it was the last minute or so but he still threw himself into a tackle that injured his dodgy shoulder again
@jemwf3307 жыл бұрын
The legend himself has arisen
@kg2120ify10 жыл бұрын
Great video man! You've obviously watched a lot of footage very closely, i saw some hits from Toulon and the early 2000s i thought no one else knew about... this is awesome.
@MTJRugby10 жыл бұрын
kg2120ify thanks man! Yeah I took a while to find all of it, I certainly didn't want to leave any out aha
@lorrainehiew48702 жыл бұрын
Bloody love him. No wonder he was always broken.😟
@Tom74jura2 жыл бұрын
For me the best rugby player (I'm french, but we never have players like that in France)
@tobiey3129 жыл бұрын
You are not running into the 10-12 channel if this boy is here
@calcadao2 жыл бұрын
Im very proud to watch him play
@dannyboywhaa31463 жыл бұрын
That was the best thing about Jonny! His defence. No hiding your fly half in the defensive line... he led the line!
@maxk67807 жыл бұрын
He tackles extremely high and it's incredible how he gets them down like that
@Calumistheguy10 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid!
@happyspanners10 жыл бұрын
Best 10 ever. Amazing video as well, keep it up :)
@MTJRugby10 жыл бұрын
***** thanks mate, fair few dislikes on here already though aha
@LyesalotRUGBY10 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@TheAcdcnz9 жыл бұрын
i always told people this guy is way stronger then he looks.
@Krazeeyfool9 жыл бұрын
best fly half to touch the game
@azza2328 жыл бұрын
+Pete n ...is dan carter by a country mile. I'll give Johnny his dues though. A pinpoint kicker and a fearless defender
@winchuni227 жыл бұрын
Dan Carter by a country mile? I don't think so. Its up for debate for sure but no country mile ahead for either player.
@jeremymerrifield72447 жыл бұрын
+Aeron Giles ... Ask Colin Meads. Pinetree made it very clear who he would rather have in his side. DC was wonderful but Jonny just had that edge about him.
@barrysidings6155 жыл бұрын
Aaron Giles Carlos spencer was better than carter. Even the kiwis didn't know what to do with him
@paulm24674 жыл бұрын
@@jeremymerrifield7244 yes, a New Zealander picking another New Zealander, there's a surprise.
@realMaverickBuckley5 жыл бұрын
Greatest 5/8 to play the game.
@TheRugbyPack10 жыл бұрын
My favourite video :)
@MTJRugby10 жыл бұрын
Aha thanks bud!
@RubyDoobieScoo9 жыл бұрын
A "Big Hits" montage for a Flyhalf? I don't think there will be another player worth making one of. Great video, I would love to see an "exodus" tribute for all the All Blacks leaving/retiring after the World Cup, a compilation video/s would be a great way to bring in players like Jeremy Thrush and Ben Franks who can't really justify having a video to themselves.
@7dayspking9 жыл бұрын
That impact at 1:37 is legendary.
@NitroBiteX9 жыл бұрын
Well he is a legend so....
@southy238 Жыл бұрын
You must mean at 1:48 surely?!? 1:37 is nothing compared. I mean come on, really?
@Nathan-u7y Жыл бұрын
Tackling owen Farrell is really all rounder
@Boa181110 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@edwardwoolley175010 жыл бұрын
This was sick!
@Kaiviti2713 жыл бұрын
The only fly half in the modern game who love to smash people with big tackles
@IgnaceR1529 жыл бұрын
Utter legend.
@zippy805510 жыл бұрын
He certainly batted above his weight defensively. No wonder he had so many injuries, putting his body on the line in front of much bigger players.
@JointJourneyFitness10 жыл бұрын
great video, thanks
@tommyers21838 жыл бұрын
One of the best
@hphenderson857 жыл бұрын
Wilkinson was a great player but his tackling technique took its toll.
@shearer5674 жыл бұрын
And here ladies and gentlemen, Johnny Wilkinson, the real fucking deal.
@garyskinner24227 ай бұрын
“You might of heard of him? Former England captain and Toulon player Jonny is probably the closest thing I’ve seen to the perfect rugby player.” Dan Carter ,New Zealand.
@michaellejeune77157 жыл бұрын
Ok, I just recently got into rugby, and basically knew him as a kicker.. but damn, that's some great play. At the right place, and tougher than he might look. I reckon some of those hits would be under question with the new regulations, though.
@madmarx78019 жыл бұрын
such a beast
@MrAlexTech5 жыл бұрын
Hang on a minute, is this the Battlefield music?! Also great vid 😅👍
@hagar63598 ай бұрын
Greatest fly half ever. You can see why he had so much trouble with his shoulders later on
@giavirtae5 жыл бұрын
great player, even DC named him best opponent ( when fit )
@mitchelljack15905 жыл бұрын
the best ever..
@tobywilson16310 жыл бұрын
The Man.
@jacksonlyons63010 жыл бұрын
Love you Johnny
@Vinagre3 жыл бұрын
Pound per pound, Wilko is the toughest ever.
@LyndonT1810 жыл бұрын
The ultimate professional.
@uwaishafizal27479 жыл бұрын
Wilkinson was a beast.
@SebCharnock10 жыл бұрын
Fearless
@mattsquires815710 жыл бұрын
It's sad that the tackle at 1:03 on Justin Bishop would probably get at least a yellow card nowadays. I think it's a perfectly good tackle!
@jenniferriley7125 Жыл бұрын
A seriously hard competitor
@kevinwalker8189 жыл бұрын
legend
@thetardheinrich9 жыл бұрын
respect to wilkinson!!!!
@MarkGoodsonCambridge2 жыл бұрын
The best pound-for-pound tackler ever I would say. Hard to underestimate his influence. So often sides decide to send their big runners at the No 10. Not much point with Wilkinson.
@uncommonsense6457 жыл бұрын
There is a huge tackle that is missing in all the reels of john wilkinson tackles, the one on Nathan Grey!
@dbullock1005 жыл бұрын
I'm one of his biggest fans but a few of these tackles would probably be cards now (maybe a couple of reds). What the commentators were describing as great tackles would be talked of very differently at this world cup. It's still fantastic to watch these hits though and any card issued to him would have been in complete contrast to his character.
@jordy466827 жыл бұрын
Look at 0:53 - The number 5 is just smiling to himself, he's like "sorry bro, you broke commandment #7..." :D
@MarcusAhye8 жыл бұрын
The 26 Idiots who don't like this video need to have a good look in the mirror. Honestly!
@Youre8 жыл бұрын
They're*
@MrAnamchara7 жыл бұрын
Picking someone up on their grammar doesnt invalidate a fair opinion.
@Tenereus9 жыл бұрын
Your last big hits video was about a 6'4, 17 stone man who runs 40m in about 4.9 seconds. Here, we have one about a 5'10, 14 stone man, and it's arguably even better. Haters: tell me again about how Wilkinson is overrated.
@tyonamin7 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest 10 ever but I cringe every time someone compares him to Carter. So in that sense he is overrated by many.
@MrAnamchara6 жыл бұрын
I think if you compare Wilkos play to any other facet of the game bar physicality and hard tackling to Carter , you are right to cringe.
@newspaper99495 жыл бұрын
Tyonamin thing is if Wilko had played his whole career without injuries he probs would have been better than carter.
@carlsworldofwisewords89073 жыл бұрын
@@newspaper9949 ridiculous comment. He played to what I believe was his level best, more of the same would t make him better than Carter with ball in hand 🤷🏼♂️
@robertofulton2 жыл бұрын
@@carlsworldofwisewords8907 Carter was good with ball in hand but the rest of his play was decidedly average.
@decinhuman7 жыл бұрын
Beat fly half ever.
@Youdannny5 жыл бұрын
Was just thinking how many of those tackles would now be a red or yellow card. We won't be seeing many collisions like these any more. Will just have to reminisce on KZbin.
@cardigan30009 жыл бұрын
unquestionably the greatest ever england player - not much competition sadly
@CrusaderCats8 жыл бұрын
He's the second best player ever :D
@winchuni228 жыл бұрын
+cardigan3000 What?
@Jacob07008 жыл бұрын
+Mental Fuck the best no argument
@CrusaderCats8 жыл бұрын
Jonah Lomu is the best, then johnny
@Jacob07008 жыл бұрын
+Mental Fuck England player pal
@DunkdaHunk9 жыл бұрын
I know the backing music is a remix of the battlefield theme, but can anyone link me to it? By far my favourite of all the versions done.
@MTJRugby9 жыл бұрын
DunkdaHunk check the description
@Sttylex19969 жыл бұрын
Wilkinson , Gorgodze is coming ! :D Run , Run .. :D
@chrispeterson78653 жыл бұрын
Imagine the shock they got the first time they tried to run over this 5'10 fly-half.
@charliegoldson7 жыл бұрын
beast
@BUSAmordesky12310 жыл бұрын
wilkinson was defo a one off.
@thegeekdu2410 жыл бұрын
The best
@filippolamanna793 Жыл бұрын
The tackle at 1.44 is just a foul, apart from that, great material
@14rs27 жыл бұрын
Wilkinson was a number 10 who could dictate the game, kick and tackle!!! This is why he is so much better than Farrell and Ford who aren't the full package like Jonny was
@johnhealy66763 жыл бұрын
What a player Strange chap but one hell of a player
@Pauld42 Жыл бұрын
Some of those would be borderline today.
@thehumbleairgunner7505 жыл бұрын
One of England and the Lions greats
@MrAnamchara8 жыл бұрын
Dan Carter takes the best all round no 10 of all time BUT Jonny Wilkinson hit harder and had more injuries from his bravery. I always thought , if he had looked after his body he would have had scored the most points in history
@joseignaciosalamanca25004 жыл бұрын
You cant change the way someone aproaches the game. He was physical and that takes a toll on every rugby player... Specially a small one. Eventhough I think most of the injuries come from hes mental struggles, not directly of course.
@MrAnamchara4 жыл бұрын
Jose Ignacio Salamanca explain how his injuries came from his mental issues ?
@joseignaciosalamanca25004 жыл бұрын
@@MrAnamchara sorry I wrote that high us fuck yesterday. Definitely not, may affect a bit the way You play but will not damage your shoulder jaja, but seeing how brilliant he was it did not affect him that much for sure
@MrAnamchara4 жыл бұрын
Jose Ignacio Salamanca Ah the dreaded weed lol
@lrgonzalez201210 жыл бұрын
Make a video for nro. 10 argentine Nicolas Sanchez - The Killer - top scorer of 2014 Rugby Championship and man of the match last weekend when Los Pumas beated Les Bleus in Paris with his penalties and 3 superb drops!
@MTJRugby10 жыл бұрын
lrgonzalez2012 it's definitely a possibility bro,he's had an amazing year. I'm half way through making a Joaquin Tuculet | 2014 video which will be out in about a week or so :)
@NestorChuse10 жыл бұрын
Would you upload a Brian Lima tribute? there aren't any in youtube. Congratulations from Spain!
@RossPotts10 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, is he still able to walk!? I admire rugby players for the ability to go without pads, but there's a reason we outlawed head shots in a tackle here on the left side of the pond...
@JCB411abuser10 жыл бұрын
what are you talking about? he isn't using his head at all
@RossPotts10 жыл бұрын
JCB411abuser looked like it bounced a few times. .. my mistake.
@JCB411abuser10 жыл бұрын
Ross Potts his head may take a bit of abuse but it is never the initial point of contact like AF players do. pretty stupid way of tackling, without helmets they would probably die from the impact.
@RossPotts10 жыл бұрын
Nah, "just" paralysis.
@JCB411abuser10 жыл бұрын
Ross Potts they'd be lucky with paralysis, i'd say death would be 50:50 without helmets the way AF players "tackle"
@Fr0styIsHere7 жыл бұрын
As a welshman, Johnny and Mike Tindall are the only English players I like, being retired helps tho haha
@radlowry52457 жыл бұрын
Wow - I will always remember his tackle on Bergamasco the Italian flanker who was a great player himself - he had a run up, size and momentum on his size - when i first saw it - I thought the had killed him, Bergo's head thrown back. Unbelievable commitment to the tackle and no one on this planet can deny the strengths he brought to the game. Great great player and a genuinely good guy. For you footballers out there - hmmm why not stop the cheating, play acting bollocks and man up! It really is pathetic and spoils the game. You might as well call football 'sports entertainment' and get the match choreographed :-)
@JackW92405 жыл бұрын
A lot of these are very nearly high, and some would definitely be carded now...