Prime Jason Robinson was UNREAL

[@jonnybaynham1689]

Twickenham's volume always kicked up a notch when he got the ball. The South Africa 36-0 hiding was a great game where he kept fighting and punching until his hamstring gave up. Really had an all court game by that point - kicking, defence, catching alongside his unbelievable step and acceleration. The Barbarians game, his final Twickenham one, felt like a fantasy with the world cup winning Springboks against a team with Giteau, Nonu, Conrad Smith, and Jason Robinson. I still can't believe I got to see Nonu, Smith, and Robinson combine and he really showed how much of a legend he was with those 2

[@smithytri89]

The crazy thing is by time he got to Union he had lost some of his speed and agility compared to when he was playing League at Wigan in the late 90's. The guy was a phenomenon.

[@NuclearCraftMod]

And this is just the second half of his dual-code career… some of his runs and tries for Wigan in rugby league were incredible as well.

[@wilzilla]

Yeh this doesn't do him justice at all

[@neildisley7779]

More incredible tries when he played for Wigan Warriors, beat the best of NRL in their own back yard. Such a dynamic player ⚡

[@gingertronmk1]

Very fast yes, but what really gets me is the acceleration - he's 0-60 faster than just about any player I've ever seen

[@Benjamin-g8d8q]

then you havent seen alot of players\

[@kuikyroje]

I think Cheslin Kolbe is probably the most comparable winger we've seen

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

​@@kuikyrojeShane Williams..

[@waynegriffith9124]

​@@Nyasalands_Finestall day

[@jonnybaynham1689]

​@@kuikyroje for sure I see a lot of Robinson in Cheslin and I mean that as a huge compliment. Same with Shane Williams. Cheslin's probably got a wider side step while Robinson that shotgun blast acceleration but these are the guys you show up to rugby to see.

[@harrybrown1513]

The best back three player England ever had, every single time he had the ball in hand the volume went up, he could run faster sideways than most people could in a straight line. I was six when he scored the try against Australia, but I'll never forget my uncle leaping out of his chair and nearly putting his head through the ceiling and watching him scream come on into the Camera

[@TomFarrow-oo5wm]

He was a remarkable athlete and by the time of 2003 he'd developed a real instinct for union too. He'd still be an incredible winger now as his 100m was still better than Jonny May's or Christian Wade's 100m times. And that's ignoring that his real talent was the step and acceleration over the first 20m.

[@somanytakennames]

Never get tired of that run against Wales in the QF. Turned the game around.

[@fatneck2008]

I was at that game and we bloody needed it !!!!

[@finnnickells5548]

The greatest off the mark, show of hand, acceleration and courage there's ever been in a winger/fullback. Still feel he doesn't get the credit he deserves. Walks into any greatest world XV easily.

[@samacw]

He changed team's tactics, because they knew that any kick his way could get returned 30 metres or more. Lewsey added to that with his pace and willingness to run and it really helped England in the territorial game in that golden era.

[@jonathankulik-cl1pn]

The wasn’t prime Robinson, this was Robinson in his latter career years. You should see his Rugby League career highlights. Absolute rocket.

[@paullapoublade4914]

Now we want his highlights in Wigan rugby league !! Please !

[@45321jussus]

This man had real gas to score many run away tries jason robinson does deserve his fkowers for being the fastest english winger in the 00's

[@CabbageBloke]

Pocket rocket and a gentleman to boot. He never swore.

[@mhoppy6639]

Only three people I’ve seen with a similar step - Cheslin, Shane Williams, and David Duckham who regularly dummied the cameraman- which happens here at around 3:42 Honourable mentions to Phil Bennett, Danie Gerber, Blanco, Serevi, Carlos S, and Jonah who in fairness was altogether a total one-off in other ways as well.

[@waynegriffith9124]

As good as he was in union he was epic in league for Wigan

[@davidpeters3857]

Jason,Josh and Ben were an amazing back three for the Poms

[@WashingtonThwackhurst]

He actually looks like he's running too fast for his legs to keep up. Energy personified

[@johnmitchell2269]

Jason Robinson, Ben Cohen, Josh Lewsey, Mark Cueto, James Simpson-Daniel, Ian Balshaw. No wonder we were so good from 2001 to 2007.

[@jonnybaynham1689]

We were awful 04-07 and for the years after bar 2011 six nations, plucky 2nd placers between 2012-2015, then a decent side 2016-19. Jason Robinson was one of the finest to play but England were mainly dominant 01-03

[@johnmitchell2269]

@jonnybaynham1689 2007 we reached the world cup final.

[@jonnybaynham1689]

​@@johnmitchell2269 and were 4th that year's 6 nations, conceded 50+ points over a few tests that summer to SA, mauled 36-0 in the group stages. We weren't world beaters for sure

[@joeholden2528]

Not prime here… prime was at Wigan where he would go the full length of field.

[@neildisley7779]

Fantastic athlete, he had blistering pace and amazing, natural rugby ability in either code ⚡

[@mattjwhite1984]

Imagine Jason Robinson as a running back in the @NFL

[@Jaymess24]

They dont make them like him anymore 😄😄

[@GGRUGBY]

He was fastest man during this time ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Zavala1]

And this is just his union highlights. In league, with the extra space, he often looked like the tiny winger (Mather?) from Jonah Lomu Rugby.

[@Justaglorifiedcrew]

Wigan legend 🍒 ⚪️

[@delcope8695]

Breathtaking to watch! What an athlete !

[@craigmcghee4]

When he played for wigan he was far more deadly

[@extremesportsify]

Absolute legend

[@bedtimewithben5802]

Would dominate in all eras

[@Scotty56389]

Never clicked so fast upon seeing a video title

[@josephsoap2698]

Prime Jason Robinson was at Wigan ,where i watched him regularly.

[@Barristerboy]

my favourite English player of all time

[@nicklennox311]

That opening clip took me rght back to Rugby 08! Thank you

[@somersetfan1]

The mention of Simpson-Daniel and how often did Robinson play alongside him because they were both massively talented.

[@ddfann]

A wee man with a huge presence

[@AdTurnerr]

Its a shame theres not many clips of him playing for Sale online

[@AndrewDavidForde]

@@AdTurnerr yeah real shame I couldn’t find much - pre 2009 there’s a real lack of footage it’s very frustrating

[@Waywind420]

The prototype player for Cheslin Kolbe.

[@paulgres3427]

It feel like I'm seeing the credits of Rugby08

[@damisu8]

He’d have made one hell of a running back

[@mthokozisimyende787]

He's acceleration is crazy

[@duffmancb11]

Forgot about him he was an absolutely class exciting player

[@biggeordie245]

Excellent in defence too.

[@andrasszabo1570]

Fuck me, he was absolutely rapid in his prime!

[@paullegend6798]

Second French try in the montage. If you see a wider angle only 2 Englishmen on that side. Ball has gone the wrong way, totally outnumbered. And then Robinson doesn't something that should have been impossible.

[@EdwardKeen-yq3to]

He’s rapid and goes from 0 to 100

[@bennevis3692]

Do prime Simpson Daniel please

[@jordannangwala4608]

Cheslin Kobe is the second coming of Jason Robinson

[@moptopbaku6022]

You're having a laugh, aren't you?

[@migyman321]

Faster than kolbe

[@marcos8435]

Best 15/14 i've ver seen

[@JackD87]

Didn’t realise he played 12 too

[@helainewilliams8253]

Someone who just loves to run with the ball not like today's boring plodders in an England shirt

[@paulelletson99]

A good Leeds lad 👍👍👍

[@boourns]

Probably my favourite player

[@HoratioNelson78]

Makes you proud to be English

[@ianmarshall170]

Entrance fee alone, bums on seats!!!

[@rprobp186]

First

[@entmeister-general415]

Poor mans Eli Walker

[@michaelmarone7522]

Yet he won a rugby world cup, what has Eli Walker achieved now again?🤔

[@moptopbaku6022]

Eli Who?