When Taniela Tupou put the rugby world on alert | Schoolboy Rugby Highlights | RugbyPass

Taniela Tupou, commonly known by fans as Tongan Thor, is now one of the top props in World Rugby for Australia and Queensland Reds. Back in 2014, Tupou sensationally emerged on the scene for Sacred Heart College in this match. After this match, everyone was talking about him.
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[@elitedavidhorne8494]

His dad was looking forward to him moving out. That way he can be the man of the house again.

[@spenny5545]

Lol that made me chuckle

[@Ethan-yb3kf]

most likely his dad was twice the size

[@potterj09]

Hahaha true

[@silasgrace4225]

His father played for Tonga

[@arc1869]

His dad was probaly bigger

[@scrumhalfwing]

I bet that 9 was relieved when he threw the dummy, gave him an easy out

[@eparamasovea1133]

😂😂😂😂 9 would say that the dummy was a miracle.

[@deecee527]

😂😂😂

[@samuelwells4018]

Literally what I thought as it happened

[@theephraimite]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@khyzaxv8001]

Nah he just didn’t want to try and tackle him 😂😂

[@moosa9850]

This guy has 2 redwoods for legs, bloody hell.

[@aphaseelec]

More impressed by his speed than his skill

[@haiderqabal551]

He generates so much force hes 135 kg isnt that tall his legs are huge has a low center of mass compared to alot of people and is hella fast. Absolute beast.

[@INEDABJRSA]

Some of the most scared defenders I've ever seen on a rugby field especially the fullback doesn't want to get near him

[@shayden4168]

Do you blame them hahahahaah

[@INEDABJRSA]

@@shayden4168 not really tbh🤣

[@jackmeagher4554]

I do blame them because it’s rugby your not suppose to be scared if your to scared to tackle them go play soccer

[@oscargt3951]

@@jackmeagher4554 I highly doubt you would tackle him. You're probably a 50kg winger that thinks they can tackle.

[@greylynn-snakevenom113glc7]

@@oscargt3951 👍🏾🤣

[@danishhazlan1154]

Im more impressed by his speed,I dont blame the defenders being scared to tackle him 😂

[@captik291]

Everyone gangsta until Taniela has the ball. It's not his skill. Everyone is just scared as shit to tackle something so powerful. It's like running in front of a car. Insane.

[@AhTu1306]

Or maybe a rhino

[@MaoriiGurLO9]

Well this year he's been stopped by every nz team easy lol. He's only a monster when he's playing other Australians.

[@darrenjantjies9027]

@@MaoriiGurLO9 that's cool, congratulations!

[@Reecey28]

@@darrenjantjies9027 ngaw dont like the truth that the kiwis shut him down easy? 😂😂

[@Rotavegas1]

@@MaoriiGurLO9 haahaa yea aye

[@davidk7672]

Coach: ok boys...let's go over our game plan that we've been training all week for for the big game. Boys: Doh give it to Taniela. Coach: precisely...now go out there and have fun.

[@alltimesport1211]

And then your teammates say why didn’t u tackle him lmao

[@tlatu5637]

😂😂😂

[@ClikDis]

Facts🤣🤣

[@HG-wl2fm]

Bruh u gotta do ur job my guy if he beats you he beats you but u can’t have fear on the footy field

[@alltimesport1211]

@@HG-wl2fm true

[@alltimesport1211]

@@HG-wl2fm you don’t know it but sometimes I’m scared or not confident to tackle and this message helps me thx

[@MC-yh9bw]

The Zion Williamson of rugby!

[@gabrielsamson8142]

God bless you Taniela Tupou. Do your best and be successful in life and in your future.

[@1971dave]

This was years ago, he's like 25 26 now, Tupou is an Australian professional rugby union player,,,

[@meshaqvekene6062]

Anyone else notice Hoskin Sotutu in the black headgear for Sacred? Two players that went on to play at international level.

[@GM-ow2cx]

I applaud Taniela's work effort and focus.

[@KiwiSpartan1]

I can agree I was one to disagree with his work and effort as when he expressed himself if he didn’t get picked to play for New Zealand he’d go play for Australia and he did. He played his 1st game and there was an article about his performance or exposing his mentality about how he lost his temper or something along the lines of that. He has come very far and I can say I was wrong he grew into his role as an Australian Rugby Player and a good one at that The all blacks clash they had they shut the Tongan Thor down Only can see where this takes the bro

[@happychappy7115]

he's nifty on his feet and positions himself well to receive passes; reads the game

[@OzzieCarwashes]

Rugby is a team game, all of you pass it to No. 3!

[@checkmate1430]

😂😂😂

[@terurehepaki3394]

@4:38 defender be like "please please please throw a dummy so I can take it"

[@KonFry]

He was actually out when he scored the first try...

[@dodda]

He was, what a hit from the fullback.

[@on-es2575]

Second try looked like a forward pass too. No less impressive though.

[@grinningtaverngaming395]

Well spotted!

[@echo8168]

Where did he go out?

[@staneaston6855]

@@echo8168 watch his left foot it goes into touch before the ball is grounded

[@jeffcarey944]

I remember playing Sacred Heart in college, they have clearly come a long way since those days

[@cashualpete]

What year and what grade did you play?

[@QuakeSide]

🤣🤣

[@siyasinya4778]

Supporting all the way from Fiji!!!🤙🏿💜

[@demitripepi]

Gotta love genetics. Absolutely blessed

[@jackbaum1734]

How long has that guy been around for? He’s a f*cking machine. The pace on that 135 kg boy is crazy.

[@finlayanderson1743]

No longer a school boy he’s 25 and Australian international now

[@RRSmurf]

Since his birth.

[@RugbyManual]

The way he just breezes around the fullback at 2:25

[@paulthegaull]

the fb values his life too much to attempt that tackle

[@Eratiik]

1:00 the way the fullback looks around after he bounces off 😂.

[@icewizzard666]

Wow! Awesome guy and intelligent playing!

[@randyschwaggins]

Baby rhinos leg is bigger than the opposition 15...🤣🤣🤣

[@DampONion]

1:37 in the replay of that try his foot is in touch before the ball is grounded

[@Outdoorcookwarereviews]

Great Samoan player

[@panismith1544]

Tongan: 🇹🇴

[@finn54123]

Bruh your joking right?

[@baileygilbert4766]

Smith Nah he is a Australian 🇦🇺 player now because he chose to play for Australia 🇦🇺 over his birth country Tonga 🇹🇴 which is sad 😢 , But I do not have a problem with him tho because it’s his choice to disown his birth country for a foreign country.

[@potterj09]

My lower back is munted these days thanks to people like this. Respect to warriors though. Great talent, kid's a warlord :)

[@user-jq2cu9fs1b]

If he wants to play for New Zealand, I will support him out of my heart. If he prefers OZ, then let it be.

[@akantz3048]

@Deto Qcney where are you from

[@redevo1]

@Rocco Rossi he didn't choose Oz. he wanted the black jersey but the abs wanted him to play thru the ranks and he was impatient.

[@roc6012]

@@redevo1 where'd u get that information

[@camwells9726]

@@roc6012 he wasn’t eligible for Nz junior teams due to his Tongan nationality, he had to wait until eligible. I can’t remember the exact details how it worked but Australia weren’t so strict on that , he had less of a wait , so he was gone .

[@BlackGold-fc7tu]

A prop supporting the wing. Beautiful.

[@dalefutrelle1441]

Strong, beefy and fast... That dude is built for this type of sport.

[@vitaleaialeo9687]

This guy is a machine

[@Kaii_679]

Pure Tongan muscle & power this young dude possess, and the speed I think the coaching team needs to rethink his position in the front row as his showing talents to be a good centre mann. 💪🇹🇴💪

[@dylanmedley824]

lomu in the making right here go hard g

[@petersadlier9692]

This young man has skills

[@panismith1544]

Yes: for a big fella!!

[@happychappy7115]

like the way red 15 bounced off him

[@chaddyyy9401]

Yeh same 🤣🤣🤣

[@dewdproduction]

Bro I did not expect him to be that fast. Likeee....wtf? Boy got fast feet 😳

[@dosdahrk4504]

Oh this is schookboy rugby in New Zealand..miss it heaps

[@LC-kt6zm]

That's what's known as a solid unit!

[@KuroSamaMG]

this kid made a whole compilation in just one game

[@d.t.3538]

The new Jonah Lomu. Badass dude right there.

[@baileygilbert4766]

Nah, LOMU is a class above then the Aussie Thor.

[@davidbinge7832]

He was out in that first try

[@jaymanuwave]

Noticed

[@lewiskupa8166]

and forward pass in second third tries

[@davidbinge7832]

The ref must've been too scared to call NO TRY 😂🤣😂

[@peethauptfleisch4763]

Was on plane sitting next to him few years back the aussie team flying with us nice bloke big unit

[@lifeOFzeff]

Reminds me of a guy in our U13 rugby team. Deon Carsten end up playing for Natal sharks and for the Springboks.

[@BobMaori]

I bet the All Blacks selectors be keeping an eye on this boy, hes a beast and a half,

[@CK-eg3qb]

He plays for wallabies 🤣

[@themanagement69]

That first try was hilarious. No prop I ever played with would even be in position to score that try lol

[@thomassoane4302]

Hes like the prototype for prop-flanker 😂

[@ragnar930]

He went out

[@yesbutno3450]

4:09 Watch the no.5 run up then became a deer in the headlights. Dang.

[@JamoonXerxesSauber]

🤣🤣

[@stilllow8062]

What a beast Malo toko💪

[@JahnNeema]

I'm aching just watching this.. Some tough dudes

[@joelboonzaier1515]

one of the best props in the world

[@BigNastyFB916]

This man said "100% Pure Tongan Beef" best description ever!!!!

[@exodusdiva2295]

Damn..this guy is fast and solid as ice

[@mrc7627]

Bloody good job 👍

[@Therileyrileyriley]

4:30 clear forward pass lmao

[@panismith1544]

Possibly 🤔

[@courtneygibbs8390]

I love watching players you know in 7 years will be superstar

[@tonysa2337]

Nothing against this boy, but it's unlikely he will have any impact at senior international level if he even makes a national team.

[@WUSZNN]

@@tonysa2337 hahahaha boy where you wrong

[@pat1589]

He's probably only 16, what a freak talent

[@lamiascimmiaedepressa9050]

17

[@edvardthomson7264]

No... plenty of schoolboy players that are huge and dominate at this level. Means sweet fa. This bloke would last 15 mininutes in league. So slow laterally and to turn. He'd leak more points than he scores

[@zion2106]

@@edvardthomson7264 u clearly dont know rugby

[@edvardthomson7264]

@@zion2106 😂🤣 OK clown

[@fiddledeedee6970]

1:37 clearly foot in touch...try....Willie lose says good officiating

[@jackbaum1734]

Wouldn’t have changed too much tbh.

[@KiansCricketNThings]

It’s schoolboy rugby, sorry to shock u but they don’t have a big screen and a TMO

[@RRSmurf]

@@KiansCricketNThings Sorry to shock you but if you can see a mistake was made, it CANNOT be considered 'good officiating'. Understandable? Maybe. Good? No.

[@LOLZ329]

@@RRSmurf so maybe the ref didn't see it then? That's why he didn't call it? They didn't have the fortune of hindsight or pause and play like we do on KZbin now

[@RRSmurf]

@@LOLZ329 The assistant ref (his job) clearly didn't see it. But the player was in touch, therefore this literally CANNOT be 'good officiating'.

[@smoovegaming7340]

We can have all our opinions s..the difference is , hes making a name for himself..hate him or love him, he has earned respect from alot of today's great rugby players including LEGENDS, that alone is enough, the kid is making a impact ..

[@yurim7803]

Beast mode.

[@DragonJadeGalactiko]

Taniela Tupou: Comes to the scene Faf de Klerk: Finally a worthy opponent

[@rldays9179]

I wonder if that is David Havili they mention in SAC?

[@spitzndtruth1484]

Good hands speed can cut angles legs of a super hero yeah he will go places

[@Calidore1]

Unstoppable runner! what's his scrummaging like?

[@ekkas303]

Commentator: 135kilos of pure Tongan beef lol

[@clintoruss153]

Wow this guy has a bright future

[@mattie3349]

Blimey he is quick for a big lad!!!!!

[@pwithers2]

Looks awesome in the loose - all the skills and power - want to see if his skills in the tight match up - look forwad to seeing if he breaks into the professional game

[@amatmc8319]

Dont know if your trolling or not. Guys been professional for some years now...

[@leeberry7292]

What a beast

[@thegoof_1048]

This guy is awesome. He’ll be a professional sometime soon.

[@charlieheller2107]

Search him up 😂🤦‍♂️

[@smolgok384]

I wouldn't be surprised if an Aussie team signs him up

[@checkmate1430]

@@charlieheller2107 🤨

[@baileygilbert4766]

Are you joking or being serious???, just wondering.

[@thegoof_1048]

@@baileygilbert4766 I’m serious? Sorry don’t watch much rugby. But came across the video. Hopefully Australia don’t poach him. Would love to see him in a All Black Jersey

[@jasonmccredden1050]

He runs with such a wide gape like his pigeon toed that it makes impossible to tackle both legs and I don't mean his stride I'm talking about the width between his legs he runs bow legged unbelievable

[@Albusdumbledore840]

I see that now

[@xdeadyoungx]

1:37 his foot went out before grounding the ball.. 5:08 massively forward... LOL ... anyway I look forward to seeing this man play super rugby, hopefully for Auckland!

[@GerardK678]

He plays for reds and wallabies brass

[@xdeadyoungx]

@@GerardK678 awesome

[@captainspalding69er]

Holy shit those legs.. goodluck in your future young fella.

[@lifeOFzeff]

He is fast af

[@pacus1973]

This guy didn’t skip leg day

[@elazarluciano9406]

Just like TUISOVA😊👍👍👍

[@singvang1247]

My man's mom must have had a hell of a time finding pants that fit those those as he was growing up. Holy crap his legs are massive!

[@pakijew4]

i remember when sonny bill and Israel faloua became star even before they started their high grade , this kid will b gone to union easily , league might not b as interested as game rules are changed and league now look for lean and fast guys , this kid is awesome

[@boogez]

He was going to be a star no matter what game he played in

[@Kim-re7hs]

Damn this kid is pretty good! He might make it to Super Rugby one day

[@kml7121]

He plays for the Queensland reds

[@elstonkamaka6889]

One of his legs is as big as one whole player 😳

[@themantiss]

yuss SHC represent!

[@conradeskins3362]

Jesus he's a big Boi and fast

[@84422112]

Just wait until he fills out a bit.

[@dilanjanwijetillake1132]

He already has, he plays rugby for Australia.

[@Nicesty]

Yeah plays for aussie, but not really going anywhere there! Wasting away all that potential.

[@greylynn-snakevenom113glc7]

@@Nicesty says who? He’s doing allgood mate. Making a living outta the game he enjoys says hes doing very well.

[@jokadantot145]

😂😂 hilarious

[@MaoriiGurLO9]

@@greylynn-snakevenom113glc7 not really lmao. His rugby is average and all he's really got is a massive build. Nz stop him every time he tries to run, he makes no difference in scrums against nz and he gets penalised more than our front rowers in scrums too.

[@kml7121]

The Tongan Thor🤩 up the pit🔵🔴🔵

[@atanhussain9]

Prop outrunning the centres

[@panismith1544]

Lol 😆

[@foleni_masoe685]

All Blacks is waiting for you ❤❤

[@Leatherfacet]

Moving 135 kg at that speed takes incredible muscles.

[@rayyedrahman8988]

and hes fast omg

[@victoriabridge01]

He reminds me slightly of Jonah, just keeps on running through and quick on his feet!

[@prismblack5003]

bright future no doubt

[@Yaahboi52]

No one that big should be moving that FAST 😮‍💨

[@Fooshiee]

This kids great, the wallabies should really sign him up

[@pakik7788]

The next Jonah Lomu respect💪💪

[@stephanielegros6719]

Not quite mate. Not even near the same level

[@naur6012]

6:03 I’ll give it to that guy that was the best way to tackle this beast lmao just take out the legs

[@mikerigby1048]

That grass cut on tupou 😂 kelston boys just wanted to get tupou down at least once

[@samuellp1146]

no. 15 looked like anyone would look if they tackled the ground,,,like "why am I tackling this guy alone again?"

[@Hazvy100]

Ahahaha the actual man💪🏽

[@hellovanite]

What a surprise an Australian player with ties to NZ

[@panismith1544]

Yop!!!

[@gunsack2427]

Half the NZ population have moved to Australia and are Australian citizens so yer makes sense.

[@hellovanite]

@@gunsack2427 yeah.... nah just like every other Aussie I know you're talking shit

[@gunsack2427]

@@hellovanite I was just guessing? But just looked it up and about 1 in 8 of you move to Aus. So I wasn't that far off even though I was joking.

[@hellovanite]

@@gunsack2427 Brush up on your maths please bro.

[@karlinladeramusic]

Blue helmet in the red is good!