Best Match Ever? - Australia v New Zealand - Tri Nations 2000 | Rugby Highlights | RugbyPass

[@gabrielantoniodelrealmarqu1555]

I am Mexican and in my country the RUGBY is not known only soccer and American football. I watched this match live on cable and since then I became a RUGBY fan. So much so that I play it in amateur form with Argentines, Canadians, Americans, Japanese, Brazilians, Austrians, French and everything in my country. The RUGBY is definitely universal. THANK YOU for uploading this important video for me. LONG LIVE THE RUGBY

[@lift4life332]

Keep it up bro

[@chrisgould101]

Start team Mexico!

[@realMaverickBuckley]

I heard there are some really loyal enthusiastic teams in some of the bigger Cities there. Welcome mate

[@floydkingi4364]

"The Rugby"

[@madmatsurfboards9064]

Orale guey!

[@sithumrajakaruna9904]

What a video! No bullshit music and unnecessary personal commentary. Just the magical footage. I love you man

[@gpugh100]

Totally agree keep posting

[@mrjackbilbo]

Justin marshall is annoying as a player n commentator

[@Exostars77-A]

Lomu, the greatest rugby player of all time bar none. And the most exciting. I say that as an England supporter who watched in stunned disbelief as Lomu scored 4 tries against England in the semi final of the World Cup in 1995. Never before or since Lomu retired have I seen a player with his power, pace, handling ability, who could side step beautifully off either foot and most impressively, his outstanding rugby intelligence. A man who always played for the team. He will always be remembered fondly as long as this game is played.

[@metalnz7685]

Your right he should be remembered for being a team player ,

[@flyawaytodie]

There have been many imitators. There is only one genuine article.

[@Seriouslydave]

The mj of rugby

[@novak7970]

Nah. Richie McCaw player and Capt.

[@cspace1234nz]

...no question Lomu was legendary and a great player, but far from the best player of all time. There have been some stunning all-round players that rate higher as overall best. That's not to take away from the big man but things need to be kept a bit real.

[@tsheporakgotho2371]

Can’t believe he’s no more. May his soul rest in peace Lomu

[@stuartrangihuna8206]

I remember watching this game with my Whanau, live on TV. What an awesome display of running rugby, this is how rugby is supposed to be played. Both teams made this one of the greatest games in rugby history. Jonah Lomu, Tana Umaga, Christian Cullen, George Gregan, Stephen Larkham, Stirling Mortlock...great names from a golden era.

[@MrWillt100]

Wow a lot of great Aussie greats in this team. A period of time when Aussie rugby were up there at the top and us Kiwis also held them in high regard.

[@kenmckinley1526]

That was a impressive Wallaby Team and that back line was quite spectacular and always gave the All Blacks problems. Stephen Larkham is a beast. I hated when he got the ball because he was so unpredictable. And when you have one of the strongest halfbacks in the game feeding you.

[@stuartrangihuna8206]

@@kenmckinley1526 I'll say mate, that Gregan/Larkham combination caused us some real problems.

[@mikemurphy2880]

What is a a Whanua?

[@timbaker4253]

Rugby isn’t “meant” to be played in any particular way. The aim is to win the match. Doesn’t matter how. I love a good arm wrestle with strong defense and powerful set pieces.

[@urbanfryk2878]

Cheers from a former rugbyplayer in rugbys "outback" Sweden! A million thank's for upload!

[@TheThinkingMathematician]

I remember touring the garden route of south africa as a young man....then waking up early to watch this game with my friends......we were in awe at the level of rugby in this game.......as south african supporters we were always supporting the team that was losing and it changed so many times in the match .....one of the greatest games ever for sure! a day that lives in my memory forever

[@MrBlereau]

At that time the Tri Nations was like watching the NBA or the BPL. The level was so high and Australia vs NZ was the the equivalent of Brazil-Argentina in football.

[@pstamaria]

A really brilliant game. Well played by both sides. And with Lomu on your side, how to lose?! The joy he brought to fans worldwide! May his Soul RIP

[@niozella1041]

The level of rugby played in this match has never been surpassed. What a game!

[@BAZMAC15]

I was in the crowd that night best night ever !

[@ronfroehlich4697]

If they televised rugby games in the U.S. I would definitely be a rugby fan.

[@farhanasharmin8997]

@@ronfroehlich4697 Why do they have to televise Rugby in your country for you to become a fan? They don’t air anything in my country but Rugby is still my favourite sport

[@prc_john4953]

@@farhanasharmin8997 Fr bro I live in the US and I just watch on sketchy sites 😂😂

[@peterflynn7083]

So lucky

[@drh3rd]

From the States. Just watched this match from 24 years ago. Incredibly exciting. Great, great match from two great nations.

[@philipcarthy2977]

To see jonah lomu in full flight what an absolutely amazing player he was,taken far to early legend

[@davidswan9555]

im dan caters son

[@robdykes3659]

No he wasn't taken early he did what god wanted him to do which was to take rugby globally and God took him back again

[@ChurMyDog]

@@robdykes3659 god isn’t even real

[@vanS808]

A GREAT game, possibly the greatest ever, I was fortunate enough to be there, I can still feel my heart sink with the last try by the great man lomu. But our hearts broke when Lomu passed away.

[@Warpedsmac]

All teams were better because of the great winger Lomu.

[@aussiemika1]

I was there too, people actually started to leave 8 mins in when Australia were down 24-0, didn’t want to see them lose by 100. My dad was with me and he is kiwi(I’m Aussie). Probably the greatest sporting event of all time and I’ve been to all of them including superbowls and ringside at championship fights. Was no loser that day, rugby won

[@jamescrawford9643]

The Aussies we're notorious comeback kings an I had no doubt of them being back in the game. A lot of Rugby Greats in this game. RIP JONAH!

[@saqoyegoyants2576]

Kxaxas Noroavanqum?

[@vanS808]

@@saqoyegoyants2576 Jhamanakin kekaghim.

[@merby1]

I was lucky to be there on the night. Amazing atmosphere. And even though we lost, there was almost disbelief by both Aussie and Kiwi supporters alike at what we had just witnessed. The train back to the city from the stadium was an experience in itself, hakas, anthems, smiles galore, rugby!

[@DaRuler66]

We didnt lose tho (-:

[@raffarmenio6933]

The standard in this match was next level. High octane stuff from start to finish between the best teams from that era. Probably Australia's greatest ever lineup or depth of talent. First 30 mins was just incredible stuff.

[@LA_BIÈRE_CHAUD]

I’m an American, and I find this more entertaining than American football.

[@janvertonghen14]

It's called NFL not football, football is a completely different thing

[@fernandoerbin6751]

@@janvertonghen14 The NFL is a league, not a sport. And yes, it's called American football outside of the US, as opposed to just football. You might wanna make sure you're right before correcting someone.

[@janvertonghen14]

@@fernandoerbin6751 Oh no! Oops 😬, It looks like I don't care! Everyone outside of the US calls "soccer" football. Only Dumbericans call it soccer

[@allengreene9954]

Rugby would have been Huge if Americans went with it over American Football.

[@nzfreeski]

respect - you can see where the word "touch down" comes from :-)

[@johnoneill1386]

Of course Lomu is known for his fearsome attacking runs, but that pass he got off was absolutely incredible! It doesn't get the credit it deserved!

[@ezekielbeckett5396]

Long live the kegend of Jonah Lomu!!! Enjoy your place amongst the footy gods my friend.

[@fatalexception1269]

All these years later this is still the greatest game of rugby i've ever seen.

[@propellerhead428]

As a Springbok supporter, I must say Lomu scared us the most Especially when he flattened Michael Catt in the 95 RWC...RIP Jona, Joost, James Small you are giants in this beautiful game. New Zealand and all the other Nations, we love to hate you but with out there is no game.

[@Andy_M986]

Well.said man.

[@muiravenue7182]

Go low go hard and take out the Legs they all go down - great player - keep your head out of the way and go in with your shoulder All Catt need to do in that tackle is grab his legs and hold on

[@ray.shoesmith]

Jonah Lomu turning Catt into roadkill is one of the most iconic scenes in Rugby history

[@aussiemika1]

I was at that game with my dad. I’m Aussie and he is Kiwi. It was the greatest thing we both had seen

[@DeLoxley86]

I was there too, and I'm Aussie and my Dad is also Kiwi! :)

[@aussiemika1]

@@DeLoxley86 we have a lot in common haha. What a game to be at. Never forget it

[@dreadynside132]

I saw Jonah .. so i'm here 😉 What a match .. 24-7 after 10min 😳 RIP Champ .. Fan from South of France Great to see Mr Tana Umaga too RCT Marseille .. Thanks

[@MeanAzz_13]

Irish fans were fill of joy when they saw Umaga too lol

[@finn54123]

Have u seen what he’s done with the blues this year, he got dan carter back and their taking on the crusaders and hurricanes

[@ianoian1]

For me, a life-long rugby fan, Jonah Lomu will go down in history as possibly the greatest rugby player ever. For a sports player like him to die of a heart attack at the age of 40 is completely insane!! RIP big man!!

[@MR-tb4po]

An incredible game, maybe the best ever, and made near perfect by Lomu being part of it. RIP big lad. Legend of the game, gracing a legendary game

[@Scoit_Frenzel]

Ever since my parents first showed me rugby I've been a rugby fan in Both league and union. ever since i've loved the sport rugby 🏉

[@CaptainChurrr]

This was named “The Test Match made in Heaven” a roller coaster of emotion - each team firing, close finish and a game winning try in the last seconds. All of this in front of 109K fans. Yes, this is the greatest!

[@Sportsfan1042]

109,874 to be precise lol

[@stevo19763]

O PLEASE, GREATEST EVER. A TEAM BEATING ANOTHER TEAM 32-12 IN A WORLD CUP FINAL IS A MUCH BETTER GAME THAN THIS

[@stevo19763]

THE ONLY GREATEST EVER THING IN THIS GAME WAS JONAH

[@Sportsfan1042]

@@stevo19763 ,oh like the 2015 world cup final?

[@Sportsfan1042]

@@stevo19763 ,Australia were the world champions then and came back from a huge deficit in this game ànd nearly won so the significance was probably more important than the game itself.

[@jamestuomey]

Watching this thinking "wow, the game has changed so much and so quickly", then realised it was 20 years ago. Now I feel old...

[@kaeso101]

No kidding... same here

[@nicholassimpson518]

It's like they're playing on fast forward setting!

[@brianchester4218]

Just think if we had todays laws then what would the score be I think game of penalties for high tackles off side and all, great match wish we could see this these days now it is all kick

[@7s29]

It was better then.

[@jaybestnz]

The shirts are hilariously big... 😂

[@gillesguillaumin6603]

Never seen a such quality of game. I have always a tear for Jonah.

[@alexanderhouser4802]

Such an epic match! From the venue. The ref. The players. The coaches. So many legends

[@Pressah]

I’m a kiwi but seeing the names of Gregan, Mortlock, Larkham Foley pop up makes you reminisce and be thankful watching legends play

[@Shadow_10707]

Yep definite legends aswell as our own

[@ljawgtn1393]

I agree, I've watched these highlights about ten times over the years and reminisce also, from the North Island I lived in ChCh in the late 90s & early 2000s, the Super 12 era. I learnt pretty quickly not to say anything bad about Andrew Mehrtons at work or you would be straight-up lynched in the lunch room!

[@samsamsamsansamsam2712]

I AM INDIAN - I LOVE New Zealand RugbyPass - THANK U

[@byza101]

How sad we have to go back 22 years to see a quality Wallaby’s side… Real men, fighters, typical Aussies of that era… Epic game, may Jonah Rest in Peace 🙏🏻

[@themoops811]

They have made two World Cup finals in the 22 years since this match?

[@Sportsfan1042]

Yes the 90s and early 2000s was Australias golden era

[@byza101]

@@themoops811 How many Bledisloe’s they have won, would be a better yardstick

[@themoops811]

@@byza101 Exactly one team has won consecutive matches against NZ in a series since then. NZ are just better than everyone, unfortunately

[@whokilledjr3719]

And a great wallabies side it was, led by captain Jon Eels along with the likes of Gregan. The key difference was leadership. Both teams had great players, the all blacks at the time had a leadership crisis and didn't know how to address it, hence they picked an inspirational leader in his own rights, Todd Blackadder, but a fairly mediocre player who wasn't considered good enough to be an all black. Wind the clock forward and you'd have Ritchie MacCaw and co of the all blacks, or wind it back you'd have Sean Fitzpatrick (and Zinzan) leading the field. SInce then it seems the wallabies just don't have either the players or the leaders.

[@joeskienz]

The Wallabies were a great team back then and whooped NZ's butts so many times for years. One of the very best teams in history. Nowadays they simply don't have the players that compare to the likes of Larkham, Gregan, Eales, Roff, Kefu, Latham, and Mortlock. Look at how they come back from 21 points down in the first five minutes - that shows the typical attitude of a group of Aussie fighters that didn't give up. Respect from a NZ fan.

[@Sportsfan1042]

But other countries have their eras too but NZ inevitably will always regain the upper hand eventually and dominate again.

[@Nineteenseventy2]

Actually they didn't Whoop our butts many times. They would generally beat us once a year during the Tri nations, after they won the Bledisloe Cup they changed it to a 2 game format. Have to win both to win the cup. Sadly it was always 50/50 split. However, it has been 17 years since Australia has last held it, at the end of 2020 it will be 18. The All Blacks and Australia have met 165 times. During that time Australia has won 44. There have been 7 draws, And New Zealand have won 114 Times. Australia hasn't beaten the All Blacks at Eden park in 33 years. At world cups Australia have beaten the All Blacks twice in Semis. The All Blacks have beaten the Australians twice too. Semi and Final. So be careful about who is whooping who.

[@ljawgtn1393]

@@Nineteenseventy2 this aged well! 2024 we have held the Bledisloe for 23 years! I distinctly remember a couple of times the Wallabies beat us prior to that, in like the 82nd minute! Hated Sterling Mortlock then, massive respect for him today.

[@kathyselden3051]

First time watching a rugby match! Wow!! So much power!!!

[@NS-qj8xj]

I love how right after the announcer says "Larkham with great hands" Larkham butterfingers the catch.

[@cf119]

The best rugby match I have ever seen

[@sinnahj]

Gregon is a world class halfback with great vision and precise passing

[@garyspeed8961]

was there.. traffic caused us late arrival, remembering hearing the crowd go crazy as we climbed up thru the bowels to our seats.... wtf, 3 tries in 5 minutes... what an amazing game we saw...

[@chrisgould101]

Jealous!

[@Nineteenseventy2]

Flew in from NZ the night before, landed, went to the pub, got to hotel at some ungodly hour, breakfast, then to the pub, Then the game, what a game it was, then to the pub, then to the hotel to get my bag for flight home. Didn't sleep in the hotel at all. Loved every minute of it, including the whopping hangover on the flight home.

[@jamescrawford9643]

I had VHS taped an watched this match a dozen times! It definitely improved MY game! HORAAA! Rugby is Life the rest is just details!!!🏉🤪🏉🤪🏉🤪🏉🤪🏉😎

[@westernsellers9148]

Watched the delay on channel 3 that night and this was the first season I followed the ABs after following the super 12 that same year which was won by the Crusaders.

[@huzaifa8401]

This is the first time in my life ive seen a rugby match and loved it

[@swiftbobber]

Watch Canterbury v Auckland, match of the century

[@mthawelihle]

As a South African, I truly admire the skills, rugby brain and talent of one George Gregan. His in field awareness/situational awareness in unmatched.

[@connorvanvuuren6455]

I was there. Never seen a crowd so happy after a loss. We knew we had all seen something special :)

[@thomasbryce7151]

Bloody Great match between All Black's & the Wallabies!! 👍👍😎👍👍 I remember this game VERY Well.. hadn't long moved from NZ to Sydney Australia in 2000. A group of Kiwis & Ozzi's hanging out together at local Sydney Pub watching the game on Big Screen TV... Great memories!!

[@jeanpierresantini9364]

RIP Johan Lomu tu restera une légende du rugby 🏉

[@albertocristianbassoamorel2277]

I saw it millons time , and today again... Best match ever

[@TheRadFactor]

Same here. Bestest evah

[@tomsmyth4836]

Please remember we never, repeat never seen Lomu at his full 100% heath. He was a freak! Bless him for his pure human ability

[@nileshsingh1146]

Tom Smyth so true

[@sii_k4831]

@incogneto the disease that plagued him held him at around 80% fitness throughout his prime. Its quite well documented.

[@Bokgat]

Dont agree repeat dont agree. The onset of his specific disease in 90 pct of cases is mild with few side effects if any. Few side effects if any. Later years maybe worse. Later years maybe worse. I repeat...

[@justincampbell6489]

Lomu was at his peak

[@Nzl32Ac]

@@justincampbell6489 Lomu was ill in 95 let alone in 2000

[@darkhorse3k]

What an amazing memory. Yes, it was one of the greatest games between the two. When all the big names were out there. Can’t say how many times I’ve watched this. Gotta love these 2 great sides ❤

[@darkhorse3k]

Gotta say, this is when Australia was at its best. As an All Black, I have to say I miss this rivalry.

[@TravisTarrant]

My heart broke when Jonah Lomu died.

[@conorm2524]

He was a good soul.

[@scott7008]

i saw the video of the funeral....incredible respect

[@lambertlambert7076]

Rugby was the most amazing team sport when Lomu was playing on the field. Now Rugby is a boring sport.

[@scott7008]

@@lambertlambert7076 yes , I really see your point, its not the same flowing rugby as before. Its more bang, crash. start again, bang crash...etc. More league. but its still an amazing spectacle and the sheer guts of the players are still there. So I still love it.

[@MeanAzz_13]

@@scott7008 Heavy influence from League. Phase after phase like 6 tackles. Now the A.B'z have a ball playing F.B, like League with Lockyer, Slater, Boyd etc all ball playing Full Backs.

[@camelo1495]

The BEST match ever was there and mind blown! Aussie supporter as well

[@bFORCe2003]

This is regarded as the best ever Rugby Game and I would agree with it. The best ever World Cup final was the 2015 RWC final between the same teams, both teams played positive, open rugby.

[@Sportsfan1042]

Yes and NZ won both

[@zogzog1063]

Points result ok NZ. Real result: Heroic battle. As a kiwi - all good. But what is truly more important is the TITANIC STRUGGLE. Thank you so much to the players. Even after all these years (2021) the physical commitment remains awe inspiring.

[@stephenmolyneux7865]

The days when the winning team didn't just kick it into touch when the clock had run down. Impressive stuff.

[@mateozorraquin193]

I dont undersantd why when wallabies kicked into touch at minute 41 of the the 2nd hald the match didnt end

[@maxencedupont7934]

I remember Lionel Beauxis "missing" his kick at the 82' minute during a France-England couple of years ago. I almost had a strock, but we ended up victorious.

[@liamkeogh5135]

@@mateozorraquin193 yeah it’s strange coz the commentator says at 42 mins that there is 3 mins to go! And the hooter goes at 45 mins!!

[@mateozorraquin193]

@@liamkeogh5135 hahaha i really dont understand what was going on there

[@ay613]

@@liamkeogh5135 it might be because they used elapsed time.

[@mysticproduce705]

Two great rugby powerhouses playing an exceptional match. Thanks

[@fredkelly6953]

It was most definitely a special one. In terms of greatest, for a roller coaster ride yes although the parameters are too varied and subjective to give it to one game. One of the greatest.

[@AliceChipatiso-p3h]

Lomu may God bless your resting soul. I thank God for the time you played rugby. I used to enjoyed watching you play. Especially when you used to perform haka then see you playing rugby was breathtaking. May your soul rest in peace. 🙏

[@kevolab4356]

From a south african supporter. Greegan was most probably the best no 9 of that era. Epic player

[@Hshdysissnwhwwu]

So many tries scored in this game that would of been disallowed in todays game. Also George Gregan is arguably the best scrum half of his error

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

nah, he just done what he was meant to do, never saw anything brilliant.

[@TheFunkhouser]

When Australia could actually play.

[@agz471]

Yes this team were such a good Oz team

[@Warpedsmac]

Releases by gregan from the breakdown so fast.... today delayed too long.

[@kaeso101]

Not just the greatest rugby match ever played.. but the whole Bledisloe 2000 series was the greatest ever!... starting with this game and ending with the match at Wellington where all blacks gave arguably the most beautiful set piece try ever from the line out and then the hearstopping penalty kick by John Eales... I cant believe it was 20 years ago.. time flies!!

[@lethalkiller9528]

4:54 Can't stop watching that over and over again. What a beauty.

[@kaeso101]

absolutely true!!... Bledisloe 2000 was just epic from this match to the third match where John Eales kicked the winning penalty

[@KyaraNB]

Larkham was a rugby genius.

[@robertwood6297]

watching it live was breathtaking - no time to take a pee. Watson blew his whistle 3 times and everyone played brilliantly

[@robertwood6297]

I was too stunned @@RickSanchez-dn6rd

[@nq875]

You don't see hands like that these days! The passing and interchange is unbelievable!

[@jamestuomey]

I think that's down to a massive improvement in defence over the last decade, rather than a lack of skill in attack. Looking back now I'm genuinely shocked by some of the shambolic defending in this match, and these were the two best teams in the world at the time!

[@Thukkuthukku]

That scrumhalf from the Aussies was Intelligent. brilliant performance .

[@Hondadctrider]

I know nothing about rugby, I never watch rugby and apart from Lomu, I have no idea who any of the players are but I was transfixed watching this.

[@osmanperaltaguzman8337]

Watch england vs scotland 2019 mate

[@Hondadctrider]

@@osmanperaltaguzman8337I Will do, cheers.

[@Sportsfan1042]

@@Hondadctrider ,if you want to watch real rugby watch the SH teams because NH teams are rubbish.The SH teams dominate rugby.

[@MeanAzz_13]

@@Sportsfan1042 lol

[@belfastbiker1000]

the late 90`s were the pinnacle of world rugby ........... it hasnt been the same since

[@TheMku147]

What a game. thanks for the memory...........

[@nick6ix]

George Gregan was a machine for Australia. Probably my favourite Aussie player of those times.

[@JCmultiverse]

As Muhammad Ali was to boxing .. Lomu introduced Rugby to millions globally

[@DominicPannell]

He crushed me when he singlehandedly beat England... and I cried when he died.

[@danfloros4267]

@@DominicPannell competed against in u18 decathlon...he was quick and strong.... couldnt jump very high but god he was strong

[@DominicPannell]

@@danfloros4267 I have a horrible memory frpm 1995 when Jonah (long may he be remembered) destroyed Rory Underwood and then did the same to the rest of the England team. He was truly awesome and changed the nature of the game. A legend.

[@jonathantaylor6125]

The chicken population breathed a massive sigh of relief when he died! What a legend Jonah was!!!

[@annetteelliott1494]

He couldn't do it with the Boks in 95...James Small brought him down! 15_12 🙆🙆🙆🙆🙆

[@tonydefresnaye7027]

So frikken bored w/ this coronavirus lockdown. Dang, no sport no rugby so watching the old games on KZbin. Remember this game. Riveting stuff even now on the Tube. Great commentary. Springbok supporter through and through but to my friends down south I'm still haunted by Cullen to this day :)) try machine when he touched the ball!! Lomu never scored against the Springboks but was much loved and respected. Indeed no matter where in the world, who your team, he had the adoration of rugby fans worldwide.

[@nzrugbyvidz3825]

'If you don't know Lomu, you don't know Rugby.' New Zealand Parable

[@Mazzakitoomba]

Big Jonah. It happened I met him in 2011. Great champ.

[@billmac2049]

Back in the era when Australia versus New Zealand was magnificent Rugby. Australia lost that greatness when the players started spending more time at the hairdresser than on the training paddock.

[@charminjarmin1234]

Bill Macnaught Doug howlett would like a word

[@cortinatim1]

charminjarmin1234 fair call. Big difference is that Doug could play quality rugby.

[@terrymoore2400]

LOL

[@davidvincent9545]

And group hugs in the showers haha

[@hanoitripper1809]

Dont forget Nonu wore eyeliner 🤣

[@sweetvibez7099]

He’s always been & always will be the best Tongan rugby player who has represented the All Blacks!! Rip Jonah Lomu!!!🙏🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@lift4life332]

@Connor Smythe he didn't have to,he just ran over then.

[@connorsmythe9432]

@@lift4life332 one dimensional

[@barryscottdavies585]

watching from the U.S.A : - )

[@veronicaogrady2383]

Bledisloe Cup Aug 1996 Athletic park. One of the best All Black games ever, had all the big names. Great watching live. Peter O

[@Sportsfan1042]

That was a hammering by NZ against Australia in the rain wasn't it?That team was better than this team.

[@ex59neo53]

Lomu a legend ,why ? Because every Rugby fan around the world cried when he passed away :(

[@ljawgtn1393]

I cried reading that! 😢😢

[@deanwinchester9684]

I was 12 years old, I never forgot this match, time passes so fast....

[@anEyePhil]

Don't be fooled by the intense rivalry. Australia and New Zealand are closer than any other two nations on Earth. ANZAC brothers and sisters who will do anything for each other. On a population basis, New Zealand is by far the most successful sporting nation on Earth.

[@coralplow4480]

Was in NZ on construction project in Auckland used to see Jonah at the Papakura Rugby Club also when he was getting Dialysis done at the Auckland Hospital, a modest humble man, what a loss to the world of Rugby, he was greatly admired in England. RIP Big man not to be forgotten.

[@ndumisomagubane6255]

When you have 109 000 people watching you live. You gotta play out of your skin. ❤️🏉

[@David-le7jy]

Christian Cullen was the greatest AB of that era. One of the greatest of all time

[@thibaudduhamel2581]

One of my all times favorite matches. France v NZL in the 1999 world cup is pretty special as well.

[@MeanAzz_13]

2015 W.C quarter final for me lol

[@richwalker1965]

@@MeanAzz_13 which one? I ask because I'm Englsh and I'd stopped watching by then!

[@paulbaker9434]

Lomu made me take notice of rugby.he just had something soecial

[@351xa]

For years Lomu was sick even in this game he wasn't 100% felt sorry for the dude but then again he didn't speak out in his early career days about signs of his health this could have been treated and we would of still had a legend living. NZRU should had a statue of him outside Eden park 🥇. Will never see another rugby player in top level international, steam rolling 2 or more players then out pace the rest. Miss you Jonah!

[@normanelder3481]

It good to watch this game never seen this game.thank you.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

Two of the greatest sides of all time, and the immortal Jonah Lomu being the difference between them.

[@helenwambugu2057]

the love of this great game rugby😇😇

[@THLLS-ej2tq]

And that was the magnificence of the man. He just grew and grew as an All Black. The legendary significance of the Black Jersey was cemented by the sheer presence of players like Jonah Lomu. Who to all witnessing his prowess, always played out-of-skin rugby. And, if there is a Rugby Union Heaven brother. You would most definitely be an Arch Angel on up high. Moe moe ra.

[@paddypoolfc3579]

Defo one of the greatest games ever. Fantastic entertainment.

[@NRLFREAKS]

How good were the Australian commentary back then ??not biased but so refreshing !! RIP JONAH YOU PUT ALLBLACKS ON THE MAP ❤❤❤

[@aussiemika1]

That Larkham pass at 4:55 is one of the best passes you will ever see. Doesn’t seem like much but to break free and at full speed throw a dime like that on point with larkham hitting without slowing down is amazing. Larkham one of the most under rated players of all time. When Australia could compete and even beat the all blacks year after year rugby was at its best. Australian rugby has gone down big time past 12 years and rugby suffers for it

[@thehappypeople7495]

Larkham is a legend and he is in the hall of fame, i think because he played back then that many people wouldn't know him unless they were like "true rugby fans"

[@aussiemika1]

@@thehappypeople7495 100%

[@silentdogfart4892]

It was a different era for Australian sport back then. We were competitive and winning in Rugby, League, Cricket, Netball, Swimming, Cycling, Darts... Good times

[@Sportsfan1042]

And now Australia are only world champions at league in team sports NZ pretty much have the rest lol

[@davidjames5517]

Yes...best game of rugby played to date. Disclosure: I was there:))

[@glamproperty]

No way man.. 1995 final was even better. Springboks beat nz in 1195 final

[@buladude679]

109,000 wow...

[@captainhindsight8906]

@@glamproperty oh yes the 1195 final. Just before rugby was invented. I remember it like it was almost a thousand years ago lol

[@Sportsfan1042]

@@glamproperty ,the game itself wasn't that great,only the Stransky drop kick made it special.The significance was more important than the game which was played under dubious circumstances.

[@alanjacobs2169]

What a centre pair, Pita Alatini and Alama Ieremia! Magic!

[@Sportsfan1042]

But NZ lost most games against Australia when they were playing.

[@olivermadden5083]

The creation of Cullen’s try was something a bit special. The offload from Ieremia was sublime. Terrific angles of running as well.

[@joshuaminarapa7690]

The days when Australia was a beast team

[@raffarmenio6213]

Had they kicked straight would have won. Both teams scored 5 tries poor kicking cost us.

[@thatsbollox]

Luvved it. That pair of Gregan and Lark (?) were calm amongst the storm....and those Maori guys at the end of the passes were freight trains. I can easy see where the NFL came from.

[@Sportsfan1042]

Ironically the Wallabies last try was scored by a Maori

[@jamieclinnick8086]

I remember watching this game live from Turkey. It was absolutely intense and the bar I was in was filled with Aussies and Kiwis. We all agreed afterwards that it was the best game of Rugby anyone had ever seen. And everyone there was a major Rugby fan. The fact the Blacks won is irrelevant to anyone who watched the game. Just Incredible.

[@IanMwathi]

Haha I can imagine the atmosphere there...the noise😁. That would have been some brilliant camaraderie at the end of the game.

[@Bokgat]

@@IanMwathi shit defense.

[@blehlast3639]

@12.43 when Gregan sees Lomu waiting hahahaha

[@Time4058]

George Gregan what a legend. #RIPLomu

[@chrisgould101]

Both legendary