Spotlight on Ngani Laumape

We caught up with Ngani Laumape following his selection in the starting 23 for this Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney. Who's excited to see Ngani back in black?

[@ghasb7695]

Awesome to have Laumape back in the squad

[@theunderdawg9773]

Round of applause for all the rugby wives/partners for the work they do behind the scenes 👏👏👏

[@mikeodonovan9299]

Love the way he acknowledged his partner for all the support to enable him to ply his trade and passion. Nice. Yeah, I get the asparagus. Back in the old days, mothers used to cook the hell out of vegetables.

[@mattewscott9684]

Amazing humble guy ,wicked how he gives it up to his parents and partner truly inspirational

[@horizonhuntingnz]

Chur bro, may the Lord bless ya career immensely 🙌

[@tearapoteiotu146]

He's truly one of the best centre of the modern game and I was disappointed when he got dropped from last world cup for SBW. That was a big mistake by the AB. He acknowledged the support from the family and the Man above. Wow! That's BOLD!!! 👌

[@qcthesxientist]

Alb was imo the player who shouldve stayed home. ALB probably is the best centre for the game the all blacks want to play but more in a hes consistently very good when everything's working type of way that doesn't suit high pressure situations like laumape, goodhue and sbw who can all make a big play happen when things stop going the all blacks way.

[@matthewwaaka5983]

@@qcthesxientistlol yeah nah, ALB is our most consistent midfielder whether we're winning or losing. He has good vision and ball distributing skills and he reads the game well. Laumape not so much, you give ball and he run 💪. A strong runner yes, but that's about it.

[@qcthesxientist]

@@matthewwaaka5983 alb is great but I think hes definitely a player that becomes a liability once a game closes up. The way he tries and fails to make extra go forward once tackled basically means he never actually is able to create quick ball when the all blacks start to try and work up the phases which they do when there down on points late generally. Idk Im just some ass hole on the Internet but to me alb is probably the wrong player to pick at 13 and to me the centre lineup should probably look like 12,laumape 13, goodhue but the real cool thing would be laumape and rieko ioane just to see what pure talent can do to teams.

[@flashcentral101william4]

Mad respect for you. You've had a tough upbringing and you've taken every opportunity to pay back ur parents and make a better future for ur kids to grow up. Underrated dad of the year cant wait to see u out there

[@itzxstylr8359]

One of the most under rated players ever.leshgo minibus

[@zacharystone8817]

ALB also very underrated

[@sidiqanggoro9880]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lourensstrydom1502]

I wouldnt say ALB is under rated, everyone knows how good het is

[@zacharystone8817]

@@lourensstrydom1502 not true dude. I see so many people wanting rieko and laumape in over him

[@lourensstrydom1502]

Isnt laumape inside and alb outside centre? also A lot of people don't think rieko is good enough anymore. I don't know anyone that thinks he should be in the starting lineup. Foster wont get rid of ALB easily

[@LanceODoherty5905]

Love this guy, one of the best threats all blacks have in the team absolute wrecking ball

[@dosto-evsky]

Chur the Ngani, awesome to see you back, well done Sir.

[@beachdetector9997]

Game plan: Give the ball to Ngani, he breaks the first line and passes to Clark, he breaks the second line and scores, easy.

[@antology7]

Great game plan. I hope Clark stays on for 80min so this can happen several times!

[@garethwilson1145]

Apparently Australia have a plan to stop this, they will be parking their commodores along the 5m line

[@jacobfaughnan9795]

@@garethwilson1145 After the twentieth time, they could get real creative and skip laumape on a dummy line. Aussies won't know what's happening

[@noprobe2301]

Beach man I love your energy 🤙🏿🙏🏽

[@atakebudseternal1560]

Every time he💥runs hard💪he be thinkin about them peas🔥😂

[@abs1784]

Great to see him in the squad. He will be a wrecking ball like he is with the canes 💪🏽😎👍🏼

[@vixshaychandra]

The man brother, love your attitude and ethic. Been a fan since the start for the Canes and Wa’s before that 💥

[@Jam3z27]

Proud of this Man! Cnt wait to see him in action!

[@jeminaking4408]

Since coming from the warriors the juggernaut has done well for himself in rugby cool he represented the nrl but suits union good on ya brother best of luck in future to come

[@billbilly7753]

Channel the World cup snubbing and run through everything in sight.

[@cullyx2913]

👍

[@stevethea5250]

@@cullyx2913 Do you ever get irrationally cranky when you're very hungry or very tired, and not realize that you're acting differently from normal until you feel better? That's kind of what it's like--in addition to a flood of hormones you can't control, there are body aches, cramps, and fatigue that makes everything you try to do a little more difficult.

[@kainoizking]

Love this bloke man.

[@8HQZ]

Laumape 12 ALB 13 is the most balanced combo.

[@Dummypass]

Respect. Respect to the story behind the man. Come the weekend, I hope you floor the pedal and go ham mate.

[@AGYAL4L]

He's a beast always been a big supporter of him. Love the way he plays the game too, you see that intensity of Coles and TJ in him.

[@davidcc3991]

Big respect to him for acknowledging and sharing the love, support and belief that his family has in him, he's humble, honest and will return to the AB's stronger after long term injury. Wish him all the best for the weekend.

[@1luvboomer]

Nice bro glad 2 see u back in the black jersey, always admired your talent since 2012 when you played against melbourne storm for the warriors, thanks for the photo u took with me and my son back then uce...and all the best for your family and future

[@iandouglas7999]

I have always rated Laumape. It is a shame he was injured in Super Rugby. I am really excited that he is back

[@bradbateman2038]

Great to hear and see his story. All the best tonight bro. Glad to see you back playing the game you love

[@raypurchase1239]

I hope this man tears it up when he comes off the bench on Saturday. Absolute beast.

[@Caqepepa]

Big fan from Fiji boso. God bless you and all your family!!! Keep going hard!!!

[@christiantasidaily]

Bloody put him on then - don’t wanna spotlight on this man if he’s not even getting put on. He’s been the best 12 in the world for the past 3-4 years

[@Jayinseason]

Hope you do well.🙏💜

[@ogmxrse-4575]

Just what ive Been waiting for 💪💯

[@synthwave8548]

He's up there with Nonu, he's gonna be an Allblacks legend I know it

[@Tee.NZ.07]

Not with Ian Foster as coach, he likes Goodhue and ALB too much

[@andrewaupaau.2312]

Thats a big call mate. Nonu was spacial and close to an all round perfect midfielder, so Laumape has alot of work to do to fill those shoes or even be mentioned in the same category.

[@MrLorolla]

Watch nonus last season with the ABs then watch laumapes footage, you can't compare those two

[@billbilly7753]

@@andrewaupaau.2312 Thing is both have similarities in career paths to this point. People forget that Nonu wasn't picked in 2007and that created a stir at the time. He went awy and expanded his game. Laumape has also done that, his defense is better and has incorporated a kicking game. Yea it's a big call but i like how Ngani is tracking

[@kherouaaamine6953]

@Levi Hawkins 😂😂😂😂

[@StewartVlogs]

Awesome look into his life and good for you Ngani! Well said my Toko!

[@utulangi6078]

Proud of you Ngani. Always go out there and "put your best foot forward".

[@t0aa45]

Down to earth. Keep up the work toko!✊

[@petersullivan5264]

Here is a man every Kiwi can admire. Just love his attitudes to family, work and life. What an admirable man.

[@iLAGGbrah]

representing your country too mate :)

[@taoipupauli5322]

Love you bro fan from Aotearoa Samoa go hard. ✌👏💥

[@evangelist6277]

Can't wait to see you in action again

[@marksharman8029]

.. I knew it. He's angry at everything 🤣🤣

[@paulmaheno496]

Your family is your strength - well done Ngami

[@dariankrieger4813]

Please give him a fare chance to develop and become great like all other 12's before him.🙏

[@tagatauli5338]

All the best boys in tonight's game. Bring back the Bledisloe!!

[@ZOE_LAUVI]

good to see my uso back in the squad..all the best doks❤️

[@davidunoi7099]

Its the acknowledgement of his partners sacrifice for me. Good on ya mate.

[@dxkshina9133]

Inspiration ❤️

[@sei-o-lepuha5947]

Best center in my eyes

[@jja9705]

Hes a weapon. Should be be there number one pick all day

[@ngabushallday6642]

3:31 The beginning of the end for Bender.

[@KernowekTim]

Boom Boom Ngani. Time to own the black jersey if you can. Go well man. ATVB.

[@robertpearson8788]

Can be the next nonu if he improves his passing game,but ull never replace that legend 🏆

[@georgedavies8841]

I hoped he would start with goodhue, beast of a player & so good to have him bak in the squad. Wreak havoc bro, the man.. 💯💪

[@rukshanfernando2327]

Laumape ❤️❤️❤️❤️12

[@expat74]

I thought Laumape and Nonu were way better in the 2019 season than Sonny.

[@ryohdhs5398]

Legend

[@theanabolichorse3451]

The Minibus 🔥🔥

[@justinatuimavave]

I like to see Ngani Laumape n Clarke play together.

[@Jeqrr-]

Yes sir he’s back

[@Blank0340-e9o]

ngani is back🔥

[@flightofthefatman]

Heaps happy about Wrecking Balls selection. What a beautiful beautiful family that surrounds him.☀️🌻 I hope they cut him some slack like they do the other ABs. I get the sense from the selectors that if he does one thing wrong he's out of the team. Dude should be the foundation of the midfield like the Sun with everything revolving around him and should have been at the RWC.

[@serudoloka9519]

First view and like🙋🏽‍♂️

[@mataicakau237]

I still felt he should've board the plane to the RWC. A situation similar against England in the semi final was when his trade was highly required. Had a different ball game at 12 that could've made a difference and that's all was needed from the ABs, I tiny opportunity. Anyways, I'm glad he's back in the fold.

[@furyfivefosix]

Up the feilding Falcons my brother ngani. 0.37 I still see your brother around palmy sometimes brother valu

[@seanflanagan3118]

Aussie here so keen for this match ! Do NZ'rs think he is better than Jack Goodhue? I think Goodhue has more skills and options plus he is also big/strong ?

[@suzyhiri9739]

About time! Thought our coaches were assholes not taking him to the world cup. So rapt we got Narni

[@moneyvfx]

Put Laumape on the wing he’d be soooo stroonngggg

[@jackc9459]

Simp jk

[@synthwave8548]

Naah he's a center

[@Tee.NZ.07]

What a waste of talent to be stranded on the outside..England made that mistake with Manu Tuilagi

[@taraishot100]

Stupid idea

[@taraishot100]

Clark's already a beast on the wing

[@wizofclutch7307]

He better start

[@kennethwright7231]

Respect

[@satani2117]

Caleb Clarke is a beast don’t get me wrong. But Laumape has a chip on his shoulder . Put him on the wing and he’ll show yous why he should’ve started.

[@seymourbutts6451]

Beast

[@khankake9576]

The Warriors should sign this bloke up.

[@diggyzeus186]

Go get em ngani you deserve your chance a lot of haters out there!!!!!seem to forget goodhue couldn’t tackle you in Christchurch in a head to head match up before u broke ur arm!!!!!

[@aienstein1]

I was surprised he shook off Barrett by run simply. Even Barrett never going slow on feet , rather he is good runner!

[@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer]

Fuck yeah!!😁 cant w8 to see steam roll over the wallabies 🤣🤣👍

[@kelejayzjadez6739]

Getteeeem toko SMESH them uce.!!

[@nzkees12]

Mate do what you need to do to make your family proud Kia Kaha

[@warrust]

Glad to see Mini Beast back in the frame

[@juliesamropati6501]

Letsgo

[@Centre14]

should've been in the world cup squad in 2019

[@6eight5ns92]

We need these game breaking players this is what makes the al blacks special . Goodhue is alright but players like him that are like the fekitoas, ma’a , tana and so on

[@billaakz3447]

People who hate his game are jealous the man played top grade league an now union not much people can swap codes and do that

[@bunny-jayfalwasser4404]

Mean alright, be awesome to watch him steamroll those aussie backs, then have Caleb Clarke steamroll them too 😍

[@mata2nz]

Powerman

[@zabaleta66]

His mum worked at Fraser's.....Jackytown? Nice lady.

[@lugassyhagai6306]

missed you mini bus….

[@temokootapuhi4588]

The man e hoa, take your chances my bro and do the damage... to the opposition not to yourself lol

[@Albertouy]

Peas and asparagus made an all black then..

[@tohaahendricks8447]

Still don’t get why his not a regular start for all blacks

[@raylinkman5008]

he wouldve been the difference in the world cup

[@mohl3208]

Iron your boot laces and if it is to be. It's up to me.

[@mohl3208]

Balls out

[@DK-ex6bf]

They need to start him at 12 like nonu & umaga. Crash ball man!!!? Then open up the defence.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. We have 12 & 13 playing the same style??🤦‍♂️

[@nzbomber685]

Ahahah the farm. Shot bro glad he played for abz amd not Tonga would of been a waste of mad talent

[@willisfleming2893]

Once you pass to laumape you'll never see the rugby ball again

[@mognut1]

he is gonna destroy the debutants

[@CG-or1re]

human battering ram

[@blakehughes7586]

He not very excited

[@poerava]

It’s a different vibe bro. It’s beyond excited. Humbled. Extremely grateful. Huge responsibility and opportunity for his family.

[@greylynnjr]

@@poerava if hes humbled he should say - soso good

[@poerava]

@greylynnjr His actions will show how he feels about it bud. AB’s victory 50+ blow out this weekend?

[@greylynnjr]

@@poerava im jus kidding. So so good

[@2isgay161]

The reason why the All Blacks didnt win the world cup 🤦‍♂️

[@oOotheBIGgameOo]

Go back to the warriors please

[@silentfox956]

I still cant get over how he missed out on the world cup 🤦🏽‍♂️ SBW was over rated!