Lukhanyo Am Tribute | I "Am" Legend

Here is the full video of Lukhanyo Am, I had so much fun making it. You guys seemed to like the teaser so hopefully this does it justice! Lukhanyo Am is an amazing player, and this tribute showcases just how smart and ruthless he is on defence.
He certainly made name for himself these last couple of years and has solidified him as the top 13 in test rugby.

[@YOYOTh1s]

He deserves more recognition for his hard work. Very much a silent assassin! I bet Eliot Daily has Am-shaped nightmares.

[@tf4824]

Their rivalry goes back before the lions tour they always having a go at one another

[@tawandamarume3336]

No cap 😂😂😂

[@Allan-mf1he]

Such a selfless player. One of my favorites!

[@livingcolours1541]

Am I a fan of Am? Dam right I am!

[@1ma4ighter]

hahaha

[@deanoli4]

Best Centre in SA and probably the world at the moment! His Breakdown work is immaculate!

[@CasimirLeYeti]

je suis d'accord

[@geoffsmith5760]

Great stuff. My favorite centre in the world at the moment

[@tasanalytics]

Thanks man, Appreciate it! I hope the video does him justice!

[@marcgravett863]

The smartest player in SA at the moment and with a monster next to him, the best centre pairing going!!

[@1ma4ighter]

de Allende?

[@coetzee8522]

He's work at the breakdown is not only hard but smart - takes a lot of skill to play within the rules when counter rucking / tackling / jackling in such high tempo. But what I love most about his play is how he disrupts attacks. Must be such a frustrating player to play against

[@Viktor_9696]

I also wanted to say this, opposition players must hate it when he has one of his best games on a day and it seems most of the days he is top notch!

[@phillym6067]

Yep, definitely right about most of his tackles stop the attacks, one that I will always remember is that one where we defended for over 4mins against England... his tackle forced a knock on... his work rate with DDA is on another level

[@maxhosalamani484]

It's like he always knows where the ball is going to go next 🙌 what a player.

[@mattybhoy6522]

Conrad Smith 2.0 So reliable. Doesn't make errors and positional play is just next level. Great on attack and makes it so awkward for opposition attack with his defense

[@brommergaai]

Tell me this guys not GOOOD! TIMING! The dude's a menace! No wonder we are winning more games. Its not only Faf and Cheslin who are terriers and rampant sniflers. Lukhanyo you beauty... recognition through pure work rate and nouse for the game. Thank you Tribute! What a showcase.

[@stefwessels955]

World player of the year if he finishes the season healthy

[@elduderino3236]

yup, def up there with Kolbe

[@jameswyatt4443]

I think Am is definitely leading the race right now, but Etzebeth, DuPont and Finn Russell are also in the argument.

[@hedon_alt]

His attacking game is great, but man his defensive work is just sublime.

[@dextervandendowe8329]

Never realised he was so good until you edited it together. It's hard to hear the Pom, Kiwi and Oz HATERS over the music.😁

[@mazibukomail]

I hear you on the music thing.

[@felipegonzalez8722]

his ability to read the game especially in defense is world-class

[@whiteafrican]

Nothing flash, just brilliance!!! He has proven me wrong and I'm very happy about that.

[@lehlohonololepheana9394]

His ability to read the game and intercept the opposition’s moves is so brilliant, it’s like art!

[@tasanalytics]

He has a very high Rugby IQ!

[@likhobayabongamosana3824]

I’d hate to be a casualty of his Am’ed robberies😅. What a player, definitely a man of the moment and @Springboks rugby!

[@TheJunglecrab]

6:47 … man, not enough has been made about that steal!🤯

[@ben_l5347]

I'm not even at that part but I know exactly which steal you're talking about! 😂

[@alaing4276]

Beat center in the world, also the most unselfish player ever. Great video, deserving tribute. The pairing of Am and Dallende is magic for the Boks. And will pose a real threat to the ABs in the upcoming 100th test

[@alexanderweideman324]

He is busy growing into an complete package. I rate him in months to come as the best center in the world.

[@SARUGBY101]

The Player To Watch In This Rugby Championship 😁🇿🇦

[@MakingMoneyAFRICA]

I completely agree with you😁😁

[@findinglovewithcupid7599]

If he get more of the ball Yes!!!!!

[@yoladamoyi9801]

Lukhanyo Am is the Ngolo Kante of rugby. He does all the dirty work whilst being unnoticed but when he's not there you can feel how weak the team is without him.

[@jarydvdw]

Its sometimes hard to put in a highlight reel how intelligent a player is. Am’s ability to read an attacking like is second to none, absolute crazy defensive work.

[@timtalbot9985]

1:36 is the best pass I've seen

[@KwanAndOnly]

Is it still? 😁

[@timtalbot9985]

@@KwanAndOnly they keep getting better

[@Viktor_9696]

Great highlights once again! Am is brilliant and still young, so he will mean so much for the Springboks for years to come!

[@russelldold4827]

Richly deserved tribute! I have admired him since he made Mpimpi's 2019 RWC final try - he would probably scored himself, but passed to make sure of the try. You showcase the consistent work of a true hero.

[@simsnyandeni3828]

Always puts in a shift this gent. Never disappoints. Always used to wonder why he was Sharks captain but he’s been solid for 3 years straight now

[@byronbotha4231]

To think for short while his challenger was Jessie Kriel lol only in south Africa I tell you

[@emilclaassen5824]

If not for Lukhanyo Am we would have lost the B&I series.

[@nkunapatrick]

This guy is extremely fit. He's work rate is amazing.

[@jancov.o5311]

6:18 the handclap turnover is the best thing ive seen this year

[@andre51286]

The way he stole the ball off the argentine on the try line, just ran past and snatched it

[@rachelletobias7402]

Love this player, hard working, humble visionary at the heart of the team ❤️

[@nicolaasvanderkruk5029]

4:16 Your editing makes that moment just... perfect.

[@KOTW.Adventures]

Love this guy! His work rate is incredible and he reads the game beautifully. So glad he grew hair though!

[@nocturnalrainbows6167]

I'm glad I found this comment 🤣. He looks better with hair hahaha

[@tasanalytics]

Hahahah not gonna lie, it was weird editing the games where he didn't have hair. I got so used to seeing him with hair that it was just weird doing the games earlier in his career!😂

[@gloriatshabalala3619]

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[@gloriatshabalala3619]

Great player.

[@nocturnalrainbows6167]

@@tasanalytics I can only imagine!😂

[@ayandasikithi]

Am does not like Daly damn😭😭😭😭

[@BhekiHlongwane-f8l]

Catalyst for SAs rush defense and solid defense overall.

[@mazibukomail]

1:49 for some reason when I see this I always think "what if he slipped and lost the ball" lol

[@andrewwhitehead4966]

Awesome player, can't believe he was left hanging by Mpimpi after helping score that world cup try.

[@tasanalytics]

Haha it shows Am is only human, he can't be great at everything😂

[@thabiledlamini2595]

I also noticed that 😂

[@tertiuscilliers6412]

Where is to button to give 100 likes, this guy is a work horse and very selfless, the glue that holds that back line together, with a genius level IQ for the game

[@tasanalytics]

Totally agree, his high Rugby IQ is very impressive. He's ability to read the game is amazing!

[@naidoo307]

I Am what I AM !😅😅

[@nowelaZA]

Ok, show of hands: who's here after THAT pass?!

[@jordanminter7576]

The Zidane of rugby

[@Venomroos]

This guy's awareness on the pitch is something else. Right place at the right time, every time.

[@mukhethwa_2337]

The Toni Kroos of rugby makes every player around him look good.

[@hasith8859]

Great video. He's a machine

[@NFR213]

I can't not believe that he didn't win man of the series

[@ben_l5347]

Who did?

[@NFR213]

@@ben_l5347 Maro Itoje

[@asiphejrngcobo8124]

Mario won player of the series for doing what??! Being manhandled be our locks LOLs

[@wernerbotha8279]

He is seriously talented will be a legend one day.

[@CptRumcan]

this is amazing

[@johanroodt2371]

Which coach took him out of the border team?

[@tasanalytics]

I'm not too sure, but hats off the coach that scouted him. He could've easily been lost in the system!

[@johanroodt2371]

@@tasanalytics he went to EP after right? Than the Sharks? Would love to know who liked those moves up

[@kaksakvisagie4131]

Brilliant team player. Always looking around and passes the ball even when there is a chance he could score himself. Most unselfish player I have seen in ages.

[@simonmulder8797]

Excellent.

[@JanLouisduToit]

Thanks for your videos! You make great song choices! Do you have a playlist on Spotify??

[@tasanalytics]

Unfortunately I don't but will look into that. Haha but not everyone likes the music, but glad you liked it. With these types of videos I try and look at College Football or NFL tributes for inspiration with music. That's how I found SAIL and 7 Nation Army. The American Football tributes usually have nice songs!

[@nocturnalrainbows6167]

If I were a schoolboy rugby coach, I'd show this to my boys

[@roba2k2]

AM what more to say? would really hate to be a coach right now trying to stop a team with an on form AM and an on form Kolbe by his side with an on form Reinach at scum-half with an on form Kwagga at Loose, and an on form Willie at fullback (Allow Willie his full Attack rights please Meneer Jacques, the current defend-till-you-bleed-from-your-ass system seems to be stifling Willies attack capabilities).That is probably the best attacking Bokke combination we have had in a long time. 4 Fly-half's cum wings playing on one side at the same time, dream come true.Its unacceptable, actually unfair to world rugby at large.) Make it happen. i'm all about attack. Attack is the best defence...some great coach once said that. i'm not that guy, that's just me, anyhow, let's see how it plays out. Go Bokke

[@carterpaul2688]

Legendary! All of them

[@krlauf5307]

Fantastic!! Am is massive!!!

[@kakpraat18]

Do not underestimated SA rugby players. Just because some don't seek the lime light doesn't mean that they are good in their profession.

[@interestedbystander196]

Imagine how good he's going to be when he matures into Lukanyo PM...

[@bikesnippets]

Only Gael Fickou is ahead of him. Those two together would be devastating. I remember when Errol Tobias (a stunning player) was the only black Springbok. Am is cut from the same playing cloth.

[@tasanalytics]

Wouldn't mind seeing that midfield combo!👌

[@Clutchtheclownz]

Before he was a bok at the sharks i knew this guy was special , he is an intercept king

[@andre51286]

Ya he outs Habana to shame,

[@rickv5617]

The song though.... Am.. Awesome centre

[@leonhayes7080]

Should at least have been nominated for poty 🙌

[@CasimirLeYeti]

Pour moi Français, le meilleur joueur d’Afrique du Sud, peut-être du monde ! Une panoplie sportive tout simplement inégalée...

[@bhekahlatshwayo751]

Sonny bills passing has nothing on Lukhanyo

[@truthandjustice6838]

Lovely video....go Boks!!

[@tshepomeso3507]

Bigger's reaction cracks me up once he sees Am rushing at Daly after giving him that pass

[@notyoureverydaycultist2579]

Will Smith 2 confirmed

[@juanpablocirielli1540]

Jasper wiese deserves a tribute bro!

[@andre51286]

Hes a cross between an swallow and an attack dog with the brains of a genius

[@johnny1897]

So well rounded man

[@armandtdebeer7545]

player of the year?

[@mindsurfer8507]

Really cool video, man Am is just a beast!

[@vineshnaidoo9402]

Top Bok

[@lesiba5382]

Size does not mean strength clearly.

[@bernardswanevelder6744]

Let me just say that this video is brilliant! The music timing with big hits is perfectly timed.

[@tasanalytics]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it!

[@fantasticcharisma6724]

Faf said it, his watching his tributes on KZbin. His been bad since Argentina matches. He probably watched your videos and started to play poes

[@tasanalytics]

Haha guess I'll slow down with the tribute videos. It is kinda weird that all the players started underperforming after I created tribute videos😂🙈.

[@acadoe]

This video really shows how hard it is to defend that 13 channel. There is so much space and movement, your timing and decision making really have to be on point.

[@tasanalytics]

It's really a complex position, especially on defence like you said. You have to have a high rugby IQ and read the situation the whole time.

[@roba2k2]

12, 13 (centre's channel) is the hardest defensive position on the park, hands down.

[@deansisqoxv20]

Best 13 in SA since Jaque Fourie. He may even surpass him, if he keeps on going like he does.

[@glennvanzyl4066]

Already surpass him tjom i know jaqie was good think de villiers got more glory cause of him defending like a devil but this guy pure class

[@faan87]

Outstanding

[@glg2622]

1 dislike defo a Brit

[@rodgervorster3179]

What song is this

[@timtalbot9985]

SAIL - AWOLNATION

[@xpat73]

Very good defensively. Doesn’t offer much in attack.