The German age-grade player who is being tipped to be a future New Zealand rugby star

Anton Segner is a German-born rugby player playing in New Zealand for the Blues It’s been a whirlwind few years for Blues rookie Anton Segner since he first arrived in New Zealand from Germany on what was initially meant to be a six-month exchange at Nelson College in 2017. #TheCrowdGoesWild
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[@professionalprocrastinator8103]

You can feel his dad loves him a lot and is extremely proud of his son. Great to see!

[@tehoriginalcracka]

Whilst I would understand if he did play for NZ, can you imagine the good he would do for German rugby

[@motomax_99]

Yeah it would be amazing issue is he's already signed to the all blacks U20's squad last year. Not sure how exactly it works with eligibility if he's played for an U20's side though.

[@LeeBolger]

Agree. This plucking of talent from emerging nations is what kills international Rugby. The impact he'd have on Germany would be like Ronaldo for Portugal or Bale for Wales and yet here we are...

[@sidknee4975]

@@LeeBolger if he did that he’d be forgotten within a year. Play for our mighty Allblacks then finish out his career in Europe. If he was this good and playing for Germany you wouldn’t even hear about him. Do you think Michael Schumacher should have driven for German manufactures like Audi and BMW. Just like this situation you know Michael Schumacher because he raced an Italian “Formula One” Red Ferrari.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

@@sidknee4975 He won't be forgotten about as long he plays for a good club team.

[@theruckinmaul1460]

@@sidknee4975 if he plays for a club in Germany, yes he will be forgotten, if he plays for Germany for international and club rugby for the Blues for like 10 years, nahh, he will not be forgotten.

[@Lizardbrainzzz]

I love this kid would b so cool too see him don a black jersey.he definitely wouldn’t be out of place. He’s been out playing most of our top flankers this season . Humble intelligent and has a good spirit .

[@hellovanite]

Really?...Out playing most of the top flankers?

[@tekanawateoti3952]

@@hellovanite i haven't seen it myself and we have a lot of good loosies i suppose they could all get injured

[@vPinguHD]

Dude is no where near In the convo of a black jersey lmao

[@matmul4850]

@@vPinguHD no need to "lmao". Give him time and who knows. Would be an amazing story if he gets a cap one day.

[@Lizardbrainzzz]

He’s been All goods,and playing in a decent blues team has definitely helped his development . He’s better than Harmon better than Blake Gibson better than Devan Flanders better than Tom Christie played better than Brayden iose Reed prinsep a lot of flankers and he’s still very young and raw watch him he could be very good in a year or two

[@filikitongacee]

0:10 ol mate was so happy about his dad joke, crack up 😂

[@nicktorea4017]

"I don't wanna go home on Sunday but I have to" man I felt the foreboding in that remark

[@Jordan-ws6jy]

Such an awesome story for rugby and countries less famous for rugby. A pretty big gamble but his hard work has certainly paid off.

[@chur3636]

Awesome his dads the president of the Blues supporters back in Germany there’s no one in it yet but he’s proud of it

[@sidknee4975]

Good luck young man, I hope you make the ABs and do a great job.

[@limsrusill]

He looks like a young Gareth Anscombe.

[@FattyMatty426]

As an Aussie Rugby fan this is heartwarming to see. All the best young man.

[@marlin-2057]

Still great to see.. young players with great.. ability and mentality playing at the high level..

[@Hans._A._Pils]

Auf geht's, Anton!

[@morrisanderson818]

There are a lot of older set in their ways players,and then there's this young fella who seems to absorb knowledge like a sponge,and work on thing's, watched his early story about falling in love with Rugby,and gave up his life in Germany to come here,glad it's paning out for him,good luck young man, your parents are truly proud,and so should you be,

[@MrAsf051]

I hope he does well, certainly enjoy watching him play

[@weaselwag]

this kids awesome. been following him since first xv. hopefully blazing a real trail

[@patrickjacobs8417]

As a bok supporter, i cannot wait to see him against us youngman. Good luck to you.

[@georgie-fentanyl]

Im amazed at his accent. He has only been in NZ for about 5 years when this was filmed, but he sounds like he was raised in rural north island all his life.

[@steadybot]

great story genuinely was interested in this one fair play to the lad wish you success

[@Rmcaw]

Germany really should be a Rugby powerhouse, it's a shame they never took to the sport, it would suit their national characteristics well.

[@sumboi2321]

Germany is a weird one for rugby. They had over 10 million viewers for the 2019 RWC and have clubs that are as old as some of the founding English/welsh clubs. I think the interest is there, but not the opportunity. Hopefully they qualify for the 2027 RWC, because I think the representation would bring a lot of numbers in

[@tonymurphy9795]

Exactly! I've always thought the same thing.

[@Trajan2401]

Wrong they were pretty strong until Adolf Hitler banned rugby for political reasons that's what stopped the growth same in Russia Stalin banned rugby too

[@Trajan2401]

​@@sumboi2321yes they're way up there in views so obviously a lot of Germans like rugby

[@FergusHodgson]

He is already a star, starting for the top Super Rugby team.

[@howardpohatu3868]

He's keen and ready to give it heaps good onya.

[@rantanplancuba4237]

Vielleicht kehrt er eines Tages nach Deutschland zurück, um dem Sport hier auf die Sprünge zu helfen. Wäre schade um ein deutsches Talent

[@fred1125]

Viel Glueck dabei!

[@Schwansohn]

Der soll jetzt erstmal das Abenteuer super rugby genießen! :)

[@mjvovola2557]

Jim is such a vibe

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! Swea they played that.. pull up, pull up, in a German?!? Lol!! Good to see them using some poly music in their clips!!

[@hmhistory6196]

Amazing wish young talent like this could have been noticed earlier

[@wakaroawaata1586]

Yip this guy is a weapon, and he's a down to earth man indeed. Hey do you have any more German lads who want to play in NZ.

[@rockkid8306]

There are a lot of good players in his position at the moment but I hope that he does make it into the All Blacks eventually.

[@DP-cd5wr]

The Northern European countries outside of the UK need to get into Ruggers. They could be awesome

[@patrickjacobsen7805]

I admire this kids drive and determination to succeed. Wouldn't think he's German cos just sounded straight kiwi.

[@motomax_99]

I guess that's what happens when you live there for a couple years haha

[@georgie-fentanyl]

@@motomax_99 Yeah but he has only lived in NZ for a few years, his accent is full on NZ. Its crazy. If you arrive young enough you can loose it within a few years, but if you arrive after 20 its almost impossible to lose your native accent.

[@scribblescratch3011]

Good on him go the Blues

[@cspace1234nz]

He is sounding so much like a Kiwi

[@mlguy8376]

The presenter asking the same question I was thinking - “do we have one” to the German correspondent lol

[@motomax_99]

I don't think she's German, I think they meant her hometown as in Nelson cus she doesn't sound German haha

[@jolotakimauria5554]

Welcome to Aoteroa....my brother...

[@CRUSHENGLISH]

It's likely he's gonna become an AB. But imagine Germany had many more like him. If they could follow the ascent of Georgia ( who I believe could pull off some shocks in this years centre piece) rugby would take on a new dimension.

[@mikesummers6880]

My boy is half german he has a German grandmother and he is 13 and has been playing since he was 9 ,and at 13 years of age he's 5,11 and size 11boots and big hands and has no fear plays no8 lock.

[@dennislachenit5882]

Which song is it at 1:01?

[@alipateake223]

German by no money enterprise

[@sumboi2321]

Good on him if he makes it all the way into the all blacks squad, but it's a shame that tier 2-3 nations are missing out on such talent. you've got to wonder how strong some sides would be if players didn't change allegiances

[@a.mckenna1574]

He should play for Germany.

[@sidknee4975]

Like Michael Schumacher drove for Italy.

[@motomax_99]

@@sidknee4975 he didn't drive for Italy, he drove for Ferrari but under the German flag...

[@fumie4996]

@@sidknee4975 imagine bale play for england, wales will never play at world cup

[@mikesummers6880]

What on his own ,but hey my boy has a german oma and is very good at rugby and at 13 is 182 cm is has no fear of anyone.

[@atapene]

just one question does this kid have tiny shoulders or a gigantic head? either way good on him great player just some funny photo angles

[@RugbyGuide]

No traps, collar of the shirt too big.

[@mavmav7126]

i likethis kid.

[@TheBossbjk]

Great story. Rugby is a global unifier.

[@georgie-fentanyl]

Wait, so is Josh Kronfeld of German descent or jewish or mixed?

[@murraypatterson9190]

Lot of talk about the ‘USA being the sleeping giant’ of the world rugby, but the more I see of European rugby, the more I think they might be the sleeping giants the likes of Spain, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Georgia are already ranked ahead of Italy who are in the Six Nations … often with big muscular guys who have the right genetics to the work upfront, and the skill level not too bad either, though the rugby nous is ‘work on’.

[@motomax_99]

Um correction, only Georgia are ranked ahead of Italy. Georgia 12th, Italy 14th, Spain 15th, Portugal 20th, Netherlands 26th, Belgium 27th, Germany 31st. Also just to add, the reason Italy is below Georgia in the rankings is because Italy constantly plays against better tier 1 nations and with that lose quite often whereas Georgia primarily plays against worse than them tier 2 nations so they win a lot and with that gain points in the ranking. In the last 3 games of Italy v Georgia, the Georgians won once, that's over a decade ago and in one of the two games that Italy won it was literally listed as Italy B vs Georgia. Italy isn't a bad side at all, they just have to face off against way better sides than them and Georgia doesn't.

[@victoriaa2281]

Spain need to work on following international eligibility rules and then they might be able to do something

[@fumie4996]

@@motomax_99 now georgia beat italy and wales. if italy can get tier 1 status, so should georgia

[@rynovanderberg9692]

Where was he born?

[@karlosdeevs]

Frankfurt

[@rynovanderberg9692]

@@karlosdeevs ahhhh. Then went to school in New Zealand? Through his mother who's a kiwi? Or?

[@Tuhoeterra]

@@rynovanderberg9692 nah he's German no connection to NZ except rugby

[@rynovanderberg9692]

@@Tuhoeterra sounds like it though

[@tsaki_titan]

What's up with his right shoulder?

[@georgie-fentanyl]

I see what you mean? The way he is standing, plus the fact that his shirt is pulled all the way to the side probably?

[@tsaki_titan]

@@georgie-fentanyl yeah why is that? It's bothering me

[@bradleylefika9209]

Only in NZ can it be a headline story. What about all the Islanders?

[@swoopy287]

Its rare interviewing a German rugby player thats in super rugby comp... A high chance all the islander rugby players have been interviewed, Kick back and enjoy it

[@motomax_99]

Seeing islanders in super rugby is the norm, a kid from Germany isn't, that's why it's a story.

[@georgie-fentanyl]

Stop being such a pseudo victim Bradley, there is heaps of Islanders being interviewed for rugby, there is not a lot of Germans being interviewed. But I guess its all too much for you isn't it! 🙄

[@georgie-fentanyl]

Plus this is about a guy that left his home as a teenager to move to the other side of the world, from a place that does not normally play Rugby, this is interesting for some people, I guess its not interesting for you?

[@jordanconnor1223]

he could also just get a position on his national team but prob pays less than the blues not sure

[@Edward1312]

He sounds like a Kiwi to me

[@jamo5468]

Anton, with a girlfriend as attractive as yours I would definitely stay in NZ!

[@georgie-fentanyl]

She's cute, but I have been to Germany and they have lots of nice looking ladies there.

[@jesuslovesyou1643]

God bless you all , Jesus loves you all only he can save u repent and turn from your sins and jesus as Lord and saviour and you will be saved. He is the only way to eternal life in heaven once you pass away its too late . ❤✝️🙌 ....

[@markp1549]

A German rugby player? Bizarre but great.

[@CableB_]

If he’s selected for the All Blacks & is absent from the all blacks squad for 3 years then he gets to play for Germany

[@fuzzylogiceire]

You can't tell me NZ are that hard up for players that they need to pilfer German talent. Of course I understand the financial, success reasons for representing NZ, but this kind of thing weakens the international growth of the game.

[@ricki8539]

NZ has 5 mil population, every other country has plenty more in population big difference we don't have 25+ million people to pick from 🤣

[@ricki8539]

You weren't complaining when England, Australia & Ireland stole half our kiwi players but let's not let that get in the way 😂

[@fuzzylogiceire]

@@ricki8539 I actually was complaining! I'm Irish and Gibson-Park, Aki, and Lowe are all good players that benefit the team, but I'd rather the rule didn't exist for any country. I think it's a bit of a joke that you can play 3 years club rugby in a country and then qualify for that country's national team. I think it devalues the whole concept of nationality.

[@ricki8539]

@@fuzzylogiceire didn't know Germany had a team in rugby stick to what you know man instead of trynna start something that's not their

[@ricki8539]

@@fuzzylogiceire half of these players you wouldn't know any of their heritage or background but you think you have a say 🤔

[@joeznqld]

Bruh is that boyd from neighbours

[@hellovanite]

Honestly can't see him as an All Black. He's good but not better than the local kids

[@DP-cd5wr]

better than a lot of the local kids clearly, hes playing super rugby.

[@hellovanite]

@@DP-cd5wr Not saying he isn't better than some but you tell me which loose forward is he replacing in the ABs?

[@Olivierstreet]

Agree, I’d take Tom Robinson and a ton of others in the other Franchises over him… I even think Taine Plumtree has better potential.

[@DP-cd5wr]

@@hellovanite oh fair. None right now. Haven't seen much of him tbh

[@Tuhoeterra]

Tupou Vaai or Karl Tuinukuafe were on the brink and injuries gave them opportunities.

[@nikolakozhuharov1042]

ruckby

[@8dewhurst96]

gun

[@floodwaters8887]

JUST LET THEM PLAY AS AKID!!! NO POINT PUTTING UNNESSARY PRESSURE ON THE KID!

[@motomax_99]

I don't think he's feeling much pressure having already played for NZ schools and having signed for NZ U20's last year. In pretty sure he's got a cool head about it by now.

[@fantasticcharisma6724]

Bring in to southern Africa, He'll be average

[@samjackson2718]

Makes a mockery of International Sport, he's not a Kiwi in any way, shape or form.

[@tangiers365]

Rark off

[@georgie-fentanyl]

Sammy sausage is upset because he never made it out of school boy reserves.

[@user-mu4bn9un5u]

dont you dare be rood

[@harkersethienne3698]

He will hurt in SA. He is tiny

[@fabiov8412]

same thing they said about ardie savea.. fun fact: yet he scored more tries against the Boks then any current SA player against the ABs.

[@DP-cd5wr]

@@fabiov8412 South Africans repeatedly sling kak at players for their size, yet a lot of the best bok players arent exactly big, in fact the 2019 bok pack was one of the lightest at the comp from the 1 tier nations. Past a certain point size really doesnt matter as much and it becomes abot athleticism, speed, power, skill etc. Ardie Savea is sub 100 kegs yet runs over boys well over 100kegs on a regular basis, Hooper is less than 100 kegs, Kwagga less than 100 etc etc.

[@fabiov8412]

@@DP-cd5wr yeah i know just Ardie was coming up.. i read a lot saffa comments saying hes too small and that he was going to be bullied when he plays the boks. ardie is arguably one of the best player in the world right now and he proved a lot of haters wrong.. was just talking to comment above cause he said hes too tiny and that the boks will hurt him lol but i agree with you

[@Nieljoyceniel]

South Africans are Dutch, he is German. Think he will match up

[@motomax_99]

@@fabiov8412 not only that but Ardie Savea is 6'2 and 95kg this kid is just under 6'4 and 108kg I don't know what this guy means by tiny, the guys he was huddled up with are just huge, there's nothing tiny about him 🤣