Wayne Smith Documentary

[@fatfreddymaorihuntergather2530]

I could listen to Smithy all day. His contribution to rugby in NZ is immense.

[@eylc0831]

Smithy's an All Black legend with a wonderful soul.

[@montybrewster7]

What a brilliant doc that was. As a welshman i have nothing but respect for what wayne smith, graham henry & steve hanson did for rugby as a whole during their time as coaches. I think the world of rugby watched & improved for the betterment of the game under their stewardship of the all blacks.

[@Khonnell66]

I'm a Brit who was on a working holiday in NZ, I spent the majority of my time in Christchurch and I frequentes The Rose & Thistle where I met a great lad called Josh who I still keep in touch with, once he'd left the pub, the locals told me his dad is a Kiwi legend named Wayne Smith and this is how I ended up here. I miss NZ, the great people and the beautiful countryside.

[@jeffputt4210]

Fantastic Doco about a fantastic man. Makes you so proud to be a New Zealander.

[@KernowekTim]

On my oath now; I have learnt more about the structure and means by which such a relatively small nation has set the bench-mark for world rugby for so long; simply by listening to this 'treasure' of New Zealand rugby. With the greatest respect to the many hundreds of New Zealand interviews that I have had the pleasure to listen to, this particular one, for me, is the best of the top-drawer. And for the two sad buggers that gave this interview 'thumbs down', " Stand up, and stop using your thumbs for balance, ya spack pelvised radgi mugrums".

[@jackbrady9738]

u got any other NZ interviews you recommend please?

[@KernowekTim]

@@jackbrady9738 Interview with Wayne 'Buck' Shelford. Also, Gabby Logan interview with Richie Mc Caw. But they aren't on the same par as this Wayne Smith one. ATB man.

[@ArthurPokere]

Thumbs down number 1 - Stuart Barnes Thumbs down number 2 - Phil Kearns. 🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@Pickupification]

Arthur Pokere: I live in the UK, and regularly read Stuart Barnes’ articles. He is a big fan of NZ’s style of rugby and the All Blacks. Don’t lump him in with Stephen Jones!

[@locominyana8916]

@@Pickupification From a kiwi, Barnes is top notch.

[@arugbygentlemankirielenko535]

humble and softly spoken but an incredibly brilliant and incisive rugby brain and coach .... set the standard for dual xvs and 7s All Blacks .... he should have been given more support as AB's HC and despite his disappointment, and the fact that he could have been a head coach for any other country in the world, his love for NZ took him home and he was always happy to put his shoulder to the wheel to help empower consecutive AB RWC Winning teams in 2011 and 2015 ..... that is some ABs legacy !

[@sleek822]

Thanks for all the fun memories, Wayne.

[@lkuc06]

How good, a boy from Putaruru. Smith is a legend

[@paolodugini4690]

Eccellente giocatore, grande tecnico, umile e saggio come solo i grandi sanno essere. Le parole di Johan Lomu riassumono tutto. Grande Smithy

[@danrust3889]

What a great man. Inspirational journey. Every sentence he speaks is a piece of learning.

[@ranierahotai7696]

Spot on bro

[@hitstickwear3189]

I remember the first time I met Wayne Smith.. I was waiting in line for the toilet at the all blacks vs Wales game in Japan and he tapped me on the left shoulder and said. "there's a urinal there bro" I haven't washed my left shoulder to this day. Goods times.

[@andyruruku3889]

I did my Coaching levels with Smithy during the old Lancaster Park days. He used to Lend me his coaching videos and i think i still have them.Such an awsome guy and mentor

[@christiantasidaily]

Come on mate, wash that shoulder you dirty bugger

[@tomlegat-parker5099]

Thats hilarious

[@0SenjuUchiha0]

Lol haha 🤣...

[@bevanritete9954]

An absolute pleasure listening to you talk smithy, You truly are the Professor 🎉

[@hanoamorete179]

When the players you coach speak so highly of you - Then you know you are a highly respected coach and man - Stoked for Smithy

[@guesswho6925]

Anyone else screaming get this man back in to help Fossie

[@richardscanlan3167]

Still wouldn't work,WS would be at odds with Foster on pretty much everything.Let Foster destroy himself,it won't take long.

[@kplums5399]

You bet, but let's give Fossie a go.

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@kplums5399 sure.It's not like we have any other choice.

[@kplums5399]

@@richardscanlan3167 A hint of sarcasm in your comment to me...? Hmm, not sure Fossie was my choice, but continuity, and he has guys in his coaching group who others were chasing also. Time will tell, if they get to play..... Stay safe x

[@richardscanlan3167]

@Bradley Gaju because he is a proven failure.I am sure he is a nice guy,but as a coach,not up to it. And its arguable we are no.2,I would put the poms ahead of us currently.I think NZ may have a few lean years,maybe even past the next RWC cycle.We shall see. Karen Plummer, no sarcasm,that's how I see it,but time will see who is right. All the best.

[@catholicrugbyfan1635]

A true All Black and a Gentleman, from Johannesburg, South Africa.

[@seapeoples9461]

There is something about us that is fullfilled through the sport of rugby. Wayne Smiths insights are amazing.

[@kplums5399]

Lying in bed in france watching the documentary. It's now 1.01 a.m. ! What a MAN. Bring him BACK. ❤

[@MrDewanchand]

Tremendous documentary. Great insight into a very special person and coach. A student of the game who mastered the game. A great thinker. Thank you for your service to New Zealand rugby.

[@lbradshaw6817]

Absolute legend Smithy!

[@dallaswatene9357]

I just want to thank you for everything you have done for New Zealand and Rugby and for sharing your life with us.So much to say and admire about Wayne Smith, Thank you for helping me become a better person.

[@thedr00]

This is superb. Thank you for making this available!

[@smith47you]

Awesome deco to view from back in old days to now the evolving game of rugby has develop for the future of all us whom love the game worth watching thank you Wayne

[@collinnaidoo6134]

One of games the forward thinker, a shrewd tactician & can be credited to be part of the panel that elevated the AB's playing style that made them almost unbeatable. From SA

[@PETERReynolds-no5wd]

Fantastic doco that test in Sydney turn of the millennium vs Australia is the greatest test i have watched. Luv ya work.

[@debbiesamuela729]

What a brilliant down to earth, kiwi styled interview.... You could see the emergence of the best team \ coaches for the ABs for 2011 \2015 world cups campaign. What a legend. Fantastic....

[@debbiesamuela7753]

WOW ...So much respect. Thank you Wayne Smith and your family for your sacrifices.

[@kelvinbrunton4780]

Love you mate .you are one of the greatest minds to ever play the game. And went on to be the greatest coaches of all time

[@pilla87]

Absolutely Brilliant. Loved every second of this documentary.

[@reflectingtrees6173]

Top 3 Coaches ever to Coach a team. Tino pai Mr Smith.

[@billyleslie6186]

Delighted to be able to watch this. Shaped my coaching via the Rugby Site and brought a lot of joy to a group of young players because of that. Th asks mate.

[@josephpomale1088]

Thank you Smitty for your lifetime service to NZ, NZ rugby and the rugby world community. You have blessed us all, the 4 million people back home and the millions living around the world. Blessings in abundance to you and your family. Great All Black in my book.

[@TomboBrewster]

Smith will always be a legend at Franklin's Gardens for what he did in a short time, and the style of rugby he brought there.

[@shannonapaapa3374]

Brilliant doco, brilliant man whom it seems you would want to run through brick walls for

[@richardmorgan3093]

You're a winner Wayne .. Thank you

[@Adam-oy4ix]

That Ranfurly sheild run was so great. I was a teeneager at Papanui high at the time and me and my mates would jump in my little car and take off down to Lancaster Park to watch the games......such a good side Canterbury had back then....

[@jackbrady9738]

Wayne Smith is such a G, "Exceptional results demand exceptional circumstances,"

[@kelvinbrunton4780]

What will always resonate with me that you would oftentimes say that the players have to play the game in front of their eyes. That to me is brilliant.

[@RavSingh21]

This was an incredible watch and a great peek into the inside world of NZ Rugby

[@mattk7193]

Excellent doco what a legend.

[@lacdeannecy]

love every bit of this documentary definitely "The Professor"

[@thedappercook]

Fabulous documentary

[@adrianjackman9422]

Brilliant documentary and insight into a great man and coach.

[@sahanseney134]

A true legend.

[@DownUnderWarboss]

Chiefs are in need of some Wayne right now.

[@Tuhoeterra]

you know i try not to rag on the coaches but im a little sad with how our games going at the moment as well.

[@kieransteele5953]

Great guy. I'd hope he's penning a book on his experiences now that he's finished up.

[@sipkiwiabsrule5452]

Really enjoyed this thank you

[@dcaotearoa]

Cheers ABs another super doco.

[@johanjansenvanrensburg2443]

As a South African I enjoyed this documentary

[@stephenford8748]

That was awesome. Really enjoyed it. Hope you keep making these types of films.

[@bevansanson4847]

Proud to say I made this.

[@monaandles]

Brilliantly candid

[@venskin]

Awesome doco, awesome man. Inspirational.

[@iqbaludkhan7559]

I can imagine that most rugby players would want Wayne in their corner. A class act who recently won the Women's rugby World with the Black Ferns for a record 6th time. Doesn't get better than the Professor. Legeng

[@chrisdaniel2195]

legend..awesome doco.

[@kplums5399]

Wayne Smith, you are a legend 🌹

[@philliproberts7294]

New Zealand is bloody lucky this man was born a kiwi that 2013 team is the very best I've ever seen and I've been watching all black rugby since 1964

[@khayasontsele8984]

Powerful words from Christian Cullen about Wayne Smith.

[@ohnean1]

Black Ferns now reaping the benefits of this mans knowledge and mana as well as the greats that line up to help him out ... How lucky are we NZders to have this pre-polished jewel here wanting our whole country to shine with minimum fuss !!

[@lukec2226]

Thanks, I really enjoyed this.

[@suphatrachaiyasit7531]

He's the heart beat of all blacks Rugby the team has gone down hill slowly since he left

[@kennethhammond4028]

He's back with the all blacks coaching 2024 so your wish came true.😊

[@j.a4923]

Smartest man in the game a hearty kiwi 💯

[@sattyarehu9192]

A wonderful champion.

[@imraanmollagee]

The All Blacks were never the same when Smithy AKA The Professor left. BRING HIM BACK ASAP!

[@yogibear284]

out standing human being!

[@dallaswatene5470]

And the Legacy continued....2021 WRWC.... absolutely amazing Smithy...Rugby greatest mind.

[@tfalani3861]

Incredible legacy. Thank you Wayne Smith❤️

[@johnbache5712]

What a man, what a legacy! Going to forgive him for that try against Wellington in the Ranfurly Shield...

[@debbiesamuela7753]

my words exactly... I was there too! Only just getting over it lol. What a down to earth sort of guy . Great doco....

[@Bloxnz]

A rugby geek that leant from a range of geeks. Best rugby analyst going.

[@karltainui5962]

Best skills coach ..cheers mate..🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@theflaver]

would lobve to see an update after his great job with the Black Ferns!

[@ranierahotai7696]

Bit of a shame he never got the job over John Mitchell, the paekakariki express would have gone on to break more records😀

[@eliyyahu92]

Legend...🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jamesmorris4397]

Great documentary.

[@mauroger86]

53:45 so happy the Aussies did not win the RWC 2003. That gesture from George Gregan made me cheer for the English for the first time ever.

[@philzy03]

Great Coach love the video

[@MrKitkennedy]

smart guy smithie....thank you

[@madaro504]

Thanks for making the script so tiny,

[@yehbuddy1005]

If you know much about NZ rugby then you know that this guy is probably the closest thing to a coaching genius.

[@DrAAAli]

I adore Smithy.

[@vakaceguosborne9555]

Legend!

[@graemehuia5964]

Bring him back.

[@PCgonemad-ih9pr]

John Buchan was my favorite player tuff as teak!!

[@jamesbaker9677]

G'day Wayne. You assert yourself as always ready to learn new things and re learn old things. Here is an assertion (without dissertation). Go through and identify which hand each player writes with or texts with these days. Ask them to use their lazy hand more than the strong hand until they feel ambidextrous. You now have a player that has a wider scope of access to your suggestions and ideas not to mention the balance they achieve from this simple exercise which they can do in their spare time costs nothing but produces a balanced left and right brain hemisphere. Watch for the change after you do this. I am ambidextrous and it is like I have two me's. two players in one man by jingoes this could be innovative.

[@tyronetapusoa7870]

I remember the Rutherford years ... the years they cut Cullen! Ouch.

[@christiantasidaily]

We miss you smittyyyyy

[@04SURE]

great korero from a great man

[@raphaelpakileata6567]

Polishing your successors boots is telling someone your an All Black without telling them your an All Black

[@rastamonvibrationyeah3238]

i had never heard of Laurie O`Reilly until now and if Wayne says he is the MAN well then i will take his word for it

[@petelosuaniu]

They should put a statue up of this great New Zealander in the Putaruru town square. At least have Smithy coach the next generation of coaches.

[@cherryharris8238]

Well done Wayne enjoy your much deserved retirement.

[@colinkennedy8730]

Top man

[@panikahukiwa2777]

The master

[@khayasontsele8984]

John Mitchell was the worst choice of coach to replace Wayne Smith. One of New Zealand Rugby’s worst decisions. I still reckon Wayne Smith would have won the 2003 Rugby World Cup had he remained in the role. The 2000 and 2001 seasons were important stepping stones in the build up to 2003.

[@john.f8726]

Amazes me how much he dislikes the Boks. Can’t remember him EVER saying anything good or positive about SA. Sad.

[@markcourtney2205]

NZ rugby is better when Waynes involved..Astute rugby brain and all round good guy.Big shoes to fill with him not around.

[@koko-yi5uv]

🤘🏽

[@davsavchav]

46:14 as neither an Aussie nor a n NZer, that was a suspect call by Kaplan. I'd have checked his bank statements after, ha-ha.

[@sweetkiwipie1569]

Canterbury

[@SBW_1]

A proper rugby geek, made for coaching.