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Rugby Legends Remembered
We pay tribute to some legends of the game of have sadly passed away in 2024. Sid Going, Tony O'Reilly, Andre Boniface, JPR Williams and Barry John all left their unique mark on the game of rugby and will forever be remembered as giants of the game.
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Відео

Frank Bunce - All Black Legend
Переглядів 5034 години тому
Bunce began his representative career at the Manukau club, and progressed to Auckland B in 1984 and then Auckland in 1986, the same year he was selected for the North Island team. He remained with Auckland until 1990, not usually a first choice player, although he did play in the trial for the All Blacks in 1988. In 1991 he moved to North Harbour. Though mainly of Niuean descent, he was selecte...
Willem Alberts - The Bone Collector
Переглядів 7 тис.16 годин тому
Alberts made his professional debut for the Golden Lions in 2007. In that same year he was awarded his debut in the Super 14, playing against the Waratahs. He moved to the Sharks in 2010. In October 2010, Willem was selected to the Springboks squad of 39 players to prepare for the November tour of Europe. He is known for his punishing runs (often requiring more than one tackler to stop him) and...
Carel du Plessis - The Prince of Wings
Переглядів 14 тис.День тому
Like all true artists, Carel has a temperament which he sometimes has difficulty in controlling. His rugby started at Paarl Boys High and in the late 1970's he played in Craven Week as a stand-off half. It so happened that when he came to Stellenbosch he played at centre. We only found out after we had selected him at centre that he actually preferred the wing position. There was a bit of a squ...
Duhan van der Merwe - The Greatest Scotland Wing
Переглядів 2,1 тис.14 днів тому
Van der Merwe was a late call-up to the South Africa Under-20 squad that participated at the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand, replacing Rohan Janse van Rensburg who picked up an injury in South Africa's 61-5 victory against Scotland in the opening round in Pool C. Van der Merwe was an unused replacement for their 33-24 victory over hosts New Zealand in their second match, but ...
Damian Willems - Springbok Wonder Kid
Переглядів 17 тис.14 днів тому
Damian Willemse made his international debut for South Africa in the 2018 Rugby Championship against Argentina at Kings Park Stadium in a 34-21 victory, coming off of the bench and substituting André Esterhuizen. Willemse was not initially named in South Africa's squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. However he was called up to replace the injured Jesse Kriel in the pool stage. He also scored his...
John Kirwan - All Black Power
Переглядів 9 тис.21 день тому
Kirwan played for Marist Brothers Old Boys RFC and Auckland domestically, winning 142 caps with the latter during an era when the side dominated the NPC and Ranfurly Shield. From 1985 to 1989 he also played in Italy, with Benetton Treviso, where he won the Italian championship in 1989. Also in the Treviso team was the All Black Craig Green, Kirwan's teammate in the 1987 World Cup won by New Zea...
The Naas Botha Story
Переглядів 33 тис.21 день тому
Statistics alone have already assured Naas Botha of rugby immortality. It is a fact of life that new generations judge champions of the past solely on their legacy in record books and just as he was measured against the achievements of his predecessors, the match-winning qualities of future stars will be rated against the statistics Botha has left next to his name. Historians will see Botha as ...
Pieter-Steph du Toit - The Hard Man of Springbok Rugby
Переглядів 24 тис.Місяць тому
Pieter-Steph du Toit made his Springbok Test debut against Wales in Cardiff on 9 November 2013 at age 21. Du Toit has since become a regular for the Springboks and was a part of the South African team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Du Toit came off the bench in the quarter-final, when South Africa beat Wales 23-19 at Twickenham Stadium. The following season saw Du Toit become a regular starter f...
Willie le Roux - Springbok Magic Man
Переглядів 10 тис.Місяць тому
Upon moving to the Griquas in 2012, Le Roux was instantly called up to the Cheetahs Super Rugby squad. He made his debut in Week 1 of the 2012 Super Rugby season as a half-time substitute for Dusty Noble as the Cheetahs lost 25-27 to the Lions in Johannesburg. Despite this early setback Le Roux went on to have an excellent first season in Super Rugby, playing mostly on the wing he scored 7 trie...
The Pioneers - Black and Coloured Rugby Players in South Africa (1983 - 1993)
Переглядів 9 тис.Місяць тому
During the isolation years there were very few black and coloured rugby players who got the opportunity to play first class rugby in South Africa. Rugby was segregated and there were 3 different governing bodies running the game in South Africa. But there were some players who were able to break through and even represent the Springboks during this period, most notably Errol Tobias, Avril Willi...
Vincent Clerc - The French Flyer
Переглядів 613Місяць тому
Clerc was left out of the French squad for the 2006 Autumn Internationals, but was called up as a replacement for Cédric Heymans for the match against Ireland during the 2007 Six Nations Championship. In a closely contested match at Croke Park, Clerc scored a last-gasp try to snatch a 20-17 victory for France. He scored 5 tries during the first two games of the 2008 Six Nations Championship aga...
Damian De Allende - Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 16 тис.2 місяці тому
In May 2014, De Allende was one of eight uncapped players that were called up to a Springbok training camp prior to the 2014 mid-year rugby union tests. He was subsequently named in the final squad, but suffered a medial knee ligament injury and had to withdraw from the squad. However, he was once again selected in the Springboks' next squad for the 2014 Rugby Championship and was named in the ...
Makazole Mapimpi - Ultimate Career Highlights
Переглядів 13 тис.3 місяці тому
Mapimpi made his test debut for the Springboks on 2 June 2018 against Wales in Washington, D.C. at the age of 27. Under Head Coach Rassie Erasmus and with the help of Backs Coach Mzwandile Stick, Mapimpi has blossomed to being a prolific try scorer for the Springboks, almost at a try per game. His mark on the international space became more prominent with his inclusion in the team for the Rugby...
Lukhanyo Am - The Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 8 тис.3 місяці тому
In 2016, Am was included in a South Africa 'A' squad that played a two-match series against a touring England Saxons team.[8] He came on as a replacement in their first match in Bloemfontein,[9] but ended on the losing side as the visitors ran out 32-24 winners.[10] He was promoted to the starting line-up for the second match of the series, a 26-29 defeat to the Saxons in George. Am was named a...
Bulls vs Stormers - The Greatest Rivals
Переглядів 10 тис.3 місяці тому
Bulls vs Stormers - The Greatest Rivals
Cheslin Kolbe - The Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 29 тис.3 місяці тому
Cheslin Kolbe - The Ultimate Tribute
Dean Hall - Career Highlights
Переглядів 7 тис.3 місяці тому
Dean Hall - Career Highlights
Marius Joubert - Ultimate Career Highlights
Переглядів 3,5 тис.5 місяців тому
Marius Joubert - Ultimate Career Highlights
Jason Robinson - Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 25 тис.5 місяців тому
Jason Robinson - Ultimate Tribute
Shane Williams - The Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 4,7 тис.5 місяців тому
Shane Williams - The Ultimate Tribute
JP Pietersen - The Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 2,3 тис.6 місяців тому
JP Pietersen - The Ultimate Tribute
Ben Cohen - The Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 1,5 тис.6 місяців тому
Ben Cohen - The Ultimate Tribute
Bryan Habana - The Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 37 тис.6 місяців тому
Bryan Habana - The Ultimate Tribute
Duane Vermeulen - The Ultimate Tribute
Переглядів 33 тис.7 місяців тому
Duane Vermeulen - The Ultimate Tribute
Gavin Hastings - Scottish Icon
Переглядів 2,3 тис.8 місяців тому
Gavin Hastings - Scottish Icon
Theuns Stofberg - Springbok Legend
Переглядів 3,4 тис.9 місяців тому
Theuns Stofberg - Springbok Legend
Gio Aplon - Ultimate Rugby Highlights
Переглядів 60 тис.Рік тому
Gio Aplon - Ultimate Rugby Highlights
Pedrie Wannenburg - Fallen Hero
Переглядів 8 тис.Рік тому
Pedrie Wannenburg - Fallen Hero
Ryan Kankowski - Brilliant Number 8
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Ryan Kankowski - Brilliant Number 8

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @JohanSchmidt
    @JohanSchmidt 2 години тому

    One of the all time best All Black centres

  • @hermangibson1585
    @hermangibson1585 12 годин тому

    Indeed the price of wings absolutely brilliant.

  • @AnunakiEnki
    @AnunakiEnki 12 годин тому

    Absolute balance at full pace! Very few have it.

  • @user-fx3si4bm2n
    @user-fx3si4bm2n 13 годин тому

    This man would have been a great Springbok wing.

  • @animekawaiichan9399
    @animekawaiichan9399 14 годин тому

    You TRAITOOORRR!!!!😡😡🤬🤬🔪

  • @Sheepsvagina
    @Sheepsvagina День тому

    Were it not for the knee injury I think Harry Ellis would have gone on to be Englands best ever 9. Robinson is simply a legend.

  • @oluwajuwonloeboh3267
    @oluwajuwonloeboh3267 День тому

    the backrow combo of Albert's, vermaulen and Francois Louw is one of my favourites till this day

  • @godisbollocks
    @godisbollocks День тому

    So funny to see someone scoring a great individual try and getting not so much as a high five from anyone.

  • @rynooosthuizen8536
    @rynooosthuizen8536 День тому

    The Prince of wings the GOAT

  • @darrinarendse6644
    @darrinarendse6644 День тому

    Definitely the greatest fullback ever!

  • @jldp24
    @jldp24 День тому

    I got Bunce over Tana..Bunce vs O Driscoll would be a great matchup. You have to remember..Bunce was uncompromising..hard as nails..hard to tackle..always dominated.

  • @mjgholfza
    @mjgholfza День тому

    My hero as kind. Hy en Danie Gerber. Ek het self linker vleuel gespeel op skool.

  • @Hammersteyn
    @Hammersteyn 2 дні тому

    Wow he scored a Bunce of tries

  • @raymondmalan487
    @raymondmalan487 2 дні тому

    Rugby Brein soos Geen Ander. Goue Voet. Telbord Jagter.

  • @rh5466
    @rh5466 2 дні тому

    Bunce and Jeremy Guscott would be the center pairing in my all-time Dream Team.

  • @jamesritchie2167
    @jamesritchie2167 2 дні тому

    AB se moer ! Ons kan ball speel !

  • @jamesritchie2167
    @jamesritchie2167 2 дні тому

    Makes me so sad when I see Joost in his prime. What a hell of a player, for me the best 9 ever. Loved when he and Jonah Lomu met when both were dying. Damn thats Rugby Spirit! God Bless you Joost and Jonah. Both literally giants of the game of rugby. 👍🙏

  • @davsavchav
    @davsavchav 2 дні тому

    Juan Smith was an outstanding blindside

  • @gursonfortuin5183
    @gursonfortuin5183 2 дні тому

    He took over from Ray Mordt.

  • @Anti-terrorist3112
    @Anti-terrorist3112 2 дні тому

    Totally overrated....poor defense

  • @magdapienaar1993
    @magdapienaar1993 3 дні тому

    Briljante vleuel en goeie hardloop rugby. Vir my was hy n beter vleuel as Brian Habanna. Carel kon step en het spoed gehad. Goeie dae se goeie rugby...

  • @Kalion-ln7ek
    @Kalion-ln7ek 3 дні тому

    5:26 Jeez, Spies and Alberts waiting on the outside. Good luck stopping that!

  • @AndreBotha-qi9sf
    @AndreBotha-qi9sf 3 дні тому

    That is Shaun Raymond, not Willem Alberts

  • @FaroutGuitar
    @FaroutGuitar 3 дні тому

    They filmed a documentary about constipation once. But that shit never came out.

  • @ringonaidoo1352
    @ringonaidoo1352 3 дні тому

    Truly he was the GOAT in the wings❤

  • @nicolaaskorff4132
    @nicolaaskorff4132 3 дні тому

    Hy was die totale pakket. Sou een vd grootstes geword het

  • @morneviljoen4789
    @morneviljoen4789 3 дні тому

    A legend of South African rugby. Congratulations on an exceptional career Willem.

  • @AlbertPrinsloo-ul6vx
    @AlbertPrinsloo-ul6vx 4 дні тому

    Good old days😢

  • @nickay2549
    @nickay2549 4 дні тому

    He couldnt tackle, but was a great player of the time

  • @Mr300millz
    @Mr300millz 4 дні тому

    The Bone Collector

  • @user-fs2it2je8o
    @user-fs2it2je8o 4 дні тому

    My hero x

  • @superbowljoel01
    @superbowljoel01 4 дні тому

    Damn... was Mark Richards ok?

  • @superbowljoel01
    @superbowljoel01 4 дні тому

    Earl Rose... talk about a blast from the past

  • @troyocarroll
    @troyocarroll 4 дні тому

    This is gonna sting but in the big scheme of things Cully never won us anything of great importance. He was a unbelievably balanced runner - tryscorer but as a fullback / kicker left alot to be desired. For me he doesn't make top 3 All Blacks fullbacks of all time.

    • @RealRugby
      @RealRugby 4 дні тому

      Fair feedback and I get where you are coming from, but I bet you are in a very very exclusive club with that opinion. Out of curiosity, who are your top 3?

  • @candidodemanchuria6
    @candidodemanchuria6 5 днів тому

    Danie Gerber was always on support he added a lot of playmaking in addition to his legendary breaks.

  • @candidodemanchuria6
    @candidodemanchuria6 5 днів тому

    Next year the came to Argentina, a more realistic fixture, with a propper team as opposed to the 1992 improvisation. They struggled to find they best shape tough dominating clearly only in the last test. The Tucuman match is often cited as a turning point as they faced an extremely hostile environment and a team more intrested on headbutting than scoring: ua-cam.com/video/WbJDDSLqfEM/v-deo.html

  • @Naasjpn
    @Naasjpn 5 днів тому

    Welgedoen, SA se groot rugbyheld!

  • @troyocarroll
    @troyocarroll 5 днів тому

    Absolute travesty when John Mitchell wouldn't pick him for the World Cup semi final '03 vs Australia. Fricken idiot left out the Capt and puts Leon McDonald at centre, what a cum dunt. We would have won that game if Tana played.

  • @Hammersteyn
    @Hammersteyn 6 днів тому

    Earl Rose 😂

  • @graemethompson6206
    @graemethompson6206 6 днів тому

    Whatabout when he played sevens !

  • @candidodemanchuria6
    @candidodemanchuria6 6 днів тому

    It's true that by 1992 isolation had taken an understandable toll on their game but had the ban been lifted on time for the 1987 RWC that would had been a different story, that backline with Gerber, Duplesiss, Reinah, Botha, etc at their prime was the one ahead of their time...

  • @thomaspretorius8458
    @thomaspretorius8458 7 днів тому

    He was a try,kick and point masjien

  • @sexobscura
    @sexobscura 7 днів тому

    *I remember watching matches in the early-mid 90s and his name was pronounced (as it is on some places here) as 'KREEYA' not 'KROOGAR'. That would be truer to his heritage*

  • @johannblignaut1966
    @johannblignaut1966 7 днів тому

    Willem has such a positie attitude.One of those people whom are easy to be with.Now he is going to become a Springbok pro hunter.

  • @RiteTrade
    @RiteTrade 7 днів тому

    And always went as close as possible to the poles, not like today when most are in such a hurry to celebrate, not thinking that 2 extra points might win them the game.

  • @Riaan3108
    @Riaan3108 7 днів тому

    My first rugby hero. Imagine the try record for the Boks had him and his generation had 'normal' careers. Unreal player

  • @jasonatherton1549
    @jasonatherton1549 7 днів тому

    Overrated player

    • @chris5240
      @chris5240 7 днів тому

      Served the Sharks well for sure. Few players make an impact like him off the bench. When he would come on with 30 min left, he would cut through teams with force alone. These highlights miss most of his highlights as they didn't always result in a try. Will always be thought of fondly by Sharks fans, no doubt.

    • @morneviljoen4789
      @morneviljoen4789 3 дні тому

      Overrated rugby knowledge

    • @Kalion-ln7ek
      @Kalion-ln7ek 3 дні тому

      In the Springbok system that thrived on dominant tackles he was exactly what they needed. I cant remember a single player that ran straight at him that didn't get absolutely smoked.

    • @ledfloyd9056
      @ledfloyd9056 2 дні тому

      Dirty troll looking for attention

  • @ronnievorster6361
    @ronnievorster6361 7 днів тому

    Watch Carel come through the ranks till he became a bok a genuis with speed and never died with ball a gifted player as well as his brothers

    • @mtnstrand2819
      @mtnstrand2819 7 днів тому

      Carel du Plessis was never the 'Prince of wings'. He was indeed the King of all rugby players in his prime. Such a shame the rest of the world hardly saw much of him in his prime.

    • @user-hk8ec7vr8v
      @user-hk8ec7vr8v 7 днів тому

      Just a pitty he played in a APARTHEID era where maybe BETER than him were deprived so NO star in my eyes

    • @user-hk8ec7vr8v
      @user-hk8ec7vr8v 7 днів тому

      ​@@mtnstrand2819like the rest of the World haven't seen players of colour who were deprived from playing.

  • @sinenhlanhlamlondo8013
    @sinenhlanhlamlondo8013 8 днів тому

    How come the old old school Springboks played running rugby compared to the modern Springboks?

    • @Van-Kaap
      @Van-Kaap 7 днів тому

      Higher standard of coaching.Todays Springbok coaches(Rassie), don't have the talent to coach running rugby.

    • @sinenhlanhlamlondo8013
      @sinenhlanhlamlondo8013 7 днів тому

      @@Van-Kaap Aaaaah that doesn't make sense since he's from the Free State and they're known for running rugby

    • @Van-Kaap
      @Van-Kaap 7 днів тому

      @@sinenhlanhlamlondo8013 You should go look at the rugby the Free State played when Rassie was their coach.He basically copied the Bulls conservative style.Same when he came to Western Province.

    • @shireendaniels3055
      @shireendaniels3055 7 днів тому

      Nas Botha changed Springbok rugby to 10 men rugby. At the time it was working because a try was 4 points and penalty/ drop goal was 3 points.

    • @sinenhlanhlamlondo8013
      @sinenhlanhlamlondo8013 7 днів тому

      @@shireendaniels3055 sooooo 40 odd years later we just stuck to it?

  • @jacqueshughes3085
    @jacqueshughes3085 8 днів тому

    What a team! Legends. So many great Sprigboks in one team. Unbelievably, this team only made the play-offs - and only once! Skinstad, Leonard, Brink, Corne Krige, Boome, Visagie, Van Der Linde, Van Zyl, Van Straaten (and Koen), Rossouw, Daniels, Marinos, De Wet Barry, Fleck, Paulse, Montgomery etc etc.