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Some classic tries here. I'd argue that DC's second try against the Lions in 2005 and Jonah Lomu's fourth try Vs England in 1995 are better than the ones chosen for this vid.
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@Nepia said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
I want to see this all-time XV of Rupeni and XIV Cantabs/Crusaders immediately.
Been going over some old (2001) footage of Rupeni playing for Northland, enough said!
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
Yeah I only made it to the second try. The highlight for me was hearing the commentators whinge about forwards in the backline.
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
I was going to send you the Caleb Ralph/Scott Hamilton double header but I won’t bother now
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
Yeah I only made it to the second try. The highlight for me was hearing the commentators whinge about forwards in the backline.
Topical when one of our major distributors for the ABs is E de Groot (not that it is his decision I'm sure).
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
Yeah I only made it to the second try. The highlight for me was hearing the commentators whinge about forwards in the backline.
Well that's a shame because he smokes Mils and Dougie halfway through. His son, Jnr, is apparently faster, about 19, and playing in France for Montpelier academy, scoring 5 tries in 5 games.
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
Yeah I only made it to the second try. The highlight for me was hearing the commentators whinge about forwards in the backline.
Well that's a shame because he smokes Mils and Dougie halfway through. His son, Jnr, is apparently faster, about 19, and playing in France for Montpelier academy, scoring 5 tries in 5 games.
I have a short attention span.
I guess the French will get their grubby mits on his son then if he's good enough.
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The 2nd clip...funny how in most, after a red card offence in today's game, most just keep playing, not stopping to point out the offence.
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@Duluth said in Classic Rugby Videos:
AB YouTube channel uploaded two old Tests v Scotland
Tony Stanger with one of the great Scots tries at 21.41. Inspirational stuff.
Earle Kirtons commentary is simply superb. His is one of the great colour commentator voices.
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@Daffy-Jaffy Snake. The absolute king of knowing what else was going on around him on a rugby field.
@sparky said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Daffy-Jaffy Snake. The absolute king of knowing what else was going on around him on a rugby field.
The absolute best not particularly athletic player ever. Pretty extraordinary career and what a combination he had with Nonu.....
@Duluth said in Classic Rugby Videos:
such a great series, J.K doing J.K things
from memory he gassed Campese a bunch of times.
Some great test tries scored as well
Michael Jones busting through..
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This small You tube channel has approx 160 full test matches (all nations) from 1986 through 1995 (including world cups and the 86 Cavaliers in S.A.).
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@Virgil said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Duluth said in Classic Rugby Videos:
such a great series, J.K doing J.K things
from memory he gassed Campese a bunch of times.Some great test tries scored as well
Michael Jones busting through..
I had a video tape of that tour so remember all those tries, including against NSW.
A great series for people who don't realise how good JK was to watch.
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Classic Rugby Videos:
This small You tube channel has approx 160 full test matches (all nations) from 1986 through 1995 (including world cups and the 86 Cavaliers in S.A.).
E.g.
RIP Jonah Lomu and Doddie Weir. Try scorers in the 1995 quarter final. Have just gone hunting for the interview on YouTube where Weir showed his utter delight at getting a couple, can't find it unfortunately but he was well pleased.
Scots did bloody well to get 30 points, conceding 48 was a bit of an issue though !
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A recent upload by Allblacks YouTube channel......
Cullens last game in NZ.
The look on his face when he gets the standing ovation.
The size of the crowd for an NPC game!
The good old days.
@Jet said in Classic Rugby Videos:
A recent upload by Allblacks YouTube channel......
Cullens last game in NZ.
The look on his face when he gets the standing ovation.
The size of the crowd for an NPC game!
The good old days.
Was at this game with my old man. There to see my favourite player play his final game in Welly.
Still the GOAT in my eyes.
Sheesh to be a Wellington fan in the 2000s, I think we made 7 finals between 2000 - 2009 and only won 1.
@Canes4life said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Jet said in Classic Rugby Videos:
A recent upload by Allblacks YouTube channel......
Cullens last game in NZ.
The look on his face when he gets the standing ovation.
The size of the crowd for an NPC game!
The good old days.
Was at this game with my old man. There to see my favourite player play his final game in Welly.
Still the GOAT in my eyes.
Sheesh to be a Wellington fan in the 2000s, I think we made 7 finals between 2000 - 2009 and only won 1.
We've had some absolute freaks over the years, Jonah, Jeff Wilson etc. Even greats like Ben Smith and currently Will Jordan being the closest but there's just never been anyone exactly like Cullen.
Its so easy to lose yourself watching his highlight reels, the way he ran and made defenders look like they were trying to tackle a ghost
the great thing is its not limited to us NZ'ers who refer to him as the GOAT
Anytime ive come across Cullen mentioned on Reddit etc hes consistently referred to as the best of all time by supporters from other countries.
@Virgil Amazing player. Easily the best ball runner I've seen, but also under-rated in other aspects: very good positionally covering a huge amount of ground and a very good and hugely strong for his size defender.
Not much of a kicker - but fuck me if you can run like that why would you even entertain kicking.
Cully & Rupeni to me were the most gifted runners, both looked so effortless in thier running style and ability to beat a man.
Didnt realise how poor quality the footage was when we used to watch
@Virgil said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Canes4life said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Jet said in Classic Rugby Videos:
A recent upload by Allblacks YouTube channel......
Cullens last game in NZ.
The look on his face when he gets the standing ovation.
The size of the crowd for an NPC game!
The good old days.
Was at this game with my old man. There to see my favourite player play his final game in Welly.
Still the GOAT in my eyes.
Sheesh to be a Wellington fan in the 2000s, I think we made 7 finals between 2000 - 2009 and only won 1.
We've had some absolute freaks over the years, Jonah, Jeff Wilson etc. Even greats like Ben Smith and currently Will Jordan being the closest but there's just never been anyone exactly like Cullen.
Its so easy to lose yourself watching his highlight reels, the way he ran and made defenders look like they were trying to tackle a ghost
the great thing is its not limited to us NZ'ers who refer to him as the GOAT
Anytime ive come across Cullen mentioned on Reddit etc hes consistently referred to as the best of all time by supporters from other countries.
I think JK is up with Cullen and Jonah in being a step above those mentioned. I constantly get bemused when AB wings are discussed and JK gets overlooked in favour of say Doug Howlett (not knocking him, just seen that happen). Bloody children need to dust off late 80s ABs and Auckland videos.