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Ma'a Nonu played Major League rugby in 2020 for San Diego. Here are his highlights for the team that dominated the tournament in that season.
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@badabing8884 3 года назад

ABs haven’t really replaced him at 12 yet. That’s how good he is.

@Anubis_-- 3 года назад

You are not wrong, we were lacking at the last World Cup in the centres, we left the best centre at home(Laumape), and quite frankly... Nonu I would suggest almost made the flight he was still pretty damn good.

@archvermin 3 года назад

Kind of hard to replace. 2015 Nonu was the best centre in the world -- and I'm not exaggerating - the best. He was 32 at the time, played with passing, defence and decision making of a seasoned veteran, but with the speed and physicality of a 22yr old man. And if you're familiar with his style, he's also incredibly disciplined when he's in the black jersey. I don't think he's ever yellow carded as an All Black.

@Anubis_-- 3 года назад

@@archvermin What he became in the last 5 years in the jersey was something extremely hard to replicate, and I don't think the coaching staff took that task seriously. Once again this year, I don't really see a Nonu replacement... I don't really highly rate any of the centres in Super Rugby right now.. They do not have the same combination of explosive running, and smart play. Goodhue(Good Defense, smart play), Ioane(Explosive runner), Laumape(Explosive runner), Liernet-Brown(Explosive runner)...... We don't have a danger man as a second receiver... I really think Jordie Barrett should have taken the position he played at Francis Douglas(#12).

@archvermin 3 года назад

@@Anubis_-- I hope they do take it seriously, I don't want us to end up in a 2007 situation again (we had to play Leon McDonald at centre at one point). That said, Nonu-Smith centre combination only comes once-in-a-generation, and I think we were blessed to have them. We haven't replaced McCaw and Carter yet - such was the calibre of that era

@archvermin 3 года назад

@@Anubis_-- I'm personally optimistic that ALB may in time become our next Conrad Smith - makes decent decisions, reliable in defence, good work rate, and strong ball carrier. If Ngatai wasn't plagued with injury, and Robbie Fruean didn't have to get heart surgery, our stocks may look different right now - man what could've been.

@maxhamilton2870 3 года назад

The quality of the rugby is improving wish I could say the same for the commentary.

@mosetokuma4947 3 года назад

True story. Also, watch all of the coaching being delivered by NZ coaches over there in the US. Loads of videos of Jamie Joseph, Dave Rennie and Murray Mexted working with Texas Rugby Union. They look organised AF!!! Looking forward to another country competing at the World Cup in the future (as long as my AB's win of course)

@kieronseth 3 года назад

And the music!

@dos7126 3 года назад

commentators have no clue what they're saying ahahaha

@1ma4ighter 3 года назад

This is American commentary so. . .

@abla929 3 года назад

😂

@sicboi 3 года назад

Nonu out there playing touch and throwing carefree passes like he's in high school lol

@alanb9443 3 года назад

Why was maa nonu so devasting in major league rugby ? Pretty simple answer. The dudes one of the best centres to play the game and he’s playing in a btec league.

@Outdoorcookwarereviews 3 года назад

Hahahha thats why NZ champions Tasman Mako came and got they ass kicked by my b league SEATTLE SEAWOLVES BETCH!

@samoday2992 3 года назад

@@Outdoorcookwarereviews what’s a Seawolve ? Are they still Playing down starfire ?

@hankgoldenshaft 3 года назад

The MLR is getting better and better. Don't be an arrogant hater man, just enjoy.

@leonberard5050 3 года назад

@@tainedonovan4983 not to mention it was a Mako development side..

@xleiloh9502 3 года назад

@@Outdoorcookwarereviews yeah to the under 19s team 😂

@Erock1275 3 года назад

One of the most underrated parts of his game is his PASSING!!! Set up so many tries for the All Blacks for many years

@Sulu-sw3zo 3 года назад

He was known for having a pinpoint, long flat pass.

@gabrielcrozier177 3 года назад

maybe his kicking as well

@zephanish 3 года назад

He can kick as well, if I can recall his positional kicking was a key factor for winning many games for the ABs. The game where Carter was injured after the massive tackle from Bismark comes to mind.

@Thomas-dy5xl 3 года назад

@@Sulu-sw3zo his passing was trash when he was first on the scene. But he worked hard on it and it became a weapon for him

@ejsmith9194 3 года назад

@@Thomas-dy5xl nah it actually wasn't.. he had a decent pass which he perfected in the 2nd half of his career. He just never used it and didn't set up tries through long passes. He'd make breaks and pass it fine. But was never told or expected to throw long balls from set piece as they'd want him to just crash it.

@clapadamclap 3 года назад

And that’s not even peak Nonu, he would’ve ran through everyone in his day...

@nickjohns1192 3 года назад

Beast of a man. He destroyed alot of irish players when he decided to put his head down🐃

@mrwaltermathews 3 года назад

These boys are firemen and plumbers by profession.

@1ma4ighter 3 года назад

He coupd still but he's not on these guys level, so he's giving the developing players an opportunity

@himalayan8315 3 года назад

Nonu's pass is masterclass! Looks like he's having fun, enjoying his footy. Shot bro, seki.

@youngescanor 3 года назад

I can see this competition expanding and becoming a huge sport in the USA

@owenfazza6349 3 года назад

Hope not

@frostclan8211 3 года назад

I from nz I think nz can became a tier 1 team if they commit to it

@owenfazza6349 3 года назад

@@frostclan8211 they’re already a tier 1 team mate haha

@frostclan8211 3 года назад

@@owenfazza6349 oh lol i was meant to say america

@lockk132 3 года назад

Watching from New Zealand, cant wait till the USA is a powerhouse as will only entice other countries along aswell.Its all about the game for me

@helios4753 3 года назад

The difference for me is passing. When ever I see international players playing in the lower leagues the passing is always miles ahead. I played with a guy it's hard to describe but everything he did looked so simple, his passes were always perfect and they hit you like a bullet. He is now playing for South Africa.

@mattpham2910 3 года назад

I’ve played during high school and currently playing in college. and my team and I were made fun of a lot for wearing “short shorts” and playing a “weird and boring” game by the football team and i just wanted them to see the beauty of the game, the community and culture, and how hard we worked in training. It just so great to see and experience right grow so much that even an AB, a wallaby, and an Englishman; nonetheless legends, come play here just means a lot to myself and all the Americans that have been playing for quite some time now.

@weiweirice2597 3 года назад

the short shorts comment is always funny to me considering football players are essentially wearing yoga pants

@kombirat 3 года назад

@@weiweirice2597 Yeah the amount of gridiron fans I've seen call other sports feminine because they wear shorts while they are wearing leggings is immense.

@Erock1275 2 года назад

Tell them to play and see if they’re still laughing

@vailima49aston99 3 года назад

Nonu is the greatest passer of the game ever his passing is an art form makes it look easy

@aarongiles4517 3 года назад

Steady on. Maybe one of the best midfield distributors but he isn’t close to Aaron smith for passing ability

@hankgoldenshaft 3 года назад

The American game is a lot like the NZ game, they wanna run with ball in hand and score tries. I really enjoy watching MLR

@therugbyfanatic3379 3 года назад

Except in NZ they know how to defend...

@crizzl380 3 года назад

A lot of crazy shit happening that wouldn't happen in other leagues. It would be so nice if in a few years the us team improves such that they might even get a few lucky wins in the world cup and manage to put out their own style of rugby as the Japanese did!

@hankgoldenshaft 3 года назад

@@crizzl380 if MLR continues, I have no doubt it will result in RWC wins for the US team.

@thomasclark6642 3 года назад

@@hankgoldenshaft maybe in 30 years

@percnowitzki1724 3 года назад

@@hankgoldenshaft only if African Americans pick up the sport tbh

@grandzeno9925 3 года назад

I remember a game when Nonu , Umaga and Lomu where on the same team. that was a beast of a backline.

@mdavidom5903 3 года назад

Ma'a Nonu is my hero. The best centre of all time. Prove me wrong :).

@sail4549 3 года назад

you really think people can prove you wrong? lmao

@akbarusmanov2614 3 года назад

Brian O’Driscoll

@akbarusmanov2614 3 года назад

@@sail4549 O’Driscoll can 😂

@saintmisa1 3 года назад

@@akbarusmanov2614 nope🙅🏽‍♂️

@mdavidom5903 3 года назад

@@akbarusmanov2614 😄 ...took the bait, eh? I didn’t say the greatest, I said the best 😉. But, I will say Conrad smith and Nonu made the greatest centre pairing of all time.

@rogermoore6726 3 года назад

Bro miss watching him in the midfield for ABs, 💯 Percent Awesome 🙏🤜🤛👍😉.

@siromuzi78 2 года назад

Anybody who has watched Nonu play over the years, knows that this is just not the devastating side of him as the thumbnail suggests. There is much more

@AeolianMusica 3 года назад

At his absolute peak, I don’t think there have been many if any centres to match his skill set. Probably in my all time XV.

@ckromuluss11and89 3 года назад

As a Wellingtonian, always thought Tana umaga was the best 13 ,

@simorf 3 года назад

@@ckromuluss11and89 And i give you damien de allende...very similar

@wernertukker5420 3 года назад

@@simorf .. nah, Damien has nothing on Nonu. I’m South African just so you know.

@Yongs17 3 года назад

True

@piccolo_nz1142 Год назад

His footwork, his ability to turn a man inside out was underrated I remember trying to bounce in and out like him in a game and the boys made fun of me all night lol good memories

@BelloBudo007 3 года назад

It maybe my imagination, but he seems to have added a few things to his game. I do like that he is unselfish and that he doesn't overplay his hand. I used to hate seeing him in the AB side as I knew my Wallabies would be in for a very tough game.

@animekawaiichan9399 3 года назад

Imagine his fellow center comrade "Conrad Smith" was there and playing TOGETHER. Their team would be..... unstoppable. Does anyone agree?

@julianalderson6996 3 года назад

Hes done well from a hard unstople man to a man that thinks alot more. Love em"

@simorf 3 года назад

Agreed. I reckon he is actually better here then when he was at the all blacks...more a flyhalf then a 12...most good 12's start at fly half

@knuklz5580 11 месяцев назад

One of the best, evolved that position and no-one has done the same since

@slickboxingidentityveritas1932 2 года назад

MLR is making great moves. Young American players developing in these teams along World Class talent, will only mean future stars for the US national team

@MrAhuapai Год назад

Greatest second five in the history of the All Blacks says a lot. Means he's in the running for the GOAT in his position.

@pita3908 3 года назад

Nonu vision on the field is incredible, that's why he a AB great.

@mruv5944 3 года назад

Greatest 12 of all time.

@jameswaterhouse-brown6646 2 года назад

Fantastic sound track!

@aaronclair4301 3 года назад

His passing game is on point

@Filzkiiz 3 года назад

YesSiRr!! So that's where he went?!? WattA SikK Kant!! Lol!! Awesome stuff!! Pretty weird to hear the American commentators.. Haha!! Still good to see Rugby in the State!! Hopefully it gets bigger and better & they can attract more BiG name players!! Thankz for sharing Mate much Appreciated!! Stay bless and Stay Safe out there!! CheeRz!

@mdavidom5903 3 года назад

actually went back to toulon after covid cancelled mlr 2020

@jonnycooper4873 2 года назад

He’s arguably the best centre of all time that’s why

@fergusoh5092 3 года назад

Would love to see a MLR all stars tour of Europe

@geneanotado 3 года назад

MLR should tour NZ. They can play in the Saturday Leagues. I heard Ohaupo needs a scrimmage game.

@CTW1-u3h 3 года назад

Legend!! That's it.

@johne6479 3 года назад

MLR looks like a good competition, pleasantly surprising. Looks good for a strong USA team in the near future.

@Yongs17 3 года назад

Greatest #12 of all time

@MrDarrinMarshall 3 года назад

Wish he was still playing for us. Sad to see him retire from the Al Blacks.

@Reformed1-e1c 3 года назад

It’s unbelievable that he passes the ball a lot more now than he did when he came through the ranks in NZ. 22 yr old Ma’a would have just run and stepped the whole team lol

@kiwimark3203 3 года назад

The bro on fire

@abela.8136 3 года назад

Muuy Buenooo!!! desde Argentina.

@zazleticsbrah5693 3 года назад

That’s him in his 30s too 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@johnvictor9779 3 года назад

My best 12 in the world, and Jasa Veremalua at no# 6 is really fast.

@dmad1680 3 года назад

Would have to see him snd o Driscoll is thr one team at 12 and 13

@archeantusla6267 3 года назад

He's coming back to the legions next season as a player n a coach

@caimifsud6125 3 года назад

my conclusion is= ma'a nonu is too good

@aotearoa4eva924 3 года назад

Ma'as Pass is highly underrated

@geneanotado 3 года назад

Because the level of the MLR is like a High School game in NZ.

@888young2 3 года назад

He epitomises all black rugby

@paulocastro5407 3 года назад

Considering how fast the sport and the league is growing there and the amount of elite athletes that the US produces in nearly every sport, Americans at the world stage could become an elite group of players in the next 10 or so years, kind of like how Japan has developed their Rugby players. We've already seen how dominant their Seven's team is. It's only a matter of time before their XV-side reaches that level as well.

@rENNKManKeavy 3 года назад

Song name?

@jordythebassist 2 года назад

4:58 "reaches over for the touchdown" 🤦🤦

@atapanameleisea3268 3 года назад

he's changed up his game.. more of a distributer which has him at all class... so dangerous...unpredictable now...

@export2k13 3 года назад

He had to have been the richest rugby player in amierica at the time

@monsta5880 3 года назад

Imagine him in rugby league

@tumelomekgwe261 3 года назад

this competition will help the usa in to be more competitive at the world cup

@stupidogzland 2 года назад

His old now. Still good 👍, but tbh don't judge his playing on this season. He's not even a fraction of the symbol of beastmode when he was in his prime

@vio1et-purp1e0 3 года назад

相変わらずかっこいいな！

@theswayzeexpress1 3 года назад

When the best legs in the sport becomes the best hands in the MLR 😂

@bigpat989 2 года назад

I don’t think this video shows his best rugby honestly his impact in the videos would be considered getting the basics right without it being extraordinary

@Zomo1553 3 года назад

If 5% of America played and watched rugby they would be top 5 in the world. Give it 10 or so years

@samp739 3 года назад

Looks like the Toulon kit

@calcadao 2 года назад

I never see a wall and benchs so close to the field?!

@daniellemozafari1524 3 года назад

MAY HE PLAY WITH PRIDE MAY HE PLAY WITH HONOUR MAY HE PLAY WITH STRENGTH AND MANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AOTEROA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@locominyana8916 3 года назад

Jeez the only skill he's working off is his pass.

@handsomesquidward5160 2 года назад

0:32 Very poor defence from the winger, his inside man already has Nonu one on one, why'd he leave his opposite winger unmarked 💀

@joemctaminey-webster1919 3 года назад

Sorry I missed the devastating part?

@paddyanglais91 3 года назад

Radio Mirror Park (like) soundtrack...

@CYMRU619 3 года назад

The standard is pathetic when you consider the money that's flying around the MLR, comparable to my local side which play in 5th Tier Welsh rugby.

@sebp3249 3 года назад

Pretty sure 5th tier welsh rugby wouldn’t stand a chance against MLR teams - these MLR teams would struggle in the championship perhaps but there are some quality names going about. Quite a few premiership academy players r going over it they don’t make it in the prem

@KernowekTim 3 года назад

I remember the Welsh getting beaten by Western Samoa, and Waikato Chiefs. Thankfully your home town side doesn't got to try too hard eh?

@Navigator_Isle 3 года назад

A lot of the MLR players are from overseas including NZ, Australia, SA, UK so you'll still have your work cut out. The Eagles will soon be filled with foreign born players like Japan's team lol

@bloodhoundgang1642 3 года назад

What is it with Welsh guys slating MLR you'll get a hiding soon from these guys believe me. Anyway yeh agree Nonu one of the games greats..

@kylejones8891 3 года назад

@@bloodhoundgang1642 Wales have a population of 3 million... And MLR or US won't get close to them in my lifetime. Hence the entire purpose of the video... he's old and can't keep up with decent sides so has to go to MLR. It's not even slating, it's just factual. Same for Americans and football... The MLS is trash in comparison to most leagues

@melanchorly7618 3 года назад

The MLR is really entertaining. Good rugby on show! However, please fire that one American commentator. Nah bro, he's putrid. Using words like "in goal area", using "football" instead of "rugby ball" on many occasions. It's not NFL.

@kingz6649 3 года назад

When the Americans found out that ABS is the best Rugby team, straight went "Could we have some?"

@setefano8852 3 года назад

His all around game as a 12 is amazing

@ImmaSlapYoFaceMC 3 года назад

4:51 - how to successfully avoid Ma'a Nonu

@IlllIIlIIIlllIx 3 года назад

if that commentator calls the ball a football one more time..

@shunnakai4892 2 года назад

4:13

@TombstoneHeart 3 года назад

Man, there is a lot of borderline forward passes in this game.

@footlong1976 3 года назад

Sooooo you have an 8 minute video of a player running passing and tackling... basically what every rugby player from the age of 5 upwards learns to do

@philippaik5371 3 года назад

I HATE the way the American commentators butcher his name “Ma-A” 🤦‍♂️

@Dragoniter19 3 года назад

why is no one commenting that thr commentator says football

@theephraimite 3 года назад

Great, although he is way past his prime. Tuesday - April 27, 2021.

@d0ngw4ng Год назад

Um maybe cuz he's the goat 12

@k.hotzo.3033 2 года назад

US sports know how to build theor sports It was s9ccer now rugby wow

@percnowitzki1724 3 года назад

Look how bad the defence is at 4:51 😂😂 Americans scared to make a tackle

@darraghfarrell2245 3 года назад

Answer to the question is probably because he was a great great player and the standard of play in Major League Rugby is rubbish.

@brit50ify 3 года назад

I would say he was contained well by T2 players. I would have liked to see him take on his opposite number, and draw a second player and offload in the tackle. Thats where he would have done the most damage. He would straighten up the backs and drag 2 defenders causing a lot of room outside him. The 2 tries I saw where when he was already outside his player when he received the ball. Just my opinion.

@ejsmith9194 3 года назад

Fair point and if it were Super Rugby level 8 years ago he would have likely done that. But he's playing in a fun league (for him) where he can throw long balls and just be a playmaker rather than busting his body to win games that he can win with basic long passes.

@beniaminorocchi 3 года назад

@@ejsmith9194 slight correction: he was. Now he's back in Toulon

@brit50ify 3 года назад

@@ejsmith9194 Absolutely. His vision and knowledge lends a whole other dimension to the team. And perhaps the clickbait title 'devastating' refers to that aspect of his game.

@GoldenbanjoDJ 3 года назад

Because he's an all black with over 100 caps

@philmckay9973 3 года назад

A big guy with experience playing a higher pace game....go figure.

@TheSchmukk 3 года назад

pretty average footage tbh... most international 12s could do this ez... not sure what the hype is

@Bruul619 3 года назад

Slept with a guy I played a different sport with who was from Wellington, longest closet bi guy I know of

@chrismouton1985 3 года назад

Urgh, these commentators. It's rugby ball, not a football. It's a try, not a touchdown.

@jeffa818 3 года назад

MA’A NONU PUNCHES LIKE MY MUM!!

@jareddean7214 3 года назад

American commentators have no clue 😂

@ashleybrook811 3 года назад

What a awesome player but my gran could be devastating if she played in that shit league

@felixanderson6926 3 года назад

Americans don’t have a clue.

@beauabbott7154 2 года назад

coming from an american rugby player, american rugby is a joke

@lenitafunai7792 3 года назад

Dooooooont ever🤦🏽‍♂️ I meeeean ever call it a miss pass fmd its called a cut out pass lol these commentaries need to study the commentaries in the south seas lol😂🤣 good try though lol

@jd2926 3 года назад

Americans playing football or rugby is cringe.😂😂😂😂

@muntymunt 3 года назад

Very boring video, most of the highlights are him touching the ball, passing or running a couple of meters into a standard tackle. This video should of been 2-3 mins.

@drewskinator0076 3 года назад

He shldve played against better competition in a more competitive league. Your game wont improve playing worse competition smh.

@zephanish 3 года назад

@jyzzONyah Mum4ME I think players at this age just want to take it easy and enjoy their last bits of their playing career. He's wayyyyy past the "development/improvement stage" already. Not to mention, the moneys pretty good too!

@mdavidom5903 3 года назад

@jyzzONyah Mum4ME thank you. smh @ drewskinator. doesn't recognize who he's talking about. also, he's 38, 39 in less than a month!!

@skylagaaia1683 Год назад

Huge noticeable and most irritating difference between New Zealand Rugby commentators and American commentators is that NZ commentators respectfully learn the proper pronunciation and sounding of players names..you can have 3 American commentators, and they’ll all pronounce the same name differently 😂😂😂😂

@Goobtard 3 года назад

Even though he's wearing 12 they are essentially playing him as out half based on all those clips

@fullmetalcontactzen 3 года назад

Yeah , it appears so, at least in this short clip. Perhaps it´s a team strategy to take advantage of Ma´a passing skills, even tough he had never played first five eight

@TDMFAN 3 года назад

He's pushing 40 and still a beast on the field.

@hapeta24 3 года назад

nah bro he's just steering them around the field like any old pro- keeping the body intact and running as little as possible. plenty of young legs out there to do the mahi and get the glory.. good on him

@jamesetheridge6224 3 года назад

I'm sure rugby is going to explode in America. Think of how many thousands of exceptional college athletes don't quite make the NFL draft and would be keen to give rugby a try.

@zaco21_ 3 года назад

Yeah, rugby is growing rapidly in the past 10 years

@seymourbutts6451 3 года назад

Exactly

@mikescudder4621 3 года назад

Its a great game, complicated though, not easy to learn all the ins and outs at all. Also the game of rugby doesnt take half a day to watch like nfl, i cant stand the stop start nature of it.... but thats cultural i guess.

@Yongs17 3 года назад

So true.