Joe Rokocoko - The Rocket Man

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  • Опубліковано 13 лип 2018
  • Joe Rokocoko was an awesome rugby player. I thought his All Black career would last longer than it did, but boy, what an impact he made in international rugby. He scored a staggering 46 test tries in 68 tests for the All Blacks and plenty more for the the Blues in Super Rugby before moving to France in 2011.
    We had plenty of fun digging up this footage and we hope you enjoy this tribute to an All Black legend.
    Enjoy and thanks for watching!
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  • @bruceharrison7859
    @bruceharrison7859 3 роки тому +26

    Best dive in world rugby

  • @NEMS-td1cz
    @NEMS-td1cz 5 років тому +82

    The best winger in his era, him and rupeni defined the true meaning of a fast winger

    • @fijianz1
      @fijianz1 3 роки тому +8

      Don't forget Joeli Vidiri

  • @bwana4711
    @bwana4711 4 роки тому +67

    This is just a 25 minute lesson in handling, passing, running lines and unbelievable trust in the skill and awareness of your team mates.

    • @that682kid.C
      @that682kid.C 2 місяці тому

      His speed played a big Part

  • @westauxwaitaks
    @westauxwaitaks 2 роки тому +23

    One of the best wingers to ever play for NZ

    • @viliamenasau9868
      @viliamenasau9868 Рік тому +1

      Isn’t he fijian

    • @patonmatika7009
      @patonmatika7009 8 місяців тому +1

      @@viliamenasau9868yup but he played for nz didn’t say he’s from nz

    • @nikaroks-ip2ir
      @nikaroks-ip2ir 5 місяців тому

      he was born in nz but he's background is Fijian@@viliamenasau9868

  • @toanz4869
    @toanz4869 4 роки тому +16

    Muliaina is amazing at setting Joe Up what a combo it was!

  • @vulturnuszan
    @vulturnuszan 5 років тому +75

    early career when he was in his prime he was maybe the best winger the game has seen, 17 trys in his first 11 tests? Insane.

    • @Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1
      @Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1 4 роки тому +8

      He had it all didn't he? Just a scoring freak. The recycling in that team was simply insane

    • @12gaugepolymonkeygang28
      @12gaugepolymonkeygang28 4 роки тому +2

      Imagin him and lomu on each wing😁😁😁

    • @davsavchav
      @davsavchav 4 роки тому +11

      What about at Blues competing with Caucau in 2003 and 2004?

    • @WWEFan-ty5xd
      @WWEFan-ty5xd 3 роки тому +2

      @@davsavchav yeah, had the rocket man on the bench with gear at 14. jesus, imagine taking off rupeni or gear and having the rocket man coming to replace them

    • @oscarexists4327
      @oscarexists4327 3 роки тому

      Then later on he had 24 tries in his first 16 Matches

  • @bustarogers9990
    @bustarogers9990 4 роки тому +14

    Joey's on my all time dream team , apart from Cullen , no one matches the share beauty of watching him run at full pace with those magical dives over the try line when it seems like he's in the air for 5 seconds lol. Love ya Rocket man!.

  • @Sam-dn2ck
    @Sam-dn2ck 6 років тому +68

    If there's an assist stats Muliaina will be number one lol the amount of assistant he had with roko

    • @tyonamin
      @tyonamin 6 років тому +9

      He was an immaculate link man.

    • @sm0636
      @sm0636 5 років тому +8

      Look at the howlet vid he set up pretty much every trie 😂

  • @thomas_corbet
    @thomas_corbet 5 років тому +29

    Best of all time in my book. All round player, he had everything!

    • @hphenderson85
      @hphenderson85 5 років тому +9

      Agreed. Beautiful balance, quick and actually had a brain for the game not just a speed merchant.

  • @raysfonexchange
    @raysfonexchange 4 роки тому +13

    This man reminded me of a smaller Jona Lomu!!! He managed to score tries even when facing mutiple oppnents - class player!!

  • @thomas_corbet
    @thomas_corbet 6 років тому +33

    Best winger ever in my opinion. Had everything, could create, finish, defend... Still can, actually!

    • @sathnidu_athauda
      @sathnidu_athauda 3 роки тому +9

      @@trenttaiaroa9428 yeah he was a legend but i still think he's overated.

    • @johnvictor9779
      @johnvictor9779 2 роки тому +2

      @@sathnidu_athauda nah I think rupeni caucau is the best

    • @ffjdmarco
      @ffjdmarco 2 роки тому +2

      @@trenttaiaroa9428 no😃. the goat was caucaunibauca

    • @tuapaijames6460
      @tuapaijames6460 2 роки тому +1

      I agree..this dudes a freak..love 2nd

    • @lesblase3667
      @lesblase3667 Рік тому

      @@sathnidu_athauda overrated? Shut up man

  • @TAYLORGANG116
    @TAYLORGANG116 4 роки тому +10

    My all time fav winger. In his prime their was no denying who the best wing in the world was

  • @richposports7030
    @richposports7030 4 роки тому +32

    An absolute pleasure watching this Rolls Royce of a player in action. Thanks for this compilatio. Go All Blacks (with props to that Fijian fountain o talent genes!)

  • @imbatman5882
    @imbatman5882 16 днів тому +2

    Just watching the amount of times the right winger joins the left side to create an overlap was nice to see.

  • @lizahenry3343
    @lizahenry3343 4 роки тому +6

    One of many ab greats (Rokococo)!!!

  • @rosihantu1
    @rosihantu1 6 років тому +11

    Almost forgot how brilliant he was.

  • @captainhindsight5127
    @captainhindsight5127 6 років тому +12

    Smokin Joe one of my all time favourite players so much fun to watch

  • @rodeo4877
    @rodeo4877 4 роки тому +6

    An absolute joy and pleasure in the All blacks. enjoy your retirement
    You've earned it
    Josevata Rokocoko

  • @DaWolfaa
    @DaWolfaa 6 років тому +16

    8:24 Dan Carter being ridiculous

  • @hmmahlahbahhhhhhhhhhhh2123
    @hmmahlahbahhhhhhhhhhhh2123 2 роки тому +3

    His guile, agility and speed belies his power, dude could take a hit- that South African try is evidence. Some unbelievable tries, blues legend 💙

  • @jacedaace01
    @jacedaace01 4 роки тому +23

    Thanx "Real Rugby"" for this highlights package of one of the All Blacks' best wingers of all time & who just recently announced his retirement from professional football!!! Appreciate your time & effort with this...

  • @wolfgangvonuce9615
    @wolfgangvonuce9615 2 роки тому +2

    Joe was a freak and a pleasure to watch! Also RIP to legends Sione Lauaki and Jerry Collins

  • @fletmok3548
    @fletmok3548 2 роки тому +2

    The Rocket man was born to score tries and had classiest try scoring dives ever! 🔥🔥🔥
    Must have the highest strike rate against the boks too judging by the highlight reel 😎

  • @metalhead99123
    @metalhead99123 3 роки тому +2

    The Blues back in the day were something else

  • @mrpakkmann3607
    @mrpakkmann3607 4 роки тому +4

    Joe Rokocoko definitely one of the Greatest...Legend😎😎😎

  • @vinnyvasquez
    @vinnyvasquez 4 роки тому +13

    Watching this in 2019, the WC squad missed backs of the quality of Rokocoko, Mulaina, Howlett and Carter

    • @AisVT94
      @AisVT94 Місяць тому

      Due To Selection Criteria. Utility Was Compulsory.

  • @cherryngatai6815
    @cherryngatai6815 6 років тому +12

    electricity Joe rokocoko.the Rocket Man the FLYING Joe alright Mean machine 👍 🏉🏉🏉🏉

  • @mrrsvisuals1596
    @mrrsvisuals1596 2 роки тому +1

    smokin joe rokocoko!!! 4 rugby players that really made me want to play Lomu (R.I.P), Spencer, Sivivatu & Rokocoko
    i'd probably cry if i ever got to meet them

  • @stevesteve9899
    @stevesteve9899 5 років тому +32

    4:50 his acceleration is unreal

    • @Wild_west_84
      @Wild_west_84 5 років тому +6

      Like someone just pressed fast forward on the recorder

    • @TAYLORGANG116
      @TAYLORGANG116 4 роки тому +1

      Unreal man

    • @TAYLORGANG116
      @TAYLORGANG116 4 роки тому

      From a stand still and the pass went behind

    • @johndiesel8240
      @johndiesel8240 2 роки тому +1

      His too Fast

    • @Nyasalands_Finest
      @Nyasalands_Finest Рік тому

      How someone can move 105kg across the ground that fast is just something else

  • @user-rl9us5ux2p
    @user-rl9us5ux2p 6 місяців тому +1

    Him and Rupeni were my all time wingers

  • @tuapaijames6460
    @tuapaijames6460 2 роки тому +1

    You can tell by his speed and momentum every time he crosses the line..pure energy

  • @c2deg196
    @c2deg196 2 роки тому +2

    One of my all time favourite players! He was class on his day. The man made try scoring look stylish!🔥🔥

  • @fernandezpatia8660
    @fernandezpatia8660 2 роки тому +4

    Is it me or did Joey equal his tries with the amount of international games he played for All Blacks? Or did he fall q short 🤔 Thank you for the memories Rocket Man 🚀 💯❤

  • @samuelwasike3764
    @samuelwasike3764 4 роки тому +3

    2 guys I feared in all blacks Joe & Mils

  • @juaanch3648
    @juaanch3648 5 років тому +18

    wow that team had some backs....
    spencer, carter, maanonu howglet rokocoko muliaina

  • @bossbartholo9643
    @bossbartholo9643 4 роки тому +1

    Damn the all blacks make rugby fun to watch back then, king carlos, rokocoko, mills, tana, marshall, carter the list goes on.

  • @freedomxd2733
    @freedomxd2733 Рік тому +2

    Joe rokokooko was the goat

  • @wiremuhewitt8678
    @wiremuhewitt8678 23 дні тому

    If you notice, he played both left and right wing throughout his international career, not many if any international wingers able to do that and look so comfortable. My winger in any AB team at this time and also my pick for worlds best team

  • @kaeso101
    @kaeso101 2 роки тому +2

    To think that for a time..rokocoko caucau spencer howlett and muliaina were in the same team is mindblowing

  • @ba7191
    @ba7191 4 роки тому +1

    Absolute legend. Joe Rokocoko🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @badtiger7471
    @badtiger7471 4 роки тому +7

    This mans a bloody legend, what’s he up too nowadays

  • @taraishot100
    @taraishot100 4 роки тому +2

    Rococoko was a beast

  • @karlwatkinson2624
    @karlwatkinson2624 Рік тому

    Hard running 🏃‍♂️, big af. Fast.. loved watching him play...

  • @JamesLaserpimpWalsh
    @JamesLaserpimpWalsh Рік тому

    Awsome. Fanks for the vid.

  • @hphenderson85
    @hphenderson85 Рік тому +1

    Appreciate the footage is older and the game has changed but I feel its still so vital to have midfielders that can do it all i.e. Mauger/Tana and a back 3 who are hungry i.e. Howlett, Mils and Joe were so active. Shaun Stevenson is literally the only winger that reminds me of Joe. Still need to get the ABs backline sorted, right now its 'too safe'.

  • @revelation1463
    @revelation1463 6 років тому +2

    one of the best

  • @analysteanalyste2768
    @analysteanalyste2768 Рік тому

    ALL PLAYERS are FOCUS, WORK TOGETHER , and joe is a great great great champion, for me like Mickael jordan

  • @henrynaty5731
    @henrynaty5731 5 років тому +4

    he is the best...and still doing it in French Rugby Clubs...mean bro.

  • @lesblase3667
    @lesblase3667 3 роки тому

    Electrifying! Say no more

  • @hazzabazzard4877
    @hazzabazzard4877 4 роки тому +4

    3:02 who else is surprised that wasn't a penalty?

  • @nyranstanton203
    @nyranstanton203 Рік тому +2

    might be the best winger to play for the all blacks. Love Lomu but Rokocoko scored way more and was more consistent.

  • @hbmcgregor
    @hbmcgregor 6 років тому +20

    mean video bro. rekon you could do one on Dougie Howlett ? chur bowl

  • @wadetewano
    @wadetewano Місяць тому +1

    12:22 be my favourite try 🔥🔥🔥

  • @mauiahu6689
    @mauiahu6689 3 роки тому

    One the best in rugby.

  • @speedybros1587
    @speedybros1587 11 місяців тому

    Awesome winger!

  • @saiseni4927
    @saiseni4927 4 роки тому

    Best all blacks winger..flying joe

  • @Latete
    @Latete 5 років тому +2

    da black panter YO!!!! AMAZING PLAYER !!

  • @ThBigIAm
    @ThBigIAm 2 роки тому +1

    That trademark dive tho lol

  • @ejsmith9194
    @ejsmith9194 6 років тому +2

    Could you find some old footage of Lome Fa'atau for the hurricanes. And do a vid on him please

  • @sherrifrua
    @sherrifrua Рік тому

    5:11 starts with Dougie's offload to Marty, ends with Joe💯☝️😤👌🔥🔥🔥

  • @makavelimorales3704
    @makavelimorales3704 6 років тому +3

    Joe "Flying Fijian" Rococoko

  • @somedonkey5934
    @somedonkey5934 2 роки тому +1

    This is Sevu Reece in his previous life.

  • @lazer8961
    @lazer8961 3 роки тому +1

    1:57 R.I.P Jerry Collins

  • @AhTu1306
    @AhTu1306 6 років тому

    👏👏👏👏

  • @EllliotJackRussel1
    @EllliotJackRussel1 5 років тому +12

    the heir of Lomu
    Lomu-> Rokocoko -> Savea -> Ioane.
    Cut these players and AB would be the 5th Home Union...

  • @kingdiamonds2316
    @kingdiamonds2316 4 роки тому +1

    If crack was a rugby player it’s the 🚀MAN

  • @fijianz1
    @fijianz1 2 роки тому +1

    best winger at 11 and then the allblacks management change him to right wing to give sivivatu game time. If Joe was retained at his most lethal number 11 then he would have been on a record try scoring spree. then a poor blues team hardly could get the ball to the wingers and Joe said enough

  • @akinokusami3623
    @akinokusami3623 2 роки тому +1

    Joe & Howlett on the wings? The opposition might as well go home, still. The game is already over! Not to mention the likes of Umaga and Muliaina feeding dem man constantly. And I spotted the late great Jerry Collins in the highlights too, bursting through like a centre. Unfair New Zealand.....just unfair!

  • @peacepeace01
    @peacepeace01 5 років тому +1

    you should do one on sitiveni sivivatu and lelia masaga haha they got heaps of mean highlights not on youtube

  • @karlwatkinson2624
    @karlwatkinson2624 Рік тому

    Yeah who can see he broke the matrix... (😃)as he scored...

  • @cesarvilla7681
    @cesarvilla7681 3 роки тому

    Esa version de all blacks era infernal

  • @Hazardbone
    @Hazardbone 4 роки тому +1

    Joe "neo rokocoko

  • @hoii962
    @hoii962 3 роки тому +1

    James Cook Titoki HARRD 😊

  • @darthmong7196
    @darthmong7196 5 років тому +2

    6:02 If it wasn't against Wales I'd point out the pass that looked like something Michalak would throw. Oops, too soon?

  • @christopherhooks3810
    @christopherhooks3810 4 роки тому +1

    I think Rokocoko would look GOOD in a beard. In fact his whole team would look GOOD in beards.

  • @victorlarkins2404
    @victorlarkins2404 2 роки тому

    Weymouth boy, yeah south side

  • @flumexxkaixx5734
    @flumexxkaixx5734 3 роки тому

    Back when the blues team flocked the nz team

  • @DAllan-lz3lg
    @DAllan-lz3lg 3 роки тому

    22:10 he skinned Howlett !

  • @harleyfrench9997
    @harleyfrench9997 4 роки тому +2

    To fast🔥

  • @mooglygoogly5660
    @mooglygoogly5660 4 роки тому +3

    I wonder who was faster.... Lomu or Rocketman.

    • @Nyasalands_Finest
      @Nyasalands_Finest 4 роки тому +1

      Joe Roks was the quicker.. Anesi, Gear, Masaga, Roks, Howlett.. Probably the 5 quickest Allblacks of recent times in that order

    • @inokerogoyawa
      @inokerogoyawa 4 роки тому

      Rokocoko easy

    • @ray.shoesmith
      @ray.shoesmith 4 роки тому

      Jonah only ever ran as fast as he had to

    • @wiremuhewitt8678
      @wiremuhewitt8678 2 роки тому

      @@ray.shoesmith Agreed, you see some old highlights when he used his speed to go around opposition wingers, they couldnt catch him.

  • @johntiler
    @johntiler 4 роки тому

    7:42 Forward pass much?

    • @johntiler
      @johntiler 4 роки тому

      9:17 Is that one?

    • @johntiler
      @johntiler 4 роки тому

      11:42 I wonder if all the tries this guy scores is because of a headstart?

    • @darthmong7196
      @darthmong7196 4 роки тому

      6:02 is another one that wasn't Wayne Barnes' fault.

  • @donovanvallance2632
    @donovanvallance2632 4 роки тому +1

    Imagine New Zealand only used New Zealand born players.... Where would they have been if they didn't have the fijians, Samoans and Tonga players.

    • @WWEFan-ty5xd
      @WWEFan-ty5xd 3 роки тому

      they have 3 all blacks on the current squad that dont have kiwi or maori blood. and they both can barely make the 23

  • @biopticmammal
    @biopticmammal 4 роки тому

    It's"rokocoko". not rokothoko!

    • @commoner477
      @commoner477 3 роки тому +2

      In fiji "c" is pronounced as "th" so its ro-ko-tho-ko

  • @dayno8019
    @dayno8019 2 роки тому

    Throwback All Black Legend hard to believe I use to blitz this guy in High School haha jks but not really 😂 fun fact: he hung out with the class clowns 😂

  • @melesainievile2720
    @melesainievile2720 4 роки тому +1

    The last time blues won hahahahaha

  • @guyleroux9603
    @guyleroux9603 6 років тому +2

    1st

  • @luger188
    @luger188 4 роки тому

    But Lomu........