Dagg staked his claim for the number 15 jersey over Mils at the previous World Cup, it was though at the end of Mils run. But the form Dagg is coming back into, he's undeniably the best Fullback in the world. He's only young too, still got plenty of years to be regarded as one of if not the best ever.
I dont know about that, hes been in unreal form all year for both Leinster in the Heineken cup and Ireland in the 6 nations, some say better than ever before. He scored 6 tries in 9 Heineken cup games this, and he was immense in every match in the 6 nations. Hes the best player in the world under the high ball, and he was also awarded European player of the year recently. Anyways, Ireland are playing New Zealand in a couple of days, cant wait to see Kearney and Dagg play against each other.
I love the way Dagg runs and scores tries, but, being English, I'd never seen just how good he is on either end of kicks before watching this. Best No.15 in the world?
Rob Kearney deserves a mention as one of the best full-backs in the world, hes a little underrated because hes not from the southern hemisphere I feel. Dagg is class though.
@33Alakazam the number 15 or 'fullback' plays very deep (behind the rest of his team), so he has to catch a lot of kicks and then either kick them back or run. Its usually a smallish guy, with a big boot and can catch a high ball (and usually pretty quick) but sometimes weaker at tackling (as its not a position that requires alot of tackling), but Israel Dagg has it all, easily the best full back in the world in my opinion, and hes only 23
@tyreeq661 true that. but izzy is till only a baby, but if he keeps up the way he is going there is no doubt he will be right up there with the legends in a few years time. lets jus hope he does
israel was probably the player that did the most damage against the wallabies,those kick returns have got to hurt,your on the attack running forward ,then all the way back like losing 40to50 metres
you say that yet hes the one that kicked smartly against Aussie.. men in yellow couldn't either catch the high balls or return the kick from Dagg cause they went out with interest!!
Dagg is a good rising player but to compare to Cullen is too soon. Cullen had it all plus when he retired he had 100% tackling record. Not many players have that.
no he didnt but 3 games doesnt make u a bad player, hes not european player of the year for nothing..look at his tribute on youtube by elliot jack i think, there is alot of the lions tour on it and you will clearly see from that performance that he is as good as any fullback, and miles better than foden
14, I find, since 14 is right wing & most people are right-handed, thus instinctively go right in play. I don't know if it would be different where you are, but thats what I see in the UK.
in my opinion israel is a better all round player then cullen was in terms of kicking, speed, and ball handling/running skills. Which technically would make him better than cullen. Hes probably the best player in the entire all blacks squad present. Yes better than carter
different kicks mate and if you knew rugby which you clearly dont they are all amazing kicks with a huge net gain , so thats a bit awkard . do yourself a favour dont talk about something that you have no knowledge about
that don't mean nufn boiii DC aint won one either as he never played and Wilkinson has does that make Johnny better then DC?!?wake up bei Cullen all day every day...
He is not the best player in the world under the high ball. If BOD was to play in the super competition he would be considered average. No doubt he is good in European rugby but the hype that surrounds him is ridiculous.
Eh come on, I support wales but you're talking shit. Wales and Ireland have NEVER beaten the All Blacks, and England and France rarely do. SH still owns the NH.
best player in the world catching the high ball, he's also an amazing winger true all-rounder in the backline, love watching him play
gotta love that break and then the offload for Nonu's try against Australia, truly outstanding!
Best Fullback in the game by a mile!!
Izzy's got some good stuff happening. Can't wait for future games. Nice video work uploader. Cheers
DAGG,Is and will write his own greatness
Dagg staked his claim for the number 15 jersey over Mils at the previous World Cup, it was though at the end of Mils run. But the form Dagg is coming back into, he's undeniably the best Fullback in the world. He's only young too, still got plenty of years to be regarded as one of if not the best ever.
he's a legend!
Missing mils already, but I Gota give it to you dagg yu earned your jersey, and thank you mils muliana for all the memories.
I dont know about that, hes been in unreal form all year for both Leinster in the Heineken cup and Ireland in the 6 nations, some say better than ever before. He scored 6 tries in 9 Heineken cup games this, and he was immense in every match in the 6 nations. Hes the best player in the world under the high ball, and he was also awarded European player of the year recently. Anyways, Ireland are playing New Zealand in a couple of days, cant wait to see Kearney and Dagg play against each other.
I love the way Dagg runs and scores tries, but, being English, I'd never seen just how good he is on either end of kicks before watching this. Best No.15 in the world?
great vid
AWESOME VID
Almost forgot how much of a threat dagg was in his hayday. Brilliant player
Rob Kearney deserves a mention as one of the best full-backs in the world, hes a little underrated because hes not from the southern hemisphere I feel. Dagg is class though.
He's definitely the best attacking full-back in the world. Only Foden and Dagg come close. And he can kick very well.
Yeah he is, best fullback england have had since Lewsey
it is they are tallented in many different ways
100% Dagg!!
legend
Excelente! mucho monstruo.
Dagg + Kahui = Best Defenders.
Best Player on RWC 2011
Literally - he didn't play in the semi final. Beale played quite well against South Africa
Hes a machine , so fast
@33Alakazam the number 15 or 'fullback' plays very deep (behind the rest of his team), so he has to catch a lot of kicks and then either kick them back or run. Its usually a smallish guy, with a big boot and can catch a high ball (and usually pretty quick) but sometimes weaker at tackling (as its not a position that requires alot of tackling), but Israel Dagg has it all, easily the best full back in the world in my opinion, and hes only 23
exactly, and look at dagg's form now
I think it's yet to be seen whether or not Dagg owns the 15 jersey over Cullen.
The man
yeah,and the european player of the year
@tyreeq661
true that. but izzy is till only a baby, but if he keeps up the way he is going there is no doubt he will be right up there with the legends in a few years time. lets jus hope he does
how much tries did he score ?
At the RWC Dagg stepped up to the plate, whilst Beale went missing. You're only as good as your last game.
israel was probably the player that did the most damage against the wallabies,those kick returns have got to hurt,your on the attack running forward ,then all the way back like losing 40to50 metres
1:21 brilliant
He's good, Him and Christian Cullen best ever.
Did anyone see Quade Cooper make an actual tackle and complete it at 2:01?
He had 2 good games against France
If Dagg played league I wonder how many 40/20s he'd kick.
Fantastic player and...
ROFL @ 2:37
and Muliaina too
They are all different kicks. He is more than just a good runner. You may like to search "rugby tries" next time instead of highlights
1:14 - 1:25 is the best!!!!
who is Kearney? irelands fullback?
thats my big brother
I didn't know that
Such a shame his career has been plagued by injury since 2012
Israle suffered world cup hangover though, hes had a rubish super 15 season and his performances against Ireland werent of any note..
I reckon give it a few years and Dagg will will be better than Cullen. That's my opinion, please no hating.
I get that they were great kicks, I said that in my comment, I just don't know why I'm watching them in a highlight video
Name song BRo
Ricardo Bourdon Fat Boy Slim - Right Here Right Now
2:03 he is definitely out!
you say that yet hes the one that kicked smartly against Aussie.. men in yellow couldn't either catch the high balls or return the kick from Dagg cause they went out with interest!!
Shane Williams is retired....and he hasn't had form for a good few years anyway. Beale is probably better atm though
Dagg is a good rising player but to compare to Cullen is too soon. Cullen had it all plus when he retired he had 100% tackling record. Not many players have that.
Best fullback in the world! Actually shits on Beale
Fuck its so even between Dagg and Beale. Its like comparing Pocock with McCaw in my opinion
no he didnt but 3 games doesnt make u a bad player, hes not european player of the year for nothing..look at his tribute on youtube by elliot jack i think, there is alot of the lions tour on it and you will clearly see from that performance that he is as good as any fullback, and miles better than foden
in england, not in world rugby.. probably 5th best in world behind dagg, kearney, beale and halfpenny
are you serious.. Dagg cannot defend to save his life.. read some of these coments
14, I find, since 14 is right wing & most people are right-handed, thus instinctively go right in play. I don't know if it would be different where you are, but thats what I see in the UK.
Kurtley beale is the best deffensive fullback in the world..... everyone knows that
What has he won? A 3N title in a world cup year means nothing.
in my opinion israel is a better all round player then cullen was in terms of kicking, speed, and ball handling/running skills. Which technically would make him better than cullen. Hes probably the best player in the entire all blacks squad present. Yes better than carter
dagg and beale are way ahead of foden and kearney
Not a chance KB doesnt tackle and has a pittful boot compared to Daggs boom
not so sure about Rob Kearney, he didnt have a great series in New Zealand, in terms of class I dont think he's much better than Foden
its fatboy slim right here right now :)
shot robbie
01:48 ahahahahha gutted.
different kicks mate and if you knew rugby which you clearly dont they are all amazing kicks with a huge net gain , so thats a bit awkard . do yourself a favour dont talk about something that you have no knowledge about
better than cullen
that don't mean nufn boiii DC aint won one either as he never played and Wilkinson has does that make Johnny better then DC?!?wake up bei Cullen all day every day...
no way carter is better
mean
Kurtley Beale is better in my opinion.
Na, Mills and Cully are the best ever.
kurtley beale= best fullback in the world.. sorry lads
not even in the same league as Cullen bei wake up...yes a good player but still a long way off to get to Cullen status...
Doesnt tackle? Get some glasses kid
dagg and beale are miles better than foden he has no hands at all....
shane williams is a good try sneak , but he cant tackle at all ....
kearney is as good as them
Kurtley Beale and Shane Williams are still better, sorry boys
@tyreeq661 Cullen never won a world cup bei so yeah Dagg > Cullen
He is not the best player in the world under the high ball. If BOD was to play in the super competition he would be considered average. No doubt he is good in European rugby but the hype that surrounds him is ridiculous.
Best FB in the world - then Kearney and Beale I reckon
beale cant tackle or kick ...........
Eh come on, I support wales but you're talking shit. Wales and Ireland have NEVER beaten the All Blacks, and England and France rarely do. SH still owns the NH.
foden isnt that good
I feel if anything he is overrated like BOD