As a Welsh man who grew up with the game of rugby and who has been lucky enough to live and spend some time in New Zealand I’ve nothing but the upmost respect for the Māori people and their culture, every Māori person I met made me feel very welcome in their country. Beautiful people, beautiful country. RIP Jonah Lomu 11.
@@mozzyboilup7052 I only stated my respect for the Māori people and the Māori people that made me feel welcome in their country. I didn’t state/mention Mr Lomu’s National identity or birth place.
The HAKA is the most powerful war cry .designed to put fear into enemies I've seen it live it's spine chilling to see ....RIP JONAH credit to the Tongan people and new Zealand the country he was born in .....
The thing with a haka at a funeral is not only are they expressing the immense respect for the departed. They are also asking the ancestors to prepare heaven for this great fallen warrior to enter it
And we can all rest assured that Jonah and other deceased, great ABs have formed the most rockin, awesome heaven-based ABs team, which is utterly dominating the Heaven's Rugby tournaments...
@@lyndasutherland6165 So you saying you're going to beat up on us Aussies in the afterlife too .... respect, wouldn't want it any other way (as long as we get to play cricket in the summer) ....
@@aussiesurfer805 Respect! I would never prevent you from your Aussie cricket; just don't laugh too loudly at us... while you spank us. You guys are gods when it comes to cricket.
As a 67 year old Englishman , who has always been a rugby fan, I will salute you guys for the total respect you gave this video. Jonah was , and still is a legend. I have never seen you guys so quiet whilst you are watching something... Thanks .
Growing up in NZ with dreams of playing for the All Blacks one day as a kid Jonah Lomu was my hero dude was an inspiration to us all.. playing with his kidney problems imagine if he didn’t have a bad kidney? I believe we only saw him at 70% imagine if we saw him at 100% his highlights would have been even more incredible than they already are. RIP legend you done NZ proud you done the black jersey proud and you done rugby proud
Watching the last haka, (the schoolboys), I think said it all. Lomu hadn't played rugby for 8 years before his death so some of those boys would have been very young when they saw him playing, yet quite a few of them were sporting Lomu's distinctive hairstyle. He was a hero to several generations, and a sporting legend.
What a brilliant reaction, lads. I'm English and in my 50s, so I watched in awe, as Jonah destroyed Test sides to pieces, in his pomp. To watch his funeral again, after a good few years, and still have to wipe tears away, and see you lads felt much the same, was emotional.
To watch him in his hey days and to then see him not here anymore really was devastating. He was the one that made me want to watch Union. I am an All Black supporter, but it wasn’t until Jonah came onto the scene that I started watching it vigorously. I am in my 40’s now, first time I saw him I was in my teens. He will never be forgotten.
Just watched your reaction to the Legend Jonah Lomu's funeral service, firstly Ty for showing the respect and dignity and not taking over it or stopping it. Others doing a reaction to it do just that they talk ask questions or carry on, there is a place for that in comments not during the funeral service. This is a funeral and you showed it deserved respect and dignity. I am an Australian but as much as we as a sporting nation as is New Zealand and we loved to beat the all blacks in rugby, we also loved Jonah and also mourned his sad loss at such a young age, he has his place etched firmly in Rugby history and is sadly missed Ty guys Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖😥😥😥😥
Jonah Lomu was a phenomenon, a once-in-a-lifetime rugby player. When he burst onto the world scene at the Rugby World Cup in 1995, his stature, strength and sheer power had never been seen before. He started his playing career as a 'forward', a numbr 8 in the scrum, but later moved to the wing as he could run incredibly fast - something so bizarre given his size. Lomu was a true battering ram, able to get supporters from both sets of teams off their seats. I know I'll never see a player like him again in my life. That's how truly unique and special he was.
He was mourned by all the Irish too and is a massive loss to all of us and very sorely missed still by so many. Fearless on a rugby pitch but an absolute gentleman off it. We will never see the likes of this legend again not in my lifetime in anyways.
Not just Kiwi's - I'm English to the bone - but when it comes to incredible players & games - I'm in awe ... We were often on the receiving end, but it was always a joy to see Jonah play!
Perfect send off for the gentle giant.. Much loved worldwide.. He would steamroll through our teams but you could do nothing but admire him.. Seen this many times now and will always bring a tear to my eye. ✌🏽
For us poly people we see Rugby as a way to support our family financially, growing up we all idolized Lomu, he was more than just an Icon, a Legend an unstoppable player, he was proof that us polys can make it
As an Australian. i hated to see him laying against us.. but i wouldnt hesitate to say he was the best rugby player ever. and from all sources was an amazingly gentle and humble man. he was respected by the entire Rugby world. R.I.P
I wouldn't say he was the best player ever, don't know how anyone could come up with a standard for that. BUT, what is clear is that Lomu had a tremendous impact on the game, perhaps more so than any other player. The Rugby world had never before seen a player like him and the very sport of Rugby changed, as every international team had to change their games to try to cope with him.
I’m English but this got me so much more emotional than the Queen’s state funeral ever did. The Haka, and watching everybody: no matter who you are; young, old, friend, stranger, student, teacher perform it with the upmost respect and strength is amazing. Powerful and full respect to everyone, RIP
Az a Kiwi That's a really nice humble thing to say bro In Aotearoa New Zealand the Haka may be Maori but u don't have to be Maori to participate Az long az u give it your all You are welcome Black white brown It doesn't matter It unites us all Peace bro From Aotearoa New Zealand ✌ Rest Eazy Brother Lomu We miss u💜
That was one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking things I’ve watched in a while..I love the Hakka, it’s such a special part of Rugby, so spiritual, full of magic and intensity. Jonah was loved by many of us South Africans, he was a wizard of Rugby…an icon RIP
This has got to be one of your best videos, the respect you guys showed whilst watching was great to see even though you only just know of him. Much respect to you all. RIP Jonah Lomu.
Salute from South Africa much respect !from dusty black South Africans who believe in you and trust in you !as black South Africans we always support you ,go in peace ❤❤
England hosted the Rugby World Cup in 2015, Jonah Lomu was an ambassador, touring the country with a road show promoting the game. He can to Reading where I was working in around August/September that year. Because it was yards away from my office in Green Park, I asked the organizers what would be the quieter times during the day, since 100s of school children would be queuing for their pictures with the great man and the Webb Ellis trophy. I managed to spend a fantastic 5 minutes chatting with Jonah about the forthcoming World Cup and I asked about his well being, knowing he'd been through stuff. He said he was fine and really looking forward to being an ambassador for the tournament. Within 2 months, he died Just after his team won at Twickenham. The greatest player to have graced the great sport of rugby.
It's in some ways so difficult to describe a moment like this. The sheer respect and veneration, these giants of men at the precipice of breaking down, the younger generation saying goodbye to their hero, the echo of an ancient culture harmonising in the air. If you aren't moved by this, I don't even know what could move you.
I went with my son to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final between Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham. Before the game Jonah Lomu was in one of the bars, chatting to fans and having his photo taken with them. Sadly he died not long afterwards, his kidney condition probably exacerbated by the long flight back to New Zealand.
Love and respect from NZ. Jonah is so missed and respected. He was a gentle giant in life but a beast on the field. He still played top rugby while battling kidney issues, he didn't tell people for a while because he didn't want to be treated differently. So he wasn't even 100% all the time and was still a legend.
Growing up in the Pacific islands, every kids wanna be Jonah Lomu. Picked up the rugby ball and try to run it straight. He was loved by rugby fans from all over the world. A.good human being in and out the field. Thank you for reacting to this video guys. Rest In Peace big guy, Rest In Peace.
From South Africa May this legend RIP , His death was sad for all of us who ever loved Rugby even if we were supposed enemies on the field , the respect our country has for this man is far and beyond! To a legend who will never be forgotten on the rugby field!
I still cant believe how he didn't end up a world cup winner in 1995. When I saw him against England I thought well that's rugby over as a game 🤣 A truely world star and an awesome human being. 6ft5", 19 stone, 100 metres in under 11 seconds. He didn't have to go around you, he'd go over you, literally.
Kia ora from NZ 🇳🇿 very respectful piece on Jonah and our Haka thank you 🙏 subscribed for your honest humble respect of our culture. I was blessed enough to have meet a few times Jonah and had normal everyday conversation with him. He really was a beautiful humble down to earth human. ❤
Thanks to you four guys for watching something not related to playing sports in general. As well as an unstoppable man mountain he was Humility Personified, if a 5 year old kid in the crowd wanted to say hi he would stop and crouch down and talk and give them a hug and sign whatever he they had…… He had time for the prime minister to everybody in between. He was New Zealand’s favourite son hands down …..! If you can show some school boy videos of him playing, you’ll all be Gobsmacked!!! Great Respect to you for showing his farewell you paid great Tribute to the Occasion . We 4.5 million kiwis say thank you, I’ll watch you from now on, as many more will do ,from now on. I’m sure , cheers Walt!
As a Scotsman, I love New Zealand. Visited once, so want to go back again. Amazing people and amazing country. A brilliant tribute to a fallen hero who the whole rugby world respected; he changed teh game of rugby single handedly. I was in Christchurch outside the museum and they were returning some human remains to the North Island and there was a haka in front of the coffin. This was real, not done for show or for rugby - so lucky to see it.
As a kiwi-maori living in Germany for the last 15 years, my favourite holiday since has been a 3 week drive around the Highlands, Scotland. The people, the landscape reminded me so much of home. One side have Scottish heritage (grandma is a MacNab) so i had to interpret for my german husband a bit of the scottish brogue but it felt normal for me. If only Scotland had stayed with the EU, then i would've definitely chosen to have retired there. Alas, Brexit happened. Ugh. Ngā Mihi nui e hoa
This is surreal. I see Grant Kereama every so often. I know his family. Grant donated one of his kidneys to Jonah before he died. It is strange to see you guys on the other side of the World look at people we know. Aroha fellas from Aotearoa (New Zealand).
well done boys - very respectful.... He was loved by a nation and the entire world of Rugby .... In New Zealand, Rugby and the All Blacks are bigger than sport ...
Them Pacific Islanders are insanely strong and Lomu was probably one of the strongest,Great talent and destroyed England on Numberous occasions,R.I.P Jonah Lomu
Thanks Boys, appreciate the respect shown for a custom treasured here, esp towards our rugby GOAT.. the Eric Rush Speech is a crack up one! The suggested vid at the end lol but cheers boys.. stay solid
R.I.P Mr Lomu. Condolences to his wife and children. Another very sad funeral haka is one that some schoolboys did at a teachers funeral if you can find that one. I’m English and haka always carries such a huge amount of respect when performed at funerals. ❤️
So moving……no age to pass away….the Hakka makes me cry…..you guys should check out the one where a young guy who’s brother has passed , that Hakka is so very emotional it makes me sob 😢😢😢😢😢
Good stuff lads. Some really good "emotional haka" videos, which involve hakas at weddings. You can see and feel the passion as the bride, groom, family, mates, rugby mates etc etc do it together. Very moving.
Man, thankyou guys for being so respectful, not only towards our brother, but towards our culture. For people who've only recently heard of this great man, that was one very humble reaction. Jonah will always be in our hearts, family friends and his fans all over the world. Thanks for sharing this beautiful video once again, look forward to seeing more content. Rip big man🤙
Jonah had a very hard life growing up. I know that he was stabbed and that other horrible things happened to him, and I'm not sure if that was part of his kidney problems or not. Remember when he was playing rugby he was doing so at about 80% capacity because of his health problems. If he hadn't have had those he would have been unbeatable. R.I.P. Jonah.
This is the powerful strength of how great the Culture of the Maori people is, and fortunately it has been adopted by other indigenous people in our country as well as around the world. Kamau te wehi 🤪🤙✊🙌🖖😘
I commented recommending you watch this so I'm glad you did. I agree it's mad how legends are taken out in ways that contradict the risks of the sport, too many examples to list.
Still can't believe he's gone . From the UK ; God lift you up to the heights , Jonah . A wonderful man and one of the great warriors . We all loved you , bro
04:20 The 2nd guy from the front was Joeli Vindiri (Fijian) built in a very similar mould as Jonah 1.98m (6ft 7in),120kg (270), a smaller vesion, 1.9m (6ft 4in), 100kg (225lbs). They both played for Counties Manukau, Auckland Blues and both were All Blacks. Only a handful of players, maybe fewer, could ever claim to have equal billing in a match featuring Jonah Lomu - but Joeli Vidiri was one of them. The Tongan kid who changed rugby forever, and the Fijian bloke who scored tries for fun: for a few years in the late 1990s, the Jonah and Joe show was the hottest ticket in New Zealand rugby. Stephen Donald (No. 10 -F irst Five Eighth or Fly Half and Rugby World Cup 2011 winning All Black Hero) used to sit on the grass bank at Pukekohe Stadium and watch that show every chance he got. So did Kieran Read (No. 8 & All Black Captain). If Jonah was the ever-present danger, Joeli was the unknown quantity. That’s not to say his extraordinary set of skills had somehow flown under the radar, it’s just that with Joeli you could never quite pick where he was going to be. One moment he would be hovering in back play, the next he was hitting the line at full pace. Not many people got a hand to him in those situations. He played as if he saw the future. He wanted his future to be with the All Blacks, but his devastating form for Counties and the Blues through the first two years of rugby’s professional era in 1996 and 1997 went unrewarded. He had already represented Fiji and therefore had to wait out a mandatory three-year eligibility stand-down. There is no doubt - at least there should not be - that were it not for IRB regulations, he would have been an All Blacks star in those two years. In 1998 he won Commonwealth Games gold in Kuala Lumpur with the New Zealand Sevens team, and that same year he made his All Blacks debut, replacing Jonah Lomu in a test against England, scoring a try. As it was, Vidiri played just twice for the All Blacks. Australia claimed victory in his final outing, doubt claimed victory over his future selection, kidney disease claimed victory over his playing career.
Just a lil fun fact for you lads. That first guy you saw on the screen buck shelford, he torn is nut sack during a game of rugby, got his nuts stitched back up at half time and carried on for the rest of the game. These legends are just built different. Just like Jonah, I believe he got a kidney transplant came back to the game and still dominated, he was crazy gifted RIP Lomu. Should check out Dan Carter and Richie McCaw
RIP legend. If you want something more positive in the rugby region, check out Englands Joe Marler. He’s the ‘class clown’, makes everyone laugh. Should be a 10 minute video on UA-cam of some of his funny moments.
so much respect for this great man, rip xx on a diffrent tone, u ever seen NRL So You Think You Can Dance (Tricky), just something short n funny for rugby fans. luv from oz
Not born a kiwi but have lived here almost 20 years. This still chokes me up big time. Jonah was a legend and in my eyes is up there with any great in any sporting history. Rip Jonah💐❤️
Haka is always emotional and makes the hair stand on the back of your neck. They showed the highest respect for the 'fallen warrior' and sent him safe to heaven to live with his ancestors.
As a Welsh man who grew up with the game of rugby and who has been lucky enough to live and spend some time in New Zealand I’ve nothing but the upmost respect for the Māori people and their culture, every Māori person I met made me feel very welcome in their country. Beautiful people, beautiful country. RIP Jonah Lomu 11.
I am Moari and grew up idolising Jonah( like most back then) but I thought I would just correct you that Jonah was Tongan but born in N.Z.
@@mozzyboilup7052 I only stated my respect for the Māori people and the Māori people that made me feel welcome in their country. I didn’t state/mention Mr Lomu’s National identity or birth place.
Not Maori, but imma Samoan from NZ and also share a respect for my Maori people.. Just wanted to say I love the Welsh culture, esp your Anthem!
New Zealand 🇳🇿 is amazing i am rugby player too so want to go ..
The HAKA is the most powerful war cry .designed to put fear into enemies I've seen it live it's spine chilling to see ....RIP JONAH credit to the Tongan people and new Zealand the country he was born in .....
The thing with a haka at a funeral is not only are they expressing the immense respect for the departed. They are also asking the ancestors to prepare heaven for this great fallen warrior to enter it
And we can all rest assured that Jonah and other deceased, great ABs have formed the most rockin, awesome heaven-based ABs team, which is utterly dominating the Heaven's Rugby tournaments...
@@lyndasutherland6165 So you saying you're going to beat up on us Aussies in the afterlife too .... respect, wouldn't want it any other way (as long as we get to play cricket in the summer) ....
@@aussiesurfer805 Respect! I would never prevent you from your Aussie cricket; just don't laugh too loudly at us... while you spank us. You guys are gods when it comes to cricket.
As a 67 year old Englishman , who has always been a rugby fan, I will salute you guys for the total respect you gave this video. Jonah was , and still is a legend. I have never seen you guys so quiet whilst you are watching something... Thanks .
As a Māori all our funerals are this beautiful…we mourn for 3 days then we celebrate the life lost and our grateful time with them
Growing up in NZ with dreams of playing for the All Blacks one day as a kid Jonah Lomu was my hero dude was an inspiration to us all.. playing with his kidney problems imagine if he didn’t have a bad kidney? I believe we only saw him at 70% imagine if we saw him at 100% his highlights would have been even more incredible than they already are. RIP legend you done NZ proud you done the black jersey proud and you done rugby proud
Living in New Zealand all my life... Jonah is a national treasure. He's the man 😊
Yir giddam right 😢
Watching the last haka, (the schoolboys), I think said it all. Lomu hadn't played rugby for 8 years before his death so some of those boys would have been very young when they saw him playing, yet quite a few of them were sporting Lomu's distinctive hairstyle. He was a hero to several generations, and a sporting legend.
The sort of real sporting hero and legend our youngsters SHOULD be honouring and not the over-paid poseurs of football.
agree. That was the most powerful to me 🤍 🖤 The influence and strength from the youth was 🔥 Pure passion!
What a brilliant reaction, lads. I'm English and in my 50s, so I watched in awe, as Jonah destroyed Test sides to pieces, in his pomp. To watch his funeral again, after a good few years, and still have to wipe tears away, and see you lads felt much the same, was emotional.
To watch him in his hey days and to then see him not here anymore really was devastating. He was the one that made me want to watch Union. I am an All Black supporter, but it wasn’t until Jonah came onto the scene that I started watching it vigorously. I am in my 40’s now, first time I saw him I was in my teens. He will never be forgotten.
As a french watching him steam rolling our national team again and again... i was in the exact same emotional state.
Good luck for saturday 👍
He was the face of Rugby Union and a great ambassador for the sport
Just watched your reaction to the Legend Jonah Lomu's funeral service, firstly Ty for showing the respect and dignity and not taking over it or stopping it. Others doing a reaction to it do just that they talk ask questions or carry on, there is a place for that in comments not during the funeral service. This is a funeral and you showed it deserved respect and dignity. I am an Australian but as much as we as a sporting nation as is New Zealand and we loved to beat the all blacks in rugby, we also loved Jonah and also mourned his sad loss at such a young age, he has his place etched firmly in Rugby history and is sadly missed Ty guys
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖😥😥😥😥
Jonah Lomu was a phenomenon, a once-in-a-lifetime rugby player. When he burst onto the world scene at the Rugby World Cup in 1995, his stature, strength and sheer power had never been seen before. He started his playing career as a 'forward', a numbr 8 in the scrum, but later moved to the wing as he could run incredibly fast - something so bizarre given his size. Lomu was a true battering ram, able to get supporters from both sets of teams off their seats. I know I'll never see a player like him again in my life. That's how truly unique and special he was.
Thanks for the respect for our beloved Jonah. He was mourned by every Kiwi ❤️
He was mourned by all the Irish too and is a massive loss to all of us and very sorely missed still by so many. Fearless on a rugby pitch but an absolute gentleman off it. We will never see the likes of this legend again not in my lifetime in anyways.
Not just Kiwi's - I'm English to the bone - but when it comes to incredible players & games - I'm in awe ... We were often on the receiving end, but it was always a joy to see Jonah play!
And your mates across the ditch. He was a legend.
Perfect send off for the gentle giant.. Much loved worldwide..
He would steamroll through our teams but you could do nothing but admire him..
Seen this many times now and will always bring a tear to my eye. ✌🏽
For us poly people we see Rugby as a way to support our family financially, growing up we all idolized Lomu, he was more than just an Icon, a Legend an unstoppable player, he was proof that us polys can make it
As an Australian. i hated to see him laying against us.. but i wouldnt hesitate to say he was the best rugby player ever. and from all sources was an amazingly gentle and humble man. he was respected by the entire Rugby world. R.I.P
I wouldn't say he was the best player ever, don't know how anyone could come up with a standard for that. BUT, what is clear is that Lomu had a tremendous impact on the game, perhaps more so than any other player. The Rugby world had never before seen a player like him and the very sport of Rugby changed, as every international team had to change their games to try to cope with him.
I’m English but this got me so much more emotional than the Queen’s state funeral ever did. The Haka, and watching everybody: no matter who you are; young, old, friend, stranger, student, teacher perform it with the upmost respect and strength is amazing. Powerful and full respect to everyone, RIP
Agreed.
Az a Kiwi
That's a really nice humble thing to say bro
In Aotearoa New Zealand the Haka may be Maori but u don't have to be Maori to participate
Az long az u give it your all
You are welcome
Black white brown
It doesn't matter
It unites us all
Peace bro
From Aotearoa New Zealand ✌
Rest Eazy Brother Lomu
We miss u💜
Aye.
respect gents. i can feel your emotion. you re okay to cry. grown man cries too
That was one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking things I’ve watched in a while..I love the Hakka, it’s such a special part of Rugby, so spiritual, full of magic and intensity. Jonah was loved by many of us South Africans, he was a wizard of Rugby…an icon RIP
This has got to be one of your best videos, the respect you guys showed whilst watching was great to see even though you only just know of him. Much respect to you all.
RIP Jonah Lomu.
Salute from South Africa much respect !from dusty black South Africans who believe in you and trust in you !as black South Africans we always support you ,go in peace ❤❤
England hosted the Rugby World Cup in 2015, Jonah Lomu was an ambassador, touring the country with a road show promoting the game. He can to Reading where I was working in around August/September that year. Because it was yards away from my office in Green Park, I asked the organizers what would be the quieter times during the day, since 100s of school children would be queuing for their pictures with the great man and the Webb Ellis trophy. I managed to spend a fantastic 5 minutes chatting with Jonah about the forthcoming World Cup and I asked about his well being, knowing he'd been through stuff. He said he was fine and really looking forward to being an ambassador for the tournament. Within 2 months, he died Just after his team won at Twickenham. The greatest player to have graced the great sport of rugby.
Apart from being an incredible rugby player, Jonah spoke 8 languages, English, Tongan, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Russian!
It's in some ways so difficult to describe a moment like this. The sheer respect and veneration, these giants of men at the precipice of breaking down, the younger generation saying goodbye to their hero, the echo of an ancient culture harmonising in the air.
If you aren't moved by this, I don't even know what could move you.
Beautifully said
Jonah Lomu re-invented the the idea of what a wing could do at the top levels of the game. He was like the invention of gun powder.
Haven’t seen this in years … still bought tears to my eyes. Very respectful viewing guys, well done ❤
I went with my son to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final between Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham. Before the game Jonah Lomu was in one of the bars, chatting to fans and having his photo taken with them. Sadly he died not long afterwards, his kidney condition probably exacerbated by the long flight back to New Zealand.
Love and respect from NZ. Jonah is so missed and respected. He was a gentle giant in life but a beast on the field. He still played top rugby while battling kidney issues, he didn't tell people for a while because he didn't want to be treated differently. So he wasn't even 100% all the time and was still a legend.
Growing up in the Pacific islands, every kids wanna be Jonah Lomu. Picked up the rugby ball and try to run it straight. He was loved by rugby fans from all over the world. A.good human being in and out the field. Thank you for reacting to this video guys. Rest In Peace big guy, Rest In Peace.
So you too liked Jonah's sidestep?
Thank you for the respectful reaction. Jonah is a national treasure.
From South Africa May this legend RIP , His death was sad for all of us who ever loved Rugby even if we were supposed enemies on the field , the respect our country has for this man is far and beyond! To a legend who will never be forgotten on the rugby field!
I still cant believe how he didn't end up a world cup winner in 1995. When I saw him against England I thought well that's rugby over as a game 🤣 A truely world star and an awesome human being. 6ft5", 19 stone, 100 metres in under 11 seconds. He didn't have to go around you, he'd go over you, literally.
RIP Jonah Lomu 11 😔 thank you guys love from aotearoa new zealand ❤
A respectful reaction to the great, one and only Jonah Lomu, thank you guys✌️
I'm Scottish and that shit gets my hairs on end.the haka is something special. Great exit for a legend
Very respectable reaction, lads. Thankyou. It's a sport of warriors. I cried watching this the first time..
He took Rugby to a new level. The Haka is worth a 7 point head start in a Rugby game. The opposition know they're in for a tough game.
Kia ora from NZ 🇳🇿 very respectful piece on Jonah and our Haka thank you 🙏 subscribed for your honest humble respect of our culture. I was blessed enough to have meet a few times Jonah and had normal everyday conversation with him. He really was a beautiful humble down to earth human. ❤
This still brings me to tears.
Still brings tears to these Australian eyes. Was that school the same school that sent their teacher off with such passion?
Tears in my eye's every time I watch this.
Thanks to you four guys for watching something not related to playing sports in general.
As well as an unstoppable man mountain he was Humility Personified, if a 5 year old kid in the crowd wanted to say hi he would stop and crouch down and talk and give them a hug and sign whatever he they had……
He had time for the prime minister to everybody in between.
He was New Zealand’s favourite son hands down …..!
If you can show some school boy videos of him playing, you’ll all be Gobsmacked!!!
Great Respect to you for showing his farewell you paid great Tribute to the Occasion .
We 4.5 million kiwis say thank you, I’ll watch you from now on, as many more will do ,from now on.
I’m sure , cheers Walt!
As a Scotsman, I love New Zealand. Visited once, so want to go back again. Amazing people and amazing country. A brilliant tribute to a fallen hero who the whole rugby world respected; he changed teh game of rugby single handedly. I was in Christchurch outside the museum and they were returning some human remains to the North Island and there was a haka in front of the coffin. This was real, not done for show or for rugby - so lucky to see it.
As a kiwi-maori living in Germany for the last 15 years, my favourite holiday since has been a 3 week drive around the Highlands, Scotland. The people, the landscape reminded me so much of home.
One side have Scottish heritage (grandma is a MacNab) so i had to interpret for my german husband a bit of the scottish brogue but it felt normal for me.
If only Scotland had stayed with the EU, then i would've definitely chosen to have retired there. Alas, Brexit happened. Ugh.
Ngā Mihi nui e hoa
As a South African I hated and Loved Jona Lomu. He was the player to beat. RIP you legend.
Impossible not to shed a tear watching this again. Such respect for the big man.
This is surreal. I see Grant Kereama every so often. I know his family. Grant donated one of his kidneys to Jonah before he died. It is strange to see you guys on the other side of the World look at people we know. Aroha fellas from Aotearoa (New Zealand).
well done boys - very respectful....
He was loved by a nation and the entire world of Rugby .... In New Zealand, Rugby and the All Blacks are bigger than sport ...
Them Pacific Islanders are insanely strong and Lomu was probably one of the strongest,Great talent and destroyed England on Numberous occasions,R.I.P Jonah Lomu
My dad played rugby.... We sat and watched ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
guys the sombre tone you discussed this says it all, you showed respect and for that you get respect
I remember him back in the 90s. He was a superstar in the world of sport
Thanks Boys, appreciate the respect shown for a custom treasured here, esp towards our rugby GOAT.. the Eric Rush Speech is a crack up one! The suggested vid at the end lol but cheers boys.. stay solid
Even if he helped to beat your own side, you still had to recognise and admire the brilliance of the man, gone far too soon.
This is pretty cool like every group paying their respects. Lomu was the achilles of rugby
R.I.P Mr Lomu. Condolences to his wife and children.
Another very sad funeral haka is one that some schoolboys did at a teachers funeral if you can find that one.
I’m English and haka always carries such a huge amount of respect when performed at funerals. ❤️
Black and purple are traditional colours in Tongan funerals (in case you were curious about the significance behind the purple columns).
I remember seeing Jonah Lomu play at Wembley Stadium in the early 90s when I was young'un...Legend RIP Jonah
It’s wonderful to see black and white paying their respects, not only to Jonah but to the culture and tradition of the Haka.
Wow, an incredible send off for an incredible Man.
Such a fitting, incredible tribute.
Safe travels brilliant man from Scotland 🏴🏴
Rest in peace big man jonah lomu one of the all time greats we were blessed to have him play for cardiff blues in Wales an honour a blessing a gift
This broke me .. just amazing and what a send off for a true legend ❤️
love how respectful they are of another culture, despite not understanding what is happening.
Great respect from Sweden!
So moving……no age to pass away….the Hakka makes me cry…..you guys should check out the one where a young guy who’s brother has passed , that Hakka is so very emotional it makes me sob 😢😢😢😢😢
Good stuff lads. Some really good "emotional haka" videos, which involve hakas at weddings. You can see and feel the passion as the bride, groom, family, mates, rugby mates etc etc do it together. Very moving.
Our whole country grieved him immensely. ❤
Man, thankyou guys for being so respectful, not only towards our brother, but towards our culture.
For people who've only recently heard of this great man, that was one very humble reaction.
Jonah will always be in our hearts, family friends and his fans all over the world.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful video once again, look forward to seeing more content.
Rip big man🤙
Jonah had a very hard life growing up. I know that he was stabbed and that other horrible things happened to him, and I'm not sure if that was part of his kidney problems or not. Remember when he was playing rugby he was doing so at about 80% capacity because of his health problems. If he hadn't have had those he would have been unbeatable. R.I.P. Jonah.
jonah suffered from nephrotic syndrome all of his life which is a rare kidney disease
WoW! Something in my eye. The greatest.
This is the powerful strength of how great the Culture of the Maori people is, and fortunately it has been adopted by other indigenous people in our country as well as around the world.
Kamau te wehi 🤪🤙✊🙌🖖😘
Great to see your respect to the funeral and I still get hit in the heart . Well done and much respect
Jonah was special. Your reaction and respect is special too
One of our greatest - still cry today watching his tangi (funeral). Thanks for watching guys xx
This video makes me tear up everytime i watch it 😢 so powerful, rip Jonah
Man when those schoolboys started their haka I was a mess.
I commented recommending you watch this so I'm glad you did. I agree it's mad how legends are taken out in ways that contradict the risks of the sport, too many examples to list.
I always get goosebumps watching the Haka.
damn, as a maori women, this is difficult to watch. i was like 13 when he died. ive never seen this. its making me very teary eyed to say the least
Jonah was a legend RIP
He was the Michael Jordan of RugbyUnion
National treasure right there.🙏🇳🇿🇹🇴
Still can't believe he's gone . From the UK ; God lift you up to the heights , Jonah . A wonderful man and one of the great warriors . We all loved you , bro
04:20 The 2nd guy from the front was Joeli Vindiri (Fijian) built in a very similar mould as Jonah 1.98m (6ft 7in),120kg (270), a smaller vesion, 1.9m (6ft 4in), 100kg (225lbs). They both played for Counties Manukau, Auckland Blues and both were All Blacks.
Only a handful of players, maybe fewer, could ever claim to have equal billing in a match featuring Jonah Lomu - but Joeli Vidiri was one of them.
The Tongan kid who changed rugby forever, and the Fijian bloke who scored tries for fun: for a few years in the late 1990s, the Jonah and Joe show was the hottest ticket in New Zealand rugby. Stephen Donald (No. 10 -F irst Five Eighth or Fly Half and Rugby World Cup 2011 winning All Black Hero) used to sit on the grass bank at Pukekohe Stadium and watch that show every chance he got. So did Kieran Read (No. 8 & All Black Captain).
If Jonah was the ever-present danger, Joeli was the unknown quantity. That’s not to say his extraordinary set of skills had somehow flown under the radar, it’s just that with Joeli you could never quite pick where he was going to be. One moment he would be hovering in back play, the next he was hitting the line at full pace. Not many people got a hand to him in those situations. He played as if he saw the future.
He wanted his future to be with the All Blacks, but his devastating form for Counties and the Blues through the first two years of rugby’s professional era in 1996 and 1997 went unrewarded. He had already represented Fiji and therefore had to wait out a mandatory three-year eligibility stand-down. There is no doubt - at least there should not be - that were it not for IRB regulations, he would have been an All Blacks star in those two years. In 1998 he won Commonwealth Games gold in Kuala Lumpur with the New Zealand Sevens team, and that same year he made his All Blacks debut, replacing Jonah Lomu in a test against England, scoring a try.
As it was, Vidiri played just twice for the All Blacks. Australia claimed victory in his final outing, doubt claimed victory over his future selection, kidney disease claimed victory over his playing career.
All those All Black legends in there doing the haka was emotional
Just a lil fun fact for you lads. That first guy you saw on the screen buck shelford, he torn is nut sack during a game of rugby, got his nuts stitched back up at half time and carried on for the rest of the game. These legends are just built different. Just like Jonah, I believe he got a kidney transplant came back to the game and still dominated, he was crazy gifted RIP Lomu.
Should check out Dan Carter and Richie McCaw
This is old. But still felt the need to say imagine trying to mess with this funeral. You’re better off trying to get into Area 51.
RIP legend.
If you want something more positive in the rugby region, check out Englands Joe Marler. He’s the ‘class clown’, makes everyone laugh. Should be a 10 minute video on UA-cam of some of his funny moments.
Fantastic reaction guys. Legend
so much respect for this great man, rip xx on a diffrent tone, u ever seen NRL So You Think You Can Dance (Tricky), just something short n funny for rugby fans. luv from oz
My God that was beautiful and moving. 😢💔
Thanks for the very respectful reaction. That was amazing.
Now thats what you call a send off
Thank you gentlemen for your very respectful reaction to a very respected man. We as kiwis salute you..
There’s one where NZ soldiers do a Haka for a returning fallen comrade
total respect to all involved
A life that burned brighter than most, unfortunately extinguished too soon. However his presence will be felt around the world forever.
Not born a kiwi but have lived here almost 20 years. This still chokes me up big time. Jonah was a legend and in my eyes is up there with any great in any sporting history. Rip Jonah💐❤️
Haka is always emotional and makes the hair stand on the back of your neck.
They showed the highest respect for the 'fallen warrior' and sent him safe to heaven to live with his ancestors.
Don't know about anyone else but it made me cry
I doubt very much there’s anything in sport as emotional as a haka..