is Hugo Keenan the BEST fullback in rugby right now?!

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  • @tlawal7
    @tlawal7 Рік тому +40

    He is the most consistent player ive eber seen, nearly perfect. He wins everything in the air, never drops the ball. Ive seen him make 1 mistake ever

    • @rileyfreeman9726
      @rileyfreeman9726 10 місяців тому +1

      Don’t think you’ve heard of conrad smith

    • @finn4012
      @finn4012 8 місяців тому +1

      He makes at maximum 1 mistake per match

  • @Natedawg38
    @Natedawg38 Рік тому +22

    Just really reliable, seems to eat pressure which is what you need from a fullback. Has saved god knows how many tries for Ireland. Great rugby brain.

  • @RUGGARUGBY
    @RUGGARUGBY Рік тому +29

    Definitely the form fullback, Willemse from the stormers also on form especially for the past 2 seasons. its going ro be an exciting World Cup.

  • @sionjames89
    @sionjames89 Рік тому +15

    100%. Reminds me of Ben Smith

  • @conorharris2451
    @conorharris2451 Рік тому +7

    He’s a brilliant player! Good luck for the World Cup

  • @bernieob9577
    @bernieob9577 7 місяців тому +3

    He is just such an amazing player they broke the mould when they made him . Super star 🌟

  • @johnmc3862
    @johnmc3862 Рік тому +4

    One of the 1st names on the team sheet for Andy Farrell. Fantastic player.

  • @larvlalo9773
    @larvlalo9773 Рік тому +35

    With Ramos, yes. But Ramos was too inconsistent and poor against Ireland and Leinster. Keenan is less whimsical but more reliable.

    • @alfieban2769
      @alfieban2769 11 місяців тому +1

      Two players and neither are close in my opinion it is Freddie Steward easily

    • @sean1999sc
      @sean1999sc 11 місяців тому +5

      ​​@alfieban2769S tewart is overrated by England fans

    • @sean1999sc
      @sean1999sc 11 місяців тому

      I prefer Melvyn Jaminet over ramos too.

    • @alfieban2769
      @alfieban2769 11 місяців тому

      @@sean1999sc Jaminet is overrated by every sad Wales fan

    • @DM-rp9ik
      @DM-rp9ik 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@alfieban2769Why would the Welsh overrate a French player

  • @darraghtormey1500
    @darraghtormey1500 Рік тому +3

    An incredible talent enjoying fantastic form. Lets hope he can push his predecessor for career medals haul. And what's really exciting is that him and Jimmy O'Brien are virtually interchangeable as full backs and wingers.

    • @DS-ty2nb
      @DS-ty2nb Рік тому +1

      I disagree with Jimmy obrien at fullback as he's nowhere near as good in the air as keenen athlough I do think Jimmy O'brien is good on the wing

    • @darraghtormey1500
      @darraghtormey1500 Рік тому

      @@DS-ty2nb Fair point. But JOB has proven himself pretty competent at 15. Like a lot of players in the game today, both are flexible and versatile.

    • @DS-ty2nb
      @DS-ty2nb Рік тому +2

      @@darraghtormey1500 yh tbf irland need to have a back up plan for keeneen just incase. For me I'd like to see henshaw go there if we lose henshaw as he have good back up 12s and henshaw has played 15 before and been very good as he's very good in the air and would offer a good kicking option and that's something we don't use enough imo

    • @darraghtormey1500
      @darraghtormey1500 Рік тому

      @@DS-ty2nb Interesting.

  • @evancase6265
    @evancase6265 Рік тому +11

    Yes.

  • @DM-rp9ik
    @DM-rp9ik Рік тому +6

    It's an unpopular opinion but yes he's understated excellence a bit like Denis Erwin

  • @user-qr5ki8ls2x
    @user-qr5ki8ls2x 7 місяців тому

    Some of these compilations can disappoint. You know it's a great player but often the actual compilations can be weak in proof of it. But with this, it shows it all. Every skillset a fullback should have is stuffed into the first 3 or 4 minutes. Keenan is the real deal. Lethal fast brain at work is the most impressive thing I see. The little stalls in full flight to make sure he's making the correct decisions. "Will I pass it, will I hold on a bit longer, will I wrong foot this guy and then pass?" It's watching his brain work so calmly that impresses me most.

  • @eamonlyons8318
    @eamonlyons8318 Рік тому +9

    Yes. Without doubt

  • @5tuartGuy
    @5tuartGuy Рік тому +24

    One of those players where he isn't the best at anything but everything is 8/10 with no weaknesses

  • @henryshanker1972
    @henryshanker1972 Рік тому +1

    knew he was something special when i watched his debut for ireland

  • @harryocallaghan8082
    @harryocallaghan8082 11 місяців тому +1

    Probably the most consistent player not just full back in world rugby for the past 4 years. His fitness has stood to him from his 7's background and his defence is absolutely perfect for a guy whos not the biggest. His ball carrying has no weaknesses and he's a very balance runner off both feet and almost always get by the 1st defender. And then his biggest strength is under the high ball. He just dominates every other full back when he plays them for both Leinster & Ireland. Jimmy O'Brien the 2nd choice backup to Keenan is a very similar player to him tol. Both played Gaelic football growing up so the skills from that game have carried over with them.

  • @donalgoggin8771
    @donalgoggin8771 10 місяців тому +1

    Kennan has it all, supreme in the air, great in attack, and a great defender. Always very consistent and dont ever remember him having a bad game. If he gets injured in the World Cup, think it will have a huge impact as there is no obvious replacement for him imo

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 7 місяців тому

      He’s a great passer too!

  • @chrismcgowan5180
    @chrismcgowan5180 Рік тому +11

    he shouldnt be, he doesnt have huge genetic potenital over any other player, not the tallest, strongest, fastest.
    But he most certainly is the best right now..

    • @DM-rp9ik
      @DM-rp9ik Рік тому +3

      He's the fastest in the Ireland squad

    • @michaelmoynihan9591
      @michaelmoynihan9591 Рік тому +1

      ​@@DM-rp9ik I was shocked how fast they're young big guy is .baird he is fast man.

    • @DM-rp9ik
      @DM-rp9ik Рік тому

      @@michaelmoynihan9591 He's actually the second fastest in the Leinster squad behind Keenan

    • @michaelmoynihan9591
      @michaelmoynihan9591 Рік тому

      ​@@DM-rp9ik where do you pick up these stats..just for interest

    • @DM-rp9ik
      @DM-rp9ik Рік тому

      @@michaelmoynihan9591 mentioned it in commentary during a game but it was Irish TV think RTE mentioned it during the semi finals

  • @JohnHirsch88
    @JohnHirsch88 Рік тому +2

    His recycling is excellent

  • @barryhilliard2683
    @barryhilliard2683 Рік тому +1

    Too underrated

  • @JonathonMurphy362
    @JonathonMurphy362 Рік тому +5

    Best in the world tbh

  • @FMJParis18
    @FMJParis18 11 місяців тому

    Probably, one of the best atm for sure !

  • @jackm2939
    @jackm2939 Рік тому

    Without a doubt. You want your 15 to give the consistency he gives, but the flashes of brilliant as evidenced in the video set him apart. A solid 8/9 every game

  • @davidlee55
    @davidlee55 Рік тому +1

    Yes

  • @JohnHirsch88
    @JohnHirsch88 Рік тому +1

    He's the new Ben from accounts - Hugo from marketing

  • @djambo8887
    @djambo8887 Рік тому +1

    Didn't have his best season so far this year but I think he will shine at RWC

    • @jimmurray8432
      @jimmurray8432 Рік тому +1

      Winning a grand slam and getting to a European final isn’t a good season no ? 😂

    • @djambo8887
      @djambo8887 Рік тому +1

      @@jimmurray8432 He had better performances last year didn't say he had a bad season

    • @Jeno097
      @Jeno097 11 місяців тому

      Go rewatch his performance against France and you will delete this

  • @thomas_corbet
    @thomas_corbet Рік тому +5

    Now that Jordie Barrett has been moved to the midfield, Will Jordan's reign can finally begin!

    • @teawaruaedwards274
      @teawaruaedwards274 9 місяців тому +2

      Won't be this year brother not with Jordys brother at fullback....hmm! Interesting match up Beaudy v Keenan. But Keenan would fit comfortably in Black.

  • @GrantMcLean
    @GrantMcLean Рік тому +1

    It's hard to argue when you present evidence like that 😀

  • @ducduong87vlogs
    @ducduong87vlogs Рік тому +1

    he's almost perfect

  • @johncreedon7847
    @johncreedon7847 11 місяців тому +1

    He is Rob kearney version 2.0 , absolutely amazing player

    • @WB-kx7jw
      @WB-kx7jw 10 місяців тому

      He's far better than Rob Kearney

    • @johncreedon7847
      @johncreedon7847 10 місяців тому

      @WB-kx7jw yes hence the 2.0

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 5 місяців тому

      @@johncreedon7847On his best day Kearney was as good. There just wasn’t very many of those days.

  • @johnmc3862
    @johnmc3862 7 місяців тому +1

    Faultless!

  • @whitebear5405
    @whitebear5405 Рік тому

    I think Keenan or Will Jordan. Hard to pick from the two.

  • @johnmc3862
    @johnmc3862 11 місяців тому

    Ireland have so many weapons as a team and he’s one of them.

  • @cloudintrousers
    @cloudintrousers 11 місяців тому +1

    GOD how I miss Andrew Conway

  • @estebanasm8201
    @estebanasm8201 11 місяців тому

    Keenan, Ramos and Jordan

  • @davidlee55
    @davidlee55 Рік тому +1

    Keenan is a 10 with pace and is good under the highball. But unlike most 10s hes happy playing fullback and can join the like like a centre. You dont need a 10-12 axis if you have a 10-15 axis

    • @tlawal7
      @tlawal7 Рік тому

      He's a 10? He doesn't seem like one. I've only seen him on the wing and up top

    • @davidlee55
      @davidlee55 Рік тому

      @@tlawal7 I'm talking in terms of skill set. He can distribute like a fly half but has the pace of a full back or winger.

    • @canadiancontent352
      @canadiancontent352 Рік тому

      I know what u mean but I think he's a 15 with a great skill set not a 10 playing 15. What's underrated is how a player sees the field. A 15 sees the whole game in front of him, the best ones pick their spots from that and strike, just like Keenan. But put him into 10, closer to the breakdown, with his centers and back 3 behind him... I'm not sure you'd get the same high standard of play.
      Just the way I see the game....

    • @robhallie
      @robhallie Рік тому

      @@canadiancontent352 agree. As a Leinster fan I believe he's played 10 but 7s has turned him a super-fit FB . His engine seems infinite & he's got 7s speed & ball skils

    • @canadiancontent352
      @canadiancontent352 11 місяців тому +1

      @@robhallie i don’t remember him in 7s but I’m sure he’d be great
      Apparently BOD was a 10 until a smart coach said his future was at 13

  • @TheKgv1
    @TheKgv1 10 місяців тому

    Best all round 15 in the business in my book roll on France ....

  • @jimmurray8432
    @jimmurray8432 Рік тому +2

    Easily the best

  • @j.usher.136
    @j.usher.136 Рік тому +9

    For me it goes Keenan, Steward, Ramos and then Hogg for European players

    • @finlayD853
      @finlayD853 Рік тому +4

      not steward way too slow and easy to step due to his size, which we saw in the six nations with Scotland scoring from stepping steward twice and France doing the same thing

    • @symeremeyers4148
      @symeremeyers4148 Рік тому +6

      Hogg 😂

    • @saoirsedeltufo7436
      @saoirsedeltufo7436 Рік тому +3

      Steward? Really?

    • @thecuttingsark5094
      @thecuttingsark5094 Рік тому

      Hogg 😂😂

    • @Rayrulesohye
      @Rayrulesohye 11 місяців тому

      Offer replacemts then guys instead of laughing at the man's list

  • @elsmid
    @elsmid 4 місяці тому

    Er, yes.

  • @josephdtreanor
    @josephdtreanor 11 місяців тому

    Lads how can you not talk about Charles piutau? Or even will Jordan? Who has played a lot at 15 as well

    • @teawaruaedwards274
      @teawaruaedwards274 9 місяців тому

      All good brother, let them have their MOMENT 😊

  • @andrewwest8334
    @andrewwest8334 11 місяців тому

    Got it all, hasn't he?

  • @gingervirus2988
    @gingervirus2988 11 місяців тому +1

    I thought I was the best in the World but Keenan might just shade me

  • @granitesoldier7704
    @granitesoldier7704 7 місяців тому +1

    The best in Europe maybe.

  • @mikeglynn3676
    @mikeglynn3676 11 місяців тому

    maybe not the best in any one area , but he does everything really well!

  • @Sam181991
    @Sam181991 11 місяців тому +1

    Basically Ben Smith, but potentially better. Won't be understood how good he is until he is missing.

    • @teawaruaedwards274
      @teawaruaedwards274 9 місяців тому

      Oh! I've watched Keenan and he's good but he got a LOOONG WAY from matching Bender. See after his career.?

  • @punkfloyde4352
    @punkfloyde4352 Рік тому +6

    Ramos

  • @paulholmes3366
    @paulholmes3366 Рік тому +1

    Mike Haley is right up there with him

  • @Jacquesjot
    @Jacquesjot 7 місяців тому

    No

  • @westbhoyPaul
    @westbhoyPaul 10 місяців тому

    Simply put, No... Clarification in 2 words, Antoine Dupont. Couldn't finish from 3/4 yards out to a smaller man.

    • @WB-kx7jw
      @WB-kx7jw 10 місяців тому +1

      You're thinking of mack Hanson

  • @Joseph.Parkes.Training
    @Joseph.Parkes.Training 11 місяців тому

    folau by a mile

    • @teawaruaedwards274
      @teawaruaedwards274 9 місяців тому

      He never matched Ben Smith. Smith had more tries, more tests, more try savers, MORE WINS.

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 5 місяців тому

      @@teawaruaedwards274Smith also played in better teams though.

  • @richardjohnston3359
    @richardjohnston3359 11 місяців тому

    NO. 👍🏻

  • @thomasdilworth7691
    @thomasdilworth7691 11 місяців тому

    My only criticism of Hugo Keenan is he isn't Welsh!! Great player in a great Irish team.

  • @symeremeyers4148
    @symeremeyers4148 Рік тому +1

    Yes

  • @zekeswanepoel
    @zekeswanepoel 6 місяців тому

    No

  • @submarineparty3846
    @submarineparty3846 Рік тому

    No

    • @pondareplay69
      @pondareplay69 11 місяців тому +1

      Interesting points you raise - I guess I hadn't thought about it like that but since you mention it, hard to argue...