What made Richie so great was that he knew the rule book inside out and knew how far he could take things. He played on the edge , many saying he was the greatest cheater . But if you can consistently get away with things, then you must be doing something right .
I love that! What you mentioned about him knowing the rule book inside out is what I've been hearing a lot. Also knowing the referee strict or passive tendencies on how they called the game a well
Richie was the legend of tacking and getting up to his feet to strip the ball from the opposition. (around 10:17 of your video). He turned over so many plays. Some teams resorted to dirty tactics to even get him out of the game. Fun fact: He turned down a knighthood in 2011. Another awesome video
Massive love Chris! I appreciate you always boss 🙌🏽 Like you mentioned he had a deep understanding of the game and knew how to push the limits in his favor. Thanks for the fun fact as well!! That's awesome!
Amazing reaction brother”He’s a Legend. After retiring from the All Blacks it left a big hole in NZ rugby especially him in a Flanker(7) position. No one today has never been better the way he did it in his time. He had the most ball rips in his time. Lots of injuries too. Another amazing video my brother🙌🏽🙌🏽
Yo my man! Thanks for dropping this awesome comment! You're so right about McCaw leaving a huge hole in NZ rugby. It's like trying to fill Grand Canyon with a shovel. That number 7 jersey must've felt pretty heavy for whoever had to wear it next. And dude, you nailed it about his ball rips. The guy was like a magnet for the ball. Crazy skills. I appreciate you mentioning his injuries too. Shows how tough he was, playing through all that. Rugby's no joke, and McCaw was out there giving it his all every single game. Thanks for the love on the video, bro. It means a lot coming from you. You always keep me pumped to make more content. Your comments are always fire! Stay awesome, my brother! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥
Richie McCaw is hands down the best. Even as a Bok supporter I need to be unbiased and recognize rugby greats outside of South Africa. Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Sam Whitelock, Jonah Lomu, the list just goes on but there are so many amazing All Blacks if not all All Blacks. Love to my NZ brothers and sisters, keep produce world class greats.
You have a long list yourselves!! The list's too long. Faf my Fav. JBerg 31st Aug, there's a storm coming, we are that storm. Love back to you too brother
I just realised this while watching this video your right. Captained 2 rugby world cup winning teams, otherwise I had Jonah as goat. Love back to all the Sth African bruthaz and sistaz
As a die hard abs supporter I've longed for a southern hemisphere vs Northern hemisphere tournament. Could you imagine the southern hemisphere team, my god.
Yeah, brother. He was one of the all time greats. Perhaps the greatest flanker ever. As you mentioned, he created a lot of turnover ball. Thanks for another great video, man! Keep it coming!😊
Just my two-penneth here as an old ex flanker myself so perhaps a little bit biased. If you look in the dictionary for the definition of ubiquitous you really should just see the words Richard Hugh McCaw because he literally was everywhere. Despite not being the most skilful, quickest or strongest bloke on the park, his engine was massive, his anticipation was second to none and his tenacity and will to win were off the charts. He was a true leader and not only the greatest flanker to date but probably the greatest player (I know he didn't score any flashy tries and his highlight reel is more more those in the know without sounding arrogant). As Steve Hansen said when presenting Richie with his 142 cap, "He's just an ordinary bloke from Kurow but by God he can do extraordinary things..." Enough said. Oh and by the way I am English so no Kiwi bias.
Hey Harry! Thanks so much for dropping this awesome insight about Richie McCaw. Coming from an ex-flanker like yourself, this is pure gold! I love how you've broken down what made him so special. It wasn't just about physical gift like you mentioned, that combination of a massive engine, incredible anticipation, and off-the-charts tenacity - that's what separates the good from the truly great. And you're right, his highlight reel might not be full of flashy tries, but for those who really understand the game, it's a masterclass in rugby intelligence and leadership. That Steve Hansen quote is perfect. I really appreciate you sharing your perspective. It's insights like yours that helps me appreciate the finer points of the game.
Oh and one more thing, this style of flanker (where they jackal for the ball a lot) is often referred to as a "fetcher". Some coaches like them, others don't. Jake White (former Bok and 2007 RWC winning coach and now Bulls coach) was once asked why he wasn't selecting one and he said if he wanted a fetcher he'd ask his son to fetch him a beer from the fridge. The thought until recently from most South African coaches is that bigger is always better and the fetchers are often smaller in stature. Another of Jake's references was that a big good player is always better than a small good player. Perhaps his mind has changed in recent years as he's made use of players like Gio Aplon and Kurt-Lee Arendse etc. South Africa had Heinrich Brussouw but other than that most of our turnovers in recent years have come from our hooker Malcolm Marx and now retired 8th man, Duane Vermeulen.
Hey Ulrich! Man, I really appreciate you dropping this rugby knowledge bomb. This is exactly the kind of insider info that I love! That Jake White quote about fetchers is hilarious! "If I wanted a fetcher, I'd ask my son to fetch me a beer from the fridge" - that's pure gold! It really shows how different coaching philosophies can be. It's fascinating to hear about the South African preference for bigger players. I guess when you've got guys built like freight trains, it's tempting to just keep that train rolling! But you're right, it seems like that mindset might be shifting a bit with players like Aplon and Arendse making their mark. Your point about Malcolm Marx and Duane Vermeulen being turnover machines is spot on. It's amazing how they've managed to combine that fetcher-like skill with their size and power. Thanks so much for sharing these insights, Ulrich. You help me understand the nuances of rugby strategy and how it's evolved. I appreciate you always! 🙌🏽💖
@@QSNgg they are smart when it comes to RWC selection too imo. Happy to put older, wiser players with experience, that have a better head to handle the pressures of a RWC final and all that it can put on a player
Mccaw was one of the all-time greats. He was a workhorse, tough as nails. He could turn the ball over at any moment and always topped the tackle count. He was a type of flanker known as a "jackal". These are players that are incredible at entering a ruck as a defender, getting their hands on the ball before the other team can clear them out, and then hanging on to it and maintaining their feet as multiple players smashed into them, trying to clear them out. David Pocock, George Smith and Richie Mccaw are probably the 3 best ever in the modern era. Brussow and Sam Warbuton are also a couple of great jackals.
Hey Jon! Thanks so much for this awesome breakdown of Richie McCaw and the art of jackaling. You've really hit the nail on the head here! Man, your description of McCaw is spot on. "Workhorse" and "tough as nails" are perfect ways to describe him. It's crazy how he could just pop up anywhere on the field and change the game in an instant. I love how you've explained what a "jackal" is in rugby. That image of a player getting their hands on the ball and somehow staying on their feet while the whole world tries to knock them over - that's pure rugby magic right there! Your list of great jackals is like a who's who of modern rugby legends. I'll take a look at Pocock, Smith, Brussow and Warburton as well. You've got a great way of explaining things! I appreciate you 🙌🏽
The try you asked about is a try any day of the week yeah. Still had a grip on it with two hands and as long as there's downward pressure and some level of control (does not have to be perfect) it's a try.
Thanks for letting me know that Ulrich! I figured it was good, just crossed my mind from a no-try I thought about, but the player lost control when trying to ground. So completely different from this one
Even as South African one can never forget the impact that Richie had on the game. He is such a great exponent of not just making tackles (A facet in which he was an absolute master) but for young players about staying on your feet and creating turnover ball.
He went to my school Otago Boys High School but then sadly Richie got picked up by the Canterbury and Crusaders rugby pipeline which is more northern than the school we went to. Even though Richie played for the rivals of my home teams Otago and the Highlanders we all still recognise him as not only the best flanker of all time but possibly the best player of all time.
Hey Clutch! Wow, thanks for sharing that personal connection to Richie McCaw - that's so cool! It must have been something to go to the same school as a future rugby legend. I bet Otago Boys High School is pretty proud of that connection. It's fascinating to hear about the rugby pipelines in New Zealand. Sounds like Canterbury and the Crusaders really knew how to spot talent! Even if it meant snagging players from rival territories. I love how you put it - even though McCaw ended up playing for your local rivals, you all still recognize his greatness. That's the beauty of rugby fandom right there. When someone's that good, you just have to admire their skill, no matter what jersey they're wearing. And you're absolutely right about McCaw possibly being the best player of all time. It's hard to argue with his record. Thanks so much for sharing this insider perspective boss. It's stories like yours that really bring the rugby world to life for me 🙌🏽
@@QSNgg You are most certainly right about the Crusaders and Canterbury having an eye for talent they have historically been the most successful area for rugby in New Zealand if not the world.
Thats the prime Minister of NZ talking right there 🖤, has played a game or two with Richie too it must be said! A man in whom you feel so confident, because he is making decisions based on what's best for the team, NZ Rugby and our country. Hail Sir Razor, behind you all the way win, draw, lose doesn't matter. All Black, all day, everyday 🏴
Without a doubt the Goat, but.... Fun fact: Ritchie's All Black team has never won a match against the Springboks when he played against Heinrich Brussouw. Brussouw was so good that World Rugby changed the breakdown rules to benefit the opposition. What a player.
RM is the goat ,i think he is the only all black to win two back to back world cups as captain ,and the only person ghat stretched the laws of rugby beyond its boundaries, having refs questioning themselves 😂😂😂😂
He captained the All Blacks to the 2011 and 2015 world cup titles. That All Black team at both those world cups was better than the current springbok team that won 2019 and 2023. Those All Blacks are the greatest team in rugby history.
Been watching for a while and I’m sorry if you’ve already done vids on them but some other flankers you need to review are David pocock and Michael hooper( Australia) Thierry dusautoir (France) Sean O’Brien and Stephen ferris (Ireland) Pierre spies and Pieter Steph du-toit (South Africa) Josh navidi, Justin tipuric and Lloyd Evans (wales) George smith (Australia) There’s many more to chose from but those are some of the best to play the game, being Irish I have a bias towards Sean O’Brien and Stephen ferris😂😂 but if you do videos on them you’ll see why
Richie always pushed the limits. We South Africans respected him so much but hated his guts. Nothing we wouldn’t do if we could though. He is a true legend.
I might not have made it clear. Pushing the limits in the sense of always living on the edge when it came to breaking the rules. For some odd reason he had the referees wrapped around his fingers. I believe it was the respect he treated them with that lead to that. Something Rassie implemented in his strategie when taking over. Respect the guy in control of the game. It just makes sense doesn’t it. 😂
3:52 @QSNgg again man. I love your passion and you studying the game. You have a great understanding about what is important. Hit me up when you are in Pretoria and want some tickets at Loftus. Can’t promise anything but I might be able to make it happen.
Definitely the best ever, in my opinion. Coming from a South African. Can't recount how many times this guy has been a huge pain in the... Master at turnovers or holding players in the ruck etc and he always seemed to get away with it where other players wouldn't.
Hi Guys! I remember just thinking that RM was measured/judged differently than others (as in getting away with the dark arts) My 2 cents would be that NZ was probably viewed as the team that couldnt make mistakes. In other words turnovers wasnt because of "dirty" play, but rather the other team wasnt good enough to keep the ball or prevent a turnover. That being said you must ALWAYS respect NZ and what they bring to the table. They are still, what I believe is, the measuring stick for us South Africans! If he wore green and gold he would be considered a god among men I am sure 😅. True LEGEND of the game as are all NZ rugby players! (Helped mould the SA rugby team in how me must improve ❤)
Yeah I was thinking the way he celebrated it as though confident, he probably thought it could have looked slightly touch and go, so to speak, but the downward force was there any case
Yeah I'm doing a watch-a-long for the SA v Ireland game. Thinking of doing a watch-a-long for NZ v England and Australia v Wales also. Which game are you most excited for?
If you watch rugby in the '70s or 80's you'll see a lot of ball stripping. The laws around mauling have changed but we used to maul defensively. Before we would look to tackle the ball we looked to have a mugging. One or two guys hold him, tie his arms up and the next guys objective was to take the ball. Richie is the prototypical open side flanker.
Hey Rit! Rugby in the '70s and '80s sounds like it was a whole different ballgame. I can just imagine those 'muggings' you're talking about - two guys holding a player while another goes for the ball. That's some serious old-school rugby right there! And you're spot on about Richie McCaw. The guy was an absolute master at his position. I really appreciate you sharing this knowledge. It help me understand the deeper history of the game. It's one thing to watch modern rugby, but knowing where these techniques and positions came from adds a whole new layer of appreciation
Speaking of the turnovers, you should check out "What’s So Special About The South Africa Jackal? | South Africa v Wales & Scotland | Rugby Analysis". ua-cam.com/video/12cdtkdthiI/v-deo.html This is NOT to say that the SA jackal is the best, no there are many good turnover plays from many teams. But the nice thing about the video is that it shows many of the rules and tactics behind the jackal. It's one of those videos that expanded my vision in the game, you suddenly see things you normally wouldn't see.
I another good person to react to is Simon Zebo he just retired he played for a monster and Ireland and new highlight video just came out for his career
Id agree most forwards done get the credit. But Richie McCaw is the Michael Jordan or the Tom Brady style player, just recgonized absolutely everywhere absolute celebrity
@QSNgg also matey check out buck shelford old school guy we still see signs to this day saying BRING BACK BUCK.check out him playing against the French when he got injured stay safe bro 🇳🇿 🙂 👍
Thanks so much Rick! I appreciate you boss! I absolutely LOVED the SA v France game! Unfortunately I won't be able to release the reaction I did for it, because it gets a copyright strike I apologize for that
Most of the things he did are illegal now. He was too dominant they needed to change the laws... it's like how Springboks are dominating now, they changed the laws.
Malcolm Marx is a beast of a man, one of the best at getting over that ball, an elite scrummager and has an incredible work rate/fitness level... but McCaw is all of that plus more. Marx might beat McCaw in a strength contest, yes.. but McCaw will find another way to impose himself on the game whether it be following on attack for a try/important clean out, whether it be a try saving tackle or when the game is getting out of control and he decides to slow the game down by being a pest at the rucks. Its McCaws level of reading the game that puts him at the highest of greats to ever play.. he wasn't the most athletic player, but he did what was needed at the right time and was always at the right places to make a game winning impact when his team needed it more than any player I've ever seen. Give Marx McCaws reading of the game.. heck give any physical beast in the forwards McCaws reading of the game and they'd be the goat.
@@ejsmith9194 Compared to Malcom, Richie holds no water I'm sorry to say (we may agree to disagree). In every game I remember Richie made so many bad mistakes whereas Malcom is literally Captain perfect.
@josephvanwyk2088 sure Richie made mistakes.. his job was to test boundaries and he played 148 tests so was bound to make errors. But he won two world cups and was starting and playing 80 minutes every game in both tournaments.. Marx coming off the bench a fair few times (which I never agreed with) hinders his legacy slightly imo. But agree to disagree. Both men are beasts 👌
I'm sorry but as good as Marx is, he isn't close to McCaw. Hell I rate John Smit and Bismarck du Plessis as better players than Marx at this stage of Marx's career. Take the green and gold eye patch off hahaha
What made Richie so great was that he knew the rule book inside out and knew how far he could take things. He played on the edge , many saying he was the greatest cheater . But if you can consistently get away with things, then you must be doing something right .
I love that! What you mentioned about him knowing the rule book inside out is what I've been hearing a lot. Also knowing the referee strict or passive tendencies on how they called the game a well
Richie was the legend of tacking and getting up to his feet to strip the ball from the opposition. (around 10:17 of your video). He turned over so many plays. Some teams resorted to dirty tactics to even get him out of the game. Fun fact: He turned down a knighthood in 2011.
Another awesome video
Massive love Chris! I appreciate you always boss 🙌🏽 Like you mentioned he had a deep understanding of the game and knew how to push the limits in his favor.
Thanks for the fun fact as well!! That's awesome!
Amazing reaction brother”He’s a Legend. After retiring from the All Blacks it left a big hole in NZ rugby especially him in a Flanker(7) position. No one today has never been better the way he did it in his time. He had the most ball rips in his time. Lots of injuries too. Another amazing video my brother🙌🏽🙌🏽
Yo my man! Thanks for dropping this awesome comment!
You're so right about McCaw leaving a huge hole in NZ rugby. It's like trying to fill Grand Canyon with a shovel. That number 7 jersey must've felt pretty heavy for whoever had to wear it next.
And dude, you nailed it about his ball rips. The guy was like a magnet for the ball. Crazy skills.
I appreciate you mentioning his injuries too. Shows how tough he was, playing through all that. Rugby's no joke, and McCaw was out there giving it his all every single game.
Thanks for the love on the video, bro. It means a lot coming from you. You always keep me pumped to make more content.
Your comments are always fire! Stay awesome, my brother! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥
@@QSNgg Much Appreciated big Boss🙌🏽🫶🏽
Richie McCaw is hands down the best. Even as a Bok supporter I need to be unbiased and recognize rugby greats outside of South Africa. Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Sam Whitelock, Jonah Lomu, the list just goes on but there are so many amazing All Blacks if not all All Blacks. Love to my NZ brothers and sisters, keep produce world class greats.
You have a long list yourselves!! The list's too long. Faf my Fav.
JBerg 31st Aug, there's a storm coming, we are that storm. Love back to you too brother
I just realised this while watching this video your right. Captained 2 rugby world cup winning teams, otherwise I had Jonah as goat. Love back to all the Sth African bruthaz and sistaz
As a die hard abs supporter I've longed for a southern hemisphere vs Northern hemisphere tournament. Could you imagine the southern hemisphere team, my god.
@@walk_in_solo1543 unstoppable long live the South 🇳🇿🇿🇦🇦🇺
Yeah, brother. He was one of the all time greats. Perhaps the greatest flanker ever.
As you mentioned, he created a lot of turnover ball.
Thanks for another great video, man!
Keep it coming!😊
You're the best John!! I appreciate you more than you know boss 🙌🏽💖
Just my two-penneth here as an old ex flanker myself so perhaps a little bit biased. If you look in the dictionary for the definition of ubiquitous you really should just see the words Richard Hugh McCaw because he literally was everywhere. Despite not being the most skilful, quickest or strongest bloke on the park, his engine was massive, his anticipation was second to none and his tenacity and will to win were off the charts. He was a true leader and not only the greatest flanker to date but probably the greatest player (I know he didn't score any flashy tries and his highlight reel is more more those in the know without sounding arrogant). As Steve Hansen said when presenting Richie with his 142 cap, "He's just an ordinary bloke from Kurow but by God he can do extraordinary things..." Enough said. Oh and by the way I am English so no Kiwi bias.
Completely agree. I was about to say what these videos don’t portray is what a great leader he was
Hey Harry! Thanks so much for dropping this awesome insight about Richie McCaw. Coming from an ex-flanker like yourself, this is pure gold!
I love how you've broken down what made him so special. It wasn't just about physical gift like you mentioned, that combination of a massive engine, incredible anticipation, and off-the-charts tenacity - that's what separates the good from the truly great.
And you're right, his highlight reel might not be full of flashy tries, but for those who really understand the game, it's a masterclass in rugby intelligence and leadership.
That Steve Hansen quote is perfect.
I really appreciate you sharing your perspective. It's insights like yours that helps me appreciate the finer points of the game.
Yeah I need to watch full games to get a better understanding of his leadership
If the ball was a head , Macaw would have been a headhunter.
hahahah I love that Thren! You're 100% right
Oh and one more thing, this style of flanker (where they jackal for the ball a lot) is often referred to as a "fetcher". Some coaches like them, others don't. Jake White (former Bok and 2007 RWC winning coach and now Bulls coach) was once asked why he wasn't selecting one and he said if he wanted a fetcher he'd ask his son to fetch him a beer from the fridge.
The thought until recently from most South African coaches is that bigger is always better and the fetchers are often smaller in stature. Another of Jake's references was that a big good player is always better than a small good player. Perhaps his mind has changed in recent years as he's made use of players like Gio Aplon and Kurt-Lee Arendse etc.
South Africa had Heinrich Brussouw but other than that most of our turnovers in recent years have come from our hooker Malcolm Marx and now retired 8th man, Duane Vermeulen.
Hey Ulrich! Man, I really appreciate you dropping this rugby knowledge bomb. This is exactly the kind of insider info that I love!
That Jake White quote about fetchers is hilarious! "If I wanted a fetcher, I'd ask my son to fetch me a beer from the fridge" - that's pure gold! It really shows how different coaching philosophies can be.
It's fascinating to hear about the South African preference for bigger players.
I guess when you've got guys built like freight trains, it's tempting to just keep that train rolling! But you're right, it seems like that mindset might be shifting a bit with players like Aplon and Arendse making their mark.
Your point about Malcolm Marx and Duane Vermeulen being turnover machines is spot on. It's amazing how they've managed to combine that fetcher-like skill with their size and power.
Thanks so much for sharing these insights, Ulrich. You help me understand the nuances of rugby strategy and how it's evolved. I appreciate you always! 🙌🏽💖
@@QSNgg they are smart when it comes to RWC selection too imo. Happy to put older, wiser players with experience, that have a better head to handle the pressures of a RWC final and all that it can put on a player
Mccaw was one of the all-time greats. He was a workhorse, tough as nails. He could turn the ball over at any moment and always topped the tackle count.
He was a type of flanker known as a "jackal". These are players that are incredible at entering a ruck as a defender, getting their hands on the ball before the other team can clear them out, and then hanging on to it and maintaining their feet as multiple players smashed into them, trying to clear them out.
David Pocock, George Smith and Richie Mccaw are probably the 3 best ever in the modern era. Brussow and Sam Warbuton are also a couple of great jackals.
Hey Jon! Thanks so much for this awesome breakdown of Richie McCaw and the art of jackaling. You've really hit the nail on the head here!
Man, your description of McCaw is spot on. "Workhorse" and "tough as nails" are perfect ways to describe him. It's crazy how he could just pop up anywhere on the field and change the game in an instant.
I love how you've explained what a "jackal" is in rugby. That image of a player getting their hands on the ball and somehow staying on their feet while the whole world tries to knock them over - that's pure rugby magic right there!
Your list of great jackals is like a who's who of modern rugby legends. I'll take a look at Pocock, Smith, Brussow and Warburton as well.
You've got a great way of explaining things!
I appreciate you 🙌🏽
The try you asked about is a try any day of the week yeah. Still had a grip on it with two hands and as long as there's downward pressure and some level of control (does not have to be perfect) it's a try.
Thanks for letting me know that Ulrich! I figured it was good, just crossed my mind from a no-try I thought about, but the player lost control when trying to ground. So completely different from this one
What a player!
So incredible for sure!
Even as South African one can never forget the impact that Richie had on the game. He is such a great exponent of not just making tackles (A facet in which he was an absolute master) but for young players about staying on your feet and creating turnover ball.
"Hated" him at the time. Annoying but it's because he was that good.
@@UlrichHoltzhausen the love-hate relationship we have with New Zealanders.🤪🤪🤪
That's what I've been hearing Ricardo! I love that
He went to my school Otago Boys High School but then sadly Richie got picked up by the Canterbury and Crusaders rugby pipeline which is more northern than the school we went to. Even though Richie played for the rivals of my home teams Otago and the Highlanders we all still recognise him as not only the best flanker of all time but possibly the best player of all time.
Hey Clutch! Wow, thanks for sharing that personal connection to Richie McCaw - that's so cool!
It must have been something to go to the same school as a future rugby legend. I bet Otago Boys High School is pretty proud of that connection.
It's fascinating to hear about the rugby pipelines in New Zealand. Sounds like Canterbury and the Crusaders really knew how to spot talent! Even if it meant snagging players from rival territories.
I love how you put it - even though McCaw ended up playing for your local rivals, you all still recognize his greatness. That's the beauty of rugby fandom right there. When someone's that good, you just have to admire their skill, no matter what jersey they're wearing.
And you're absolutely right about McCaw possibly being the best player of all time. It's hard to argue with his record.
Thanks so much for sharing this insider perspective boss. It's stories like yours that really bring the rugby world to life for me 🙌🏽
@@QSNgg You are most certainly right about the Crusaders and Canterbury having an eye for talent they have historically been the most successful area for rugby in New Zealand if not the world.
One of the greatest to ever play the game! 🏉
Yeah he's a beast!
Thats the prime Minister of NZ talking right there 🖤, has played a game or two with Richie too it must be said! A man in whom you feel so confident, because he is making decisions based on what's best for the team, NZ Rugby and our country. Hail Sir Razor, behind you all the way win, draw, lose doesn't matter. All Black, all day, everyday 🏴
One of theeeeeeeeeeee greatest captains of the game.
He's a beast without a doubt Ricardo! You're 100% spot on
Highly debatable lots of great flankers in the last 20 years RM definitely in the conversation but it's easy to look good in a great team
Yeah NZ had a legendary team for sure Richard! You're 100% right
Without a doubt the Goat, but....
Fun fact: Ritchie's All Black team has never won a match against the Springboks when he played against Heinrich Brussouw. Brussouw was so good that World Rugby changed the breakdown rules to benefit the opposition. What a player.
Thanks so much for that fun fact JJ!! I love learning that!
RM is the goat ,i think he is the only all black to win two back to back world cups as captain ,and the only person ghat stretched the laws of rugby beyond its boundaries, having refs questioning themselves 😂😂😂😂
hahah I've been hearing he's the king of knowing the rule book inside out and pressing the boundaries 🤣🤣 That's some IQ right there
He captained the All Blacks to the 2011 and 2015 world cup titles. That All Black team at both those world cups was better than the current springbok team that won 2019 and 2023. Those All Blacks are the greatest team in rugby history.
You're 100% right Grant! That team is legendary!
Been watching for a while and I’m sorry if you’ve already done vids on them but some other flankers you need to review are
David pocock and Michael hooper( Australia)
Thierry dusautoir (France)
Sean O’Brien and Stephen ferris (Ireland)
Pierre spies and Pieter Steph du-toit (South Africa)
Josh navidi, Justin tipuric and Lloyd Evans (wales)
George smith (Australia)
There’s many more to chose from but those are some of the best to play the game, being Irish I have a bias towards Sean O’Brien and Stephen ferris😂😂 but if you do videos on them you’ll see why
Thanks so much for this incredible list David! I appreciate you boss! So many names and videos I have to watch and create! I love it!!
Richie always pushed the limits. We South Africans respected him so much but hated his guts. Nothing we wouldn’t do if we could though. He is a true legend.
I might not have made it clear. Pushing the limits in the sense of always living on the edge when it came to breaking the rules. For some odd reason he had the referees wrapped around his fingers. I believe it was the respect he treated them with that lead to that. Something Rassie implemented in his strategie when taking over. Respect the guy in control of the game. It just makes sense doesn’t it. 😂
3:52 @QSNgg again man. I love your passion and you studying the game. You have a great understanding about what is important. Hit me up when you are in Pretoria and want some tickets at Loftus. Can’t promise anything but I might be able to make it happen.
4:15 the guy that tackled him was schalk burger. Another legend. Tough as nails. Springbok.
7:52 yes it does.
Contact with ball and ground in controlled manner = try
Our King 🙏 Ooh-Mylanta haha love it XX
hahah I appreciate you LJ!! RM is the man!
Definitely the best ever, in my opinion. Coming from a South African.
Can't recount how many times this guy has been a huge pain in the... Master at turnovers or holding players in the ruck etc and he always seemed to get away with it where other players wouldn't.
Yeah he looked like a master at turnovers and pushing the limits for sure Ulrich. You excited for the game vs Ireland this weekend?
@@QSNgg Very much so. Yes. I think this is a game where you will hear the tackles through the screen.
Hi Guys! I remember just thinking that RM was measured/judged differently than others (as in getting away with the dark arts) My 2 cents would be that NZ was probably viewed as the team that couldnt make mistakes. In other words turnovers wasnt because of "dirty" play, but rather the other team wasnt good enough to keep the ball or prevent a turnover. That being said you must ALWAYS respect NZ and what they bring to the table. They are still, what I believe is, the measuring stick for us South Africans! If he wore green and gold he would be considered a god among men I am sure 😅. True LEGEND of the game as are all NZ rugby players! (Helped mould the SA rugby team in how me must improve ❤)
5:27 Richie McCaw was number 7 so he was waiting in the back then pushed with the ball then scored
Thanks for letting me know that that makes better sense now
Bro - You should play man. You got the structure for it. Winger (14) or maybe even inside center (12) for you 🤙
If I were younger and just out of college football I would 100% play! I'd be fighting to make the starting spot for Water Boy now 🤣🤣
you don't need 'posession' of the ball to score a try, you just need 'downward force' on the ball when it hits the ground.
Thanks for letting me know that Philip! I figured that was the case, but wasn't 100% sure. Thanks for clearing it up for me boss 🙌🏽
Yeah I was thinking the way he celebrated it as though confident, he probably thought it could have looked slightly touch and go, so to speak, but the downward force was there any case
What an Player
Check out
Francois Louw & Heinrich Brüssow “SA”
George Smith “Aus”
Some of the best Turn over player
Massive love Hannes! Thanks for the recommendations on Francois Louw, Heinrich Brüssow, and George Smith as well. I'll check them all out
Turnovers are one of the hardest things to understand about rugby for newcomers. I'm so stoked that you are respecting how impressive they can be.
Hey man, you tuning into any of the games at the weekend? Saturday is jam packed full of great games. Usa's playing aswell I think
Yeah I'm doing a watch-a-long for the SA v Ireland game. Thinking of doing a watch-a-long for NZ v England and Australia v Wales also.
Which game are you most excited for?
Go the Eagles. vs Romania tomorrow (our time)
@@QSNgg I'm buzzing for all the games, probably the England game. Cant beat a full day of rugby. Look forward to tuning into your livestream
If you watch rugby in the '70s or 80's you'll see a lot of ball stripping. The laws around mauling have changed but we used to maul defensively. Before we would look to tackle the ball we looked to have a mugging. One or two guys hold him, tie his arms up and the next guys objective was to take the ball.
Richie is the prototypical open side flanker.
Hey Rit! Rugby in the '70s and '80s sounds like it was a whole different ballgame.
I can just imagine those 'muggings' you're talking about - two guys holding a player while another goes for the ball. That's some serious old-school rugby right there!
And you're spot on about Richie McCaw. The guy was an absolute master at his position.
I really appreciate you sharing this knowledge. It help me understand the deeper history of the game.
It's one thing to watch modern rugby, but knowing where these techniques and positions came from adds a whole new layer of appreciation
@@QSNgg Just trying to fill in some blanks you don't know are there.
185k followers Jeff! Keep going man! 👏
Massive love Kyle! I appreciate you always boss! We'll keep building and growing together my brother 🙌🏽💖
I think I read somewhere 'the forwards decide who wins the games; the backs decide by how much'
I love that quote so much! The more I learn, I see how true it is
Bruh played the game on the absolute boundary of the rules.
Yeah that's what I've been hearing! True legendary IQ!
Richie McCaw is probably top three player of all time for me
I see why Issac! He's a beast!
8:47 did you not see Richie McCaw put the ball down before he was in to touch
Yeah, I must’ve missed that. Thanks for pointing that out to me. I really appreciate you.
@@QSNgg thank you brother, I’m doing fine I hope you are too🙏🥂 apologies
Thank you bro
Thank you, boss. I really appreciate you!
Brad Thorn , said the best player he played with was Alfie langer ,the hardest Richie 😅❤❤
Speaking of the turnovers, you should check out "What’s So Special About The South Africa Jackal? | South Africa v Wales & Scotland | Rugby Analysis".
ua-cam.com/video/12cdtkdthiI/v-deo.html
This is NOT to say that the SA jackal is the best, no there are many good turnover plays from many teams. But the nice thing about the video is that it shows many of the rules and tactics behind the jackal. It's one of those videos that expanded my vision in the game, you suddenly see things you normally wouldn't see.
Thanks so much for this Winter! I'm 100 checking this out to learn more about the Jackal.
I another good person to react to is Simon Zebo he just retired he played for a monster and Ireland and new highlight video just came out for his career
Thanks for the recommendation on Simon Zebo! I'll check him out boss 🙌🏽
His last name is said more like McCoor. Sounds like you were saying McCall 😂
Id agree most forwards done get the credit. But Richie McCaw is the Michael Jordan or the Tom Brady style player, just recgonized absolutely everywhere absolute celebrity
You should watch (chasing great )its about Richie and going to the world cup🇳🇿😉👍
I'll 100% check that out Dean! Thanks so much! I've been trying to watch all the rugby docs and will add this to my list
@QSNgg also matey check out buck shelford old school guy we still see signs to this day saying BRING BACK BUCK.check out him playing against the French when he got injured stay safe bro 🇳🇿 🙂 👍
At the worst times in a game we could always count on Richie to somehow score a turnover.
I can see why! He's incredible!
Thank you for reacting to him react Victor Matfield pls
You're welcome Anthony! I'll 100% check out Victor Matfield
Do a vid on Francois Steyn!!! please
100% Nicky!! I'll knock that video out
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Massive love Sam!! I appreciate you boss!
As far as opensides go,it's either McCaw or Michael Jones.Not much between them,TBF.
I'll check out Michael Jones too! Thanks for the heads up on that Richard!
@@QSNgg my pleasure.
The Ice-man
@@ljawgtn1393 absoluely.
Richie was playing tricks on the refs always
That's what I've been hearing. He knew how to push the rules
mccaw turnover specialist wins championships
I love that!
awesome video and content, Please watch the extended highlights of South Africa vs France world cup quarter final, most amazing game.
Thanks so much Rick! I appreciate you boss! I absolutely LOVED the SA v France game! Unfortunately I won't be able to release the reaction I did for it, because it gets a copyright strike
I apologize for that
Most of the things he did are illegal now.
He was too dominant they needed to change the laws... it's like how Springboks are dominating now, they changed the laws.
That's what I've been hearing Themba! Crazy to see how the game has changed
He always played the ref he blew the game so if there was areas the ref was lenient he would push the boundary.
That makes a lot of sense. He knew how to ride the line and limits. That's some IQ and ref knowledge right there
Please react to the Tuilagi brothers
Here is my Tuilagi Bros video: ua-cam.com/video/h2ZWK-kdFO4/v-deo.html
React to francois steyn
I will for sure! I'll knock that video out soon
Great player, best of his time however with todays rules most of his turnovers would be penaltys.
It's wild how much the rules and game have changed over the years. I love how gritty they were in the past too. You can see they're tough as nails
Do me
Send me some vids in discord and I'll check them out QSN.gg/Discord
NAH - the man was good, - - but I'll take MALCOM MARX over Richie any day.
Malcolm Marx is a beast of a man, one of the best at getting over that ball, an elite scrummager and has an incredible work rate/fitness level... but McCaw is all of that plus more. Marx might beat McCaw in a strength contest, yes.. but McCaw will find another way to impose himself on the game whether it be following on attack for a try/important clean out, whether it be a try saving tackle or when the game is getting out of control and he decides to slow the game down by being a pest at the rucks. Its McCaws level of reading the game that puts him at the highest of greats to ever play.. he wasn't the most athletic player, but he did what was needed at the right time and was always at the right places to make a game winning impact when his team needed it more than any player I've ever seen. Give Marx McCaws reading of the game.. heck give any physical beast in the forwards McCaws reading of the game and they'd be the goat.
@@ejsmith9194 Compared to Malcom, Richie holds no water I'm sorry to say (we may agree to disagree). In every game I remember Richie made so many bad mistakes whereas Malcom is literally Captain perfect.
@josephvanwyk2088 sure Richie made mistakes.. his job was to test boundaries and he played 148 tests so was bound to make errors. But he won two world cups and was starting and playing 80 minutes every game in both tournaments.. Marx coming off the bench a fair few times (which I never agreed with) hinders his legacy slightly imo.
But agree to disagree. Both men are beasts 👌
I still have to do my Malcolm Marx video! Thanks for the reminder Joseph 🙌🏽
I'm sorry but as good as Marx is, he isn't close to McCaw. Hell I rate John Smit and Bismarck du Plessis as better players than Marx at this stage of Marx's career. Take the green and gold eye patch off hahaha
Next react to Michael hooper, Retired 2 days ago from Australian Rugby. One of the all time greats.
I'll 100% check out Michael Hooper and show him love! Thanks for the suggestion Nisitha!