Jonah Lomu and James Small meet up (2015)

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    James Small and Jonah Lomu meet up in South Africa in 2015, as part of the documentary Jonah Lomu - Back to South Africa.
    May they both rest in peace
    credit to Supersport and the documentary producers

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  • @georgenelson2937
    @georgenelson2937 3 роки тому +58

    James Small, Joost Van Der and Jonah Lomu now reunited playing 80 mins in paradise ❤🙏🏽

    • @LB-vu1ue
      @LB-vu1ue 2 роки тому +8

      Don't forget about Chester ❤️

    • @stanmonzon5788
      @stanmonzon5788 Рік тому

      You think there is a rugby pitch in heaven?

    • @daggaboom
      @daggaboom Рік тому +2

      Wtf…really, Chester too? I love overseas so don’t hear this stuff. James small was a super hero when I was in high school.

    • @davidsonofyisrael
      @davidsonofyisrael Рік тому

      And Ruben.@@LB-vu1ue

    • @DrJanAckermann
      @DrJanAckermann 3 місяці тому +3

      And Ruben Kruger.😢

  • @saltyspaceman5697
    @saltyspaceman5697 5 років тому +35

    When I was at high School these were my 2 rugby heroes. Jonah because he was a freak of nature and small because of the fearless way he played. Jonah was obviously very sick when this was filmed and passed away a few months later. R.I.P my heroes

  • @simdave7165
    @simdave7165 Рік тому +15

    How good is it that this happened when it did, capped off with that sincere handshake at the end.

  • @goflynw
    @goflynw 3 місяці тому +16

    The way James looks Jonah in the eyes at the end. Love rugby. I'm in tears here. Two greats.

  • @silmarienprince3137
    @silmarienprince3137 4 роки тому +26

    Two legends. such respect. Both taken away far too young

  • @barron4755
    @barron4755 2 місяці тому +4

    The fact that this full Documentary was removed from the Internet, is a selfish sin. Rugby is a Game for everyone, and it should never have been removed.

  • @seamus9750
    @seamus9750 3 місяці тому +10

    1995 was such a special time in my life...feel privileged to have lived it.😊

  • @itsovergetuptherejoe
    @itsovergetuptherejoe 4 місяці тому +9

    I watched a prayed for Lomu to fail as a rugby player, against the Springboks and the Sharks.
    Without him, my life would have been unbearable. I’m great full, to have know this era in our great sport. 🙏

  • @mikezog1030
    @mikezog1030 3 роки тому +18

    I love that these two are both so humble and have such respect for each other. Testament to their characters. They are the embodiment to the idea that sport is there to teach youngsters how to treat each other. Compete fiercely, but with respect and fairness.

  • @norsewind123
    @norsewind123 Рік тому +9

    I didn't even know this was up here. How flipping cool. Jonah fully sounds like the matures statesman of the game that he became. And despite being months from the end, he sounds so alive here. I see so much more than just the hugely talented rugby player here. And of course James was my favourite. So cool to see all the comments from kiwis here respecting James' attitude and approach to the game. 2 guys who did transcend the game

  • @etienne3819
    @etienne3819 5 років тому +77

    Now reunited in heaven

    • @steven320
      @steven320 3 роки тому +3

      How do you know they are in heaven? They lead very rough lives.

    • @saluterm
      @saluterm 2 роки тому +1

      @@steven320 what a weird comment

    • @jonathanandtrishavlogs6874
      @jonathanandtrishavlogs6874 Рік тому +3

      @@saluterm It the truth

    • @Moordenaar69
      @Moordenaar69 11 місяців тому

      What a stupid comment. F#ck your God you cretin

    • @johnfinnerty4243
      @johnfinnerty4243 2 місяці тому

      Where are they then? ​@@steven320

  • @Tehui1974
    @Tehui1974 Рік тому +12

    Sad to think that both men passed away within a few years of this video. You can see that the respect between the players was always there. Competitors of course, but respectful.

  • @yessiryousir
    @yessiryousir 5 років тому +18

    2 fucking legends... Rest In Paradise!!

  • @Anderjan
    @Anderjan 3 місяці тому +9

    Their legacy keeps me in awe but their early deaths and the loss to the rugby fraternity still saddens me. Thanks, guys 🙏

  • @daggaboom
    @daggaboom Рік тому +7

    Holy sh1t this conversation is taking me back to that World Cup and how everyone for a whole week was discussing how to deal with this man and the debate between people saying James can get him vs everything in the past saying nothing can get Jonah. And now we’ve got this on record of the two of them walking us through the events and their thinking. Devastated they’ve both passed on but so happy this recording was made.

  • @murphspro
    @murphspro 2 місяці тому +1

    2024 and this brought a tear to my eye... The game was played on my birthday 24.06.1995. The birthday gift that I was blessed with.

  • @travismailsa1
    @travismailsa1 5 років тому +26

    RiP you two rugby legends, Lomu was the birth of rugby.

  • @warwickker-fox2098
    @warwickker-fox2098 3 місяці тому +5

    We miss these guys... Jonah in 1995 you sparked the modern day rugby excitement that we have today..

  • @rikisila8736
    @rikisila8736 2 роки тому +12

    You could see Lomu us really sick, but he still puts on a brave face. What a legend 💯

  • @trapperdan
    @trapperdan 5 років тому +13

    Excellent video....may God Bless Them Both

  • @insightafrika7610
    @insightafrika7610 5 років тому +12

    May they Rest in Peace !! Ultimate Legends of the Game.

  • @nicholaswoodward8191
    @nicholaswoodward8191 5 років тому +12

    Two exceptional men.. god bless them both

  • @tommyheugh3803
    @tommyheugh3803 2 місяці тому +2

    This video is a gem. Thank you very kindly for the upload

  • @brentbecroft2890
    @brentbecroft2890 2 місяці тому +3

    A very powerful meet up. What a moment. Respect. Rest in paradise men, ❤️.

  • @RICOMOVIES
    @RICOMOVIES Рік тому +6

    Rest in Peace, both of you. And play some ball , in Heaven.

  • @digitalbyjez8588
    @digitalbyjez8588 3 місяці тому +4

    Rest Easy Legends - we lost two of the best.

  • @floydkingi4364
    @floydkingi4364 2 роки тому +12

    As a kiwi, I must say I liked James Smalls sheer aggression and intensity

  • @robr53
    @robr53 3 місяці тому +5

    Legends, we'll never forget you guys!

  • @seanonel
    @seanonel 5 років тому +10

    Rest in peace, you mighty warriors.

  • @rogercorreia6292
    @rogercorreia6292 3 місяці тому +4

    Jonah and James two powerful men. Rugby is the greatest game in the world to teach you respect. Respect for yourself and the opposition.

  • @markoconnor959
    @markoconnor959 3 роки тому +6

    So heavy. What a great match up. A match made in heaven and will no doubt continue up there.

  • @Castaca27
    @Castaca27 3 місяці тому +6

    There is something incredibly sad about the men involved in this game.
    Ruben, Jonah, James, Joost, Chester, Kitch, not to mention the scandals around Japie and Hannes

  • @Travel901z
    @Travel901z 3 роки тому +22

    The biggest sadness in the history of rugby is we never got to see jonah play more rugby james small remarkable comment

  • @AndrewAW-w2l
    @AndrewAW-w2l 3 місяці тому +1

    First time I ever saw James he was playing for Greenside High - at full back, lightning quick. Then would watch him a couple of years later at Ellis Park regularly- still remember the Night series that was played on Wednesday evenings - he was really good.

  • @Kid_Senekal
    @Kid_Senekal 9 місяців тому +5

    That last handshake 😢❤

  • @ruthcarter1360
    @ruthcarter1360 3 місяці тому +2

    They are still giants of the game of Rugby...both exceptional players... RIP 💜💜 greats Jonah and James

  • @bevanabrey7865
    @bevanabrey7865 6 місяців тому +7

    It brings tears to the eyes. How could it not? Let's also not forget Joost, his rugby, his cruel tragedy...greatest half back of all time, some have said...and absolutely NO fear. One time I met him and Pieter Hendricks and Joubert on a night out at the Waterfront in CT. I'm a small man and Joost was just a touch bigger than me...but a guy with the heart of a lion on a rugby field. He was humble and friendly...what a gentleman.

    • @GlenRealty
      @GlenRealty 3 місяці тому

      Ruben Kruger was another one who passed away on 27 Jan 2010.

  • @harmtimmerman9309
    @harmtimmerman9309 3 місяці тому +4

    To both of you RIP

  • @sibanesethusibanda6432
    @sibanesethusibanda6432 Місяць тому

    We'll never forget these two legends of the game we love❤️❤️❤️❤️ we love you Jonah & James ❤️❤️😪😪

  • @davidjankelow2117
    @davidjankelow2117 3 місяці тому +3

    Legends. Huge Respect

  • @Anthonyinkz
    @Anthonyinkz 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, a privilege to see these heroes. My respects to their families.

  • @jeromefalasca8194
    @jeromefalasca8194 3 місяці тому +1

    Two Legends! May they rest in peace❤

  • @edwingriesel2676
    @edwingriesel2676 29 днів тому

    Wow, how powerful is this video. Two giant of their sport talking of the golden era of rugby. How amazing is rugby? It not only brings people together, it brings nations together and brings the best out of men. Wow 🏉🏆🏆

  • @charlmalherbe4445
    @charlmalherbe4445 2 місяці тому +1

    They will always be remembered

  • @ErrolWeidemann-xn4zv
    @ErrolWeidemann-xn4zv Місяць тому

    Resect to arguably the greatest rugby player ever. RIP Jonah Lomu. Not forgetting James an eaqually great player
    RIP James.

  • @Khp1983
    @Khp1983 2 роки тому +3

    RIP to both these legends

  • @rogernaidoo1953
    @rogernaidoo1953 Рік тому +5

    Jonah Lomu was just the man that changed Rugby for the better. PEOPLE followed the sport just to see Jonah .

  • @ryansukhessan2697
    @ryansukhessan2697 Місяць тому

    Two absolutely, amazing legends.🤍

  • @nevilleramodike7968
    @nevilleramodike7968 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm not crying, you are.

  • @mikezog1030
    @mikezog1030 3 роки тому +10

    James Small was actually not that small either..

  • @lastmanstanding9389
    @lastmanstanding9389 Місяць тому

    Two legends RIP, I miss them both.

  • @Biscossity
    @Biscossity 3 роки тому +1

    So wholesome love this people often fail to realise celebrities/sportsman are people too

  • @andrewfletcher8896
    @andrewfletcher8896 3 роки тому +5

    God Bless u both !!!!

  • @koroimasei6073
    @koroimasei6073 2 роки тому +4

    RIP TWO LEGEND 😭😭😭😭

  • @Bazzadakiwi
    @Bazzadakiwi 2 місяці тому

    I love Jonah he single handedly own the game of rugby and it was beautiful to watch 11 on the eyebrow legendary thank you Jonah lomu...taranakian fan 4eva

  • @alekisiothetongan5520
    @alekisiothetongan5520 Рік тому +3

    rip theese 2 legends. ilove jonah

  • @warrenvanaswegen8565
    @warrenvanaswegen8565 3 місяці тому +1

    Watched this for the first time in 2024 , sad to see how frail Jonah was by this stage . Both gone too soon.

  • @nickwoodward1511
    @nickwoodward1511 3 роки тому +5

    RIP legends..

  • @raykarena4595
    @raykarena4595 Рік тому +1

    Awesome clip so sad both men have passed

  • @SNOK1986
    @SNOK1986 2 місяці тому +1

    That shot at the 5:00 mark had me in tears.

  • @likayek2467
    @likayek2467 3 місяці тому +1

    Two GOATS ❤❤❤

  • @merlin5420
    @merlin5420 Рік тому +1

    RIP Legends Jonah, James, Joost and Chester 🙏🏽

  • @cowan100
    @cowan100 5 років тому +8

    Wat a legend Jono Lomo!

    • @andrewbarley6941
      @andrewbarley6941 5 років тому

      They were both Legends of the sport and we miss them both...

    • @daniaalali4658
      @daniaalali4658 4 роки тому +1

      @@andrewbarley6941 Lomu was the greatest thou he put Rugby on the map

  • @theart7111
    @theart7111 Рік тому +2

    Very sad watching this.

  • @GarethTichauer-f4s
    @GarethTichauer-f4s 3 місяці тому +1

    Both gone at a relatively young age. Very sad indeed

  • @stefanpinter2146
    @stefanpinter2146 5 років тому +3

    its never gonna be the same again.. heroes XXXL was somthing to watch them live and kicking.. (tackling) or just walk over people

  • @mornegouws2646
    @mornegouws2646 Місяць тому

    Two legends, respect

  • @AntoinetteKirsten
    @AntoinetteKirsten Рік тому +1

    WOW Jonah Lomu lost weight here may His James Small RIP playing the spory they love in heaven 😢

  • @JOATMOFA
    @JOATMOFA 2 місяці тому +1

    R.i.p. my heroes !!!

  • @creightonattorneysgauteng2228
    @creightonattorneysgauteng2228 3 місяці тому +2

    🙏🏻

  • @anzafouche4263
    @anzafouche4263 Рік тому +1

    R.I.P my 2 heroes ❤❤❤

  • @charlesarmstrong8206
    @charlesarmstrong8206 Місяць тому

    South Africa and New Zealand friends and foe for ever, we respect the game

  • @DD-RSA
    @DD-RSA 2 місяці тому

    2 Legend's of the game ❤

  • @charlesarmstrong8206
    @charlesarmstrong8206 Місяць тому

    How good the memories 👍☺️

  • @Neo_Rain146
    @Neo_Rain146 Рік тому +1

    Very sad watching this know neither are around anymore

  • @nkhensanirikhotso
    @nkhensanirikhotso 2 місяці тому

    Rugby is special. The opposition are just that in the game but we are all mates.

  • @Mr300millz
    @Mr300millz 4 місяці тому +1

    That is why they call this the gentlemen's game

  • @graham9060
    @graham9060 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing to see these two together. Bet they are hanging out in Heaven.

  • @JimboPrague
    @JimboPrague 7 місяців тому +1

    James was carrying a bit of a tummy here. He'd damn well earned the right to do so, of course.

  • @HarmonySimona-t2t
    @HarmonySimona-t2t Місяць тому

    Thank you Jonah James Joost ❤

  • @Pack-ManT-B-Told
    @Pack-ManT-B-Told Місяць тому

    What a Beautiful prayer. Voice sounds like taika waititi

  • @jonathanroberts4231
    @jonathanroberts4231 2 місяці тому

    RIP Legends!

  • @salmonarendse4608
    @salmonarendse4608 Місяць тому

    Best players ever god bless

  • @dakalodk
    @dakalodk 4 місяці тому +1

    Jonah was not feeling well here

  • @metamorphicme9378
    @metamorphicme9378 2 місяці тому

    I think for their kids. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

  • @phyllivingston391
    @phyllivingston391 Рік тому

    Sadly they have both passed to heaven ❤

  • @roccohoon2628
    @roccohoon2628 9 місяців тому +1

    was his bicep related to his illness , his bicep doesn't look good here.

  • @daniaalali4658
    @daniaalali4658 4 роки тому

    What's on lomus arm

    • @panagiotakonstantopoulou962
      @panagiotakonstantopoulou962 3 роки тому +5

      A fistula is a special connection created by joining a vein onto an artery. This results in a large robust blood vessel that can be needled regularly for use in haemodialysis. As Jonah mentions in the video he has to go 4 times weekly for HD, to clear out the waste products which his kidneys are unable to clear out of his system, as well as getting rid of the water he retained on the days when he wasn't dialysing.

  • @tobolee6385
    @tobolee6385 11 місяців тому +1

    Small never tackled lomu ..japie and joost did ...small was a bully and a wife beater ...wasted talent.....

    • @a4away
      @a4away 4 місяці тому +2

      Carrying a chip on your shoulder?

    • @trininair1005
      @trininair1005 3 місяці тому

      Unfortunately, not far from the truth....read what he said to Chester Williams etc....but still,let's just remember him for the rugby,heart of a lion.

    • @tobolee6385
      @tobolee6385 3 місяці тому

      @@a4away stating the facts...