Started off as a brash young player with a tendency to needlessly taunt the opposition. He then transformed himself into our incumbent centre. His offensive threat have never dulled and his defense evolves each year. What a story of talent tempered by maturity - we're blessed to have him
In 2017, Rieko Ioane was the best winger in world rugby. Ever since he’s switched to playing as a center he’s added more to his game and his pace is there whenever he needs it. He’s a gem of a player.
I’ve been watching Reiko since he hit the 7’s circuit as a 17yr old. Used to give me anxiety the way he put the ball down. It was only a matter of time before he lost control of ball over the line - and he did. He’s learned his lesson. True speed and the best thing he did was go to centres. Got the pace to burn anyone so the have that on the inside as a winger, must be awesome. Good to see he’s developed the ability to read play and pass the ball with great timing and vision.
My favourite player. Power, speed and confidence. He takes some crap, especially being in the midfield now, but the reality is he is developing really nicely and is the number 1 pick for midfield and would be one the first names on the team sheet for big games for a reason. Some of you may have seen the clip with Nic Gill, the ABs strength and conditioning coach, saying Reiko is the fastest in the team and broncos & yoyos as well as the guys in the 80kg range, whilst he is 107kg. Not so many attacking plays these days, but you see a lot of great defense from him. Of course, the haters will conveniently ignore all this.
Been very glad to see him mature as a player. When he first came on the scene he was quite cocky but made a fair few errors. I wondered if he'd share the fate of other NZ centers that couldn't last in the ABs as they lacked the all around game. But credit to him he has kept getting better. And his acceleration is absolutely legendary, one of the best sprinters out the gate that rugby has ever seen. Will be stunning to see him with Leicester Fainganuku outside!
His speed isnt just surprising to opposition midfielders - its outright terrifying. Incredibly difficult to defend against a 12 who runs faster than most 11/14s
He's still a work in progress, and not as reliable as Conrad Smith was, but he can break a line open like few others, and for that reason alone he's a bolt in. Havili isn't even close.
I have him in my head as similar to George North in terms of world class winger moved to 13 with potential defensive positioning questions. But to be honest I haven’t seen enough super rugby/ rugby championship to be a fair judge
Reiko could be a world class centre if he can work on his upper body strength so he can offload and pass better. Dont forget when Nonu first started he was written off and then become on the worlds best centre. Needs to get tips from Sonny Bill and the Professor
For me, Rieko has come of age and is the cornerstone of the All Blacks backline. I put him in the same class as Conrad smith. His name doesn't often come up when pundits talk about world best centre's which I'm glad about going into a world cup, underrate Rieko at your peril.
Mate he's had 1 good game in 2 years in the black jersey. He's a good player but I wouldn't have him in the black jersey in big games, he's not even close to world's best centre or new Zealands
@@RalphinAintEasyagree and to hear someone say he is in the same class as Conrad smith makes me laugh and chuckle so hard that I spit my false teeth out jst thinking about it lol
If only he started to chip and chase... No one would catch him and he wouldn't have to worry about trying to run around defenders. Rico Gear did this to great effect in his day.
Reiko does so much off the ball. That's what coaches, players and people who analyse the game say. Maybe the ABs haven't utilised him perfectly on attack, but on defense he seems to be a smart cookie. And his pace, when given opportunity hasn't diminished.
@@RalphinAintEasy None of them have played 13 in the ABs Why would you want someone that hasn’t played 13 to be picked over the best 13 we currently have?
Counted 16 uncontested tries, mostly oy his teammates play. Four he created himself. Beast mode? Lol. Some tosser compared him to Conrad Smith. Lol, lol, lol. Get real
Yeah you obviously don't know what you're on about. Has all the skills at centre.. and is still getting better. If we don't have him and centre we're not winning this world cup
@Erock1275 how am I hater when I said he’s the top 5 wingers out there yet he ain’t even playing there lol I’m just saying he ain’t as good of a centre and to be honest yoy ain’t got the greatest selection of centres atm so maybe that’s why they’ve put him there.
Started off as a brash young player with a tendency to needlessly taunt the opposition. He then transformed himself into our incumbent centre. His offensive threat have never dulled and his defense evolves each year. What a story of talent tempered by maturity - we're blessed to have him
@@AJ-lq3jz If Rieko eventually matures into the equivalent of Ma'a Nonu, then we're double-blessed. 2015 Ma'a Nonu was the best 12 on the planet.
In 2017, Rieko Ioane was the best winger in world rugby. Ever since he’s switched to playing as a center he’s added more to his game and his pace is there whenever he needs it. He’s a gem of a player.
Remember him against the lions.... Awesome!!
I’ve been watching Reiko since he hit the 7’s circuit as a 17yr old. Used to give me anxiety the way he put the ball down. It was only a matter of time before he lost control of ball over the line - and he did. He’s learned his lesson. True speed and the best thing he did was go to centres. Got the pace to burn anyone so the have that on the inside as a winger, must be awesome. Good to see he’s developed the ability to read play and pass the ball with great timing and vision.
Literally dropped it one time kid relax
@@bpswank429 he didnt even say anything bad shut up cuh
Hahaha that was one time. Get over it
Reiko has so much talent. Glad we finally have a consistent midfield pairing.
My favourite player. Power, speed and confidence. He takes some crap, especially being in the midfield now, but the reality is he is developing really nicely and is the number 1 pick for midfield and would be one the first names on the team sheet for big games for a reason. Some of you may have seen the clip with Nic Gill, the ABs strength and conditioning coach, saying Reiko is the fastest in the team and broncos & yoyos as well as the guys in the 80kg range, whilst he is 107kg. Not so many attacking plays these days, but you see a lot of great defense from him. Of course, the haters will conveniently ignore all this.
In this WC, feeding Leicester Fainganuku outside him he will be reminding everyone of SBW. All aboard the assist train!
No he takes crap because of this stupid tall poppy syndrome we have in NZ.
I'm irish but Rieko is my favourite of all time he's my idol
I wanna play like him when I'm older
not before Lomu bro
@@heaty007 If he's my favourite it's opinion based
it took a couple of years of transition but from one of most prolific wings he has become one of the best 13's in the game
He turned into a real Man God bless his parents wow his amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥 and still getting better 💪
Rieko is my man. Love the way he plays Congratulations and keep it up😅
God keep this boy injury free.... he's going to have a super RWC.... I know it...I feel it
Beautiful editing my friend. Thank you
Please keep making all blacks cinematics like this they are amazing
One of, if not the best 13 running around atm.
Un magnifique joueur, explosif et physique, une belle mentalité et ne lâchant rien!
one of the quickest in the game when he engages the afterburners
Liked him as a winger, love him as a centre
Been very glad to see him mature as a player. When he first came on the scene he was quite cocky but made a fair few errors. I wondered if he'd share the fate of other NZ centers that couldn't last in the ABs as they lacked the all around game. But credit to him he has kept getting better. And his acceleration is absolutely legendary, one of the best sprinters out the gate that rugby has ever seen. Will be stunning to see him with Leicester Fainganuku outside!
Leicester better lose some weight or have a haircut because he'll struggle to keep up!
@@zabaleta66 haha yeah maybe some baby fat still. Impact sub?
Unreal to think hes only 26
He will be a legend by the end of career if he stays healthy
That is crazy
Holy jit didn't know that lol already the top notch 😮
Just loved this video. The clips and especially the background music, just perfect.
A talented young man caused havoc on wing has transitioned into an intrical midfield partnership with the Abs long may it reign
His speed isnt just surprising to opposition midfielders - its outright terrifying. Incredibly difficult to defend against a 12 who runs faster than most 11/14s
He’s my favourite player of all time ,I promise you
he really stepped up his game in 2021 after heavy criticism in 2020, now he's a world class 13
Speed master 🔥
He's come of age.. He's got so much potential and he hasn't hit his prime yet
i think he has, he’s just got a freakishly long one
Bro that 3 to the dome was tuff
He's still a work in progress, and not as reliable as Conrad Smith was, but he can break a line open like few others, and for that reason alone he's a bolt in. Havili isn't even close.
I know right, which is heartening - because he continues to grow and demonstrates room for growth. He'll be a pillar come 2027 RWC
I have him in my head as similar to George North in terms of world class winger moved to 13 with potential defensive positioning questions. But to be honest I haven’t seen enough super rugby/ rugby championship to be a fair judge
Rieko Ioane is top shelf
He was the youngster allblacks wing and is now a beats at center
Most potent attack threat in world rugby
When you put acceleration in turbo mode you'll be gone - Reiko Ioane speed is unmatched ❤️🇼🇸
🐐 legend 💪
KING!!!!!
My boi you're a freak 🔥👑
My guy...💯💫
He might have a challenging time with the Springboks midfield pair this weekend.
I’d love see a team with Rieko at 13 and 11, they would make a good pair 😂
he can do that as well in a game
一番目標にしてる選手です！😊
Bye far 1 of the best centre's in the world ❤
grand joueur !
Reiko could be a world class centre if he can work on his upper body strength so he can offload and pass better. Dont forget when Nonu first started he was written off and then become on the worlds best centre. Needs to get tips from Sonny Bill and the Professor
4:33 boot to the head is crazzzyyyyyy
For me, Rieko has come of age and is the cornerstone of the All Blacks backline. I put him in the same class as Conrad smith. His name doesn't often come up when pundits talk about world best centre's which I'm glad about going into a world cup, underrate Rieko at your peril.
I totally agree
Mate he's had 1 good game in 2 years in the black jersey. He's a good player but I wouldn't have him in the black jersey in big games, he's not even close to world's best centre or new Zealands
@@RalphinAintEasywho’s your centre then???
@@RalphinAintEasyagree and to hear someone say he is in the same class as Conrad smith makes me laugh and chuckle so hard that I spit my false teeth out jst thinking about it lol
He'll surpass smithy, if he hasn't already. Only difference is Webb Ellis cups, that's it.
@5:10 that's All day Rieko
He needs to improve his defensive game, but other than that, an absolute unit of a man!
He has.. Think you need to watch more games. Saved us so many times on the defensive end for the ABs
3:47 look at my boys head behind rieko
All the pace in the world…..that about sums it up.
were you watching a different clip?
@@meeshnozigqwaba8972You’re saying he’s not fast?
1:50 music?
Serious danger man and although rated, not highly enough in my opinion
❤😮
Kurtly caught him 😅
And that means what?😂
Rieko is fast & strong with ball in hand but Beauden is faster chasing down ball carrier's & grubber kicks plus speed as ball carrier to score tries
Do 1 of Hunter Paisami please
There's not many out there that'll show Eliot Daly a clean pair of heels
Na but Liam Williams will step him out his clean pair of heels 😂😂
@@mrmrmusic123 Liam Williams....🤣🤣. Nah bro just nah. He's got more of a swift change of direction as opposed to a side step.
You clearly didn’t watch the England vs wales game on the weekend lol 🤦🏽♂️
If you know you know sorta thing!
@@mrmrmusic123 I'm not turning over Coronation street channel to watch that.
Still a winger in my eyes
hard edit still
3:27
If only he started to chip and chase... No one would catch him and he wouldn't have to worry about trying to run around defenders. Rico Gear did this to great effect in his day.
Hes way more dangerous on the wing
Would be better if he passed the ball more often!
He should be a winger he doesn't pass the ball enough at 13 and adds no punch
White kiwis hate this man for so called being "cocky" but us real kiwis love this man and hes the best center in the game
we love this man....white men pick him for the AB's bro! what's this whit shit
☹️ "Promosm"
His not a beast.... beast is the player who bump his opponents
Average center, devastating winger
Was he’s bloody rubbish these days
Says the couch potato
Glad someone else thinks so. Havilli and Barrett partnership in the centres for world cup hopefully
Reiko does so much off the ball. That's what coaches, players and people who analyse the game say. Maybe the ABs haven't utilised him perfectly on attack, but on defense he seems to be a smart cookie. And his pace, when given opportunity hasn't diminished.
@@RalphinAintEasy None of them have played 13 in the ABs
Why would you want someone that hasn’t played 13 to be picked over the best 13 we currently have?
@@RalphinAintEasy Havili over Rieko you’re joking🤣
He's too fast!
Counted 16 uncontested tries, mostly oy his teammates play. Four he created himself. Beast mode? Lol. Some tosser compared him to Conrad Smith. Lol, lol, lol. Get real
Strong powerful fast goes that extra mile 🤷🏼♂️🤷🤷♀️ ✊✊
He’s pretty average centre mind week in week out.. awesome winger don’t get me wrong top 5 currently even tho he don’t play there that often
Yeah you obviously don't know what you're on about. Has all the skills at centre.. and is still getting better. If we don't have him and centre we're not winning this world cup
@Erock1275 ain’t seen him do to much there defo goes missing throughout the game
@mrmrmusic123 lemme guess you're a hater 🤦🏽Keep watching him get selected couch coach
@Erock1275 how am I hater when I said he’s the top 5 wingers out there yet he ain’t even playing there lol I’m just saying he ain’t as good of a centre and to be honest yoy ain’t got the greatest selection of centres atm so maybe that’s why they’ve put him there.
@mrmrmusic123 We're undefeated this year with him at centre. Has a few tries, try assists and try saving tackles