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.
@@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
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.
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.
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..
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
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
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.
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
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....
@@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
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
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
Don’t think you’ve heard of conrad smith
He makes at maximum 1 mistake per match
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.
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.
With Ramos, yes. But Ramos was too inconsistent and poor against Ireland and Leinster. Keenan is less whimsical but more reliable.
Two players and neither are close in my opinion it is Freddie Steward easily
@alfieban2769S tewart is overrated by England fans
I prefer Melvyn Jaminet over ramos too.
@@sean1999sc Jaminet is overrated by every sad Wales fan
@@alfieban2769Why would the Welsh overrate a French player
100%. Reminds me of Ben Smith
He’s a brilliant player! Good luck for the World Cup
One of the 1st names on the team sheet for Andy Farrell. Fantastic player.
One of those players where he isn't the best at anything but everything is 8/10 with no weaknesses
He’s the best at being a fullback
More like 10/10 in every department
He is just such an amazing player they broke the mould when they made him . Super star 🌟
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.
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
@@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.
@@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
@@DS-ty2nb Interesting.
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.
Yes.
It's an unpopular opinion but yes he's understated excellence a bit like Denis Erwin
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.
knew he was something special when i watched his debut for ireland
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..
He's the fastest in the Ireland squad
@@DM-rp9ik I was shocked how fast they're young big guy is .baird he is fast man.
@@michaelmoynihan9591 He's actually the second fastest in the Leinster squad behind Keenan
@@DM-rp9ik where do you pick up these stats..just for interest
@@michaelmoynihan9591 mentioned it in commentary during a game but it was Irish TV think RTE mentioned it during the semi finals
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
He’s a great passer too!
Yes. Without doubt
His recycling is excellent
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
Best in the world tbh
Probably TOP HALF of the world.😊
Didn't have his best season so far this year but I think he will shine at RWC
@jimmurray8432 He had better performances last year didn't say he had a bad season
Go rewatch his performance against France and you will delete this
Too underrated
Now that Jordie Barrett has been moved to the midfield, Will Jordan's reign can finally begin!
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.
Probably, one of the best atm for sure !
He's the new Ben from accounts - Hugo from marketing
Faultless!
It's hard to argue when you present evidence like that 😀
he's almost perfect
Yes
He is Rob kearney version 2.0 , absolutely amazing player
He's far better than Rob Kearney
@WB-kx7jw yes hence the 2.0
@@johncreedon7847On his best day Kearney was as good. There just wasn’t very many of those days.
GOD how I miss Andrew Conway
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
He's a 10? He doesn't seem like one. I've only seen him on the wing and up top
@@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.
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....
@@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
@@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
Ireland have so many weapons as a team and he’s one of them.
Lads how can you not talk about Charles piutau? Or even will Jordan? Who has played a lot at 15 as well
All good brother, let them have their MOMENT 😊
I think Keenan or Will Jordan. Hard to pick from the two.
How about tries scored? Jordan got 23 from 23.
For me it goes Keenan, Steward, Ramos and then Hogg for European players
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
Hogg 😂
Steward? Really?
Hogg 😂😂
Offer replacemts then guys instead of laughing at the man's list
Keenan, Ramos and Jordan
The best in Europe maybe.
Best all round 15 in the business in my book roll on France ....
I thought I was the best in the World but Keenan might just shade me
Got it all, hasn't he?
Basically Ben Smith, but potentially better. Won't be understood how good he is until he is missing.
Oh! I've watched Keenan and he's good but he got a LOOONG WAY from matching Bender. See after his career.?
Er, yes.
Simply put, No... Clarification in 2 words, Antoine Dupont. Couldn't finish from 3/4 yards out to a smaller man.
You're thinking of mack Hanson
NO. 👍🏻
Who do you think is Richard?
Ramos
Mike Haley is right up there with him
No he's not 😂
maybe not the best in any one area , but he does everything really well!
No
Interesting points you raise - I guess I hadn't thought about it like that but since you mention it, hard to argue...
No right now its out of.
Will jordan
Tom wright
Thomas Ramos
folau by a mile
He never matched Ben Smith. Smith had more tries, more tests, more try savers, MORE WINS.
@@teawaruaedwards274Smith also played in better teams though.
My only criticism of Hugo Keenan is he isn't Welsh!! Great player in a great Irish team.
No.
Seems like everyone playing in the NUMBER ONE TEAM IN THE WORLD is now considered (by the irish) as the best in their positions...
🤡🤡🤡
Yes
No
No