Gio Aplon - Ultimate Rugby Highlights

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  • Gio Aplon was an electric player. Whenever he touched the ball, the crowd got excited because anything could happen. I remember seeing him play for the University of Stellenbosch in 2004 and I realized here was something special.
    He made his name at Western Province and he will be remembered mostly for his time at The Stormers, but he also spent some time in France and ended his career with the Bulls.
    Here are some of the best tries he scored during his long career.
    Enjoy and thanks for watching!
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  • @shavanga
    @shavanga ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Such a class player

    • @RealRugby
      @RealRugby  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was brilliant!

    • @peterschuetz8802
      @peterschuetz8802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RealRugby The Little Master!

    • @Nellyspence
      @Nellyspence หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RealRugby Can you make a video of Tonderai Chavhanga?

  • @youtube-Enjoyer-69
    @youtube-Enjoyer-69 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Underrated and underappreciated. Was on the same level as guys like Kolbe and Arendse are now, but during a time where undersized players were overlooked for the Springboks. Wish we could have seen him in his prime today

  • @riaanclaasen2103
    @riaanclaasen2103 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I remember seeing Cheslin Kolbe play for the first time and thinking, "wow this is Aplon on steroids!!!"

  • @henkstols9326
    @henkstols9326 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Really rated this guy, one of the best finishers in SA.

  • @Mr300millz
    @Mr300millz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He stepped Sivuvatu into another dimension. Great line. Great step.

  • @paulhendricks8053
    @paulhendricks8053 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Was at France game at Newlands, Gio was just amazing. These are just his tries, one should remember he’d consistently break from his 22 and get to the other 22. Paved the way for many now enjoy the recognition…Maximum respect Gio

  • @carldanelaubscher1489
    @carldanelaubscher1489 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When you watch this, then you realize he play for a long time with many greats. You can now see how he was overlookat times .... He made it to the URC

  • @makeperceive
    @makeperceive ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really wonderful stuff. Those angles, and that deceptive burst of pace that comes from nowhere

    • @Nyasalands_Finest
      @Nyasalands_Finest ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nothing deceptive about his speed. The guy was lightning😂😂😂

  • @kings.r.d4009
    @kings.r.d4009 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Him and Arendse are so a like. They both love the in and out step and are very good at it. Arendse has scored a try for the bulls against some URc team in the NH that looks identical to this, on the one on one. 17:10

  • @Nyasalands_Finest
    @Nyasalands_Finest ปีที่แล้ว +27

    He was a quicker and more elusive version of Kolbe. The guy scored so many amazing tries. He's attacking game is on the same level as Rupeni Caucaunibuca and Christian Cullen..

    • @love-fd2cw
      @love-fd2cw ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Arendse reminds me of Gio don't know why

    • @pauloputigna7857
      @pauloputigna7857 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aplon was good but Kolbe is world class!

    • @Nyasalands_Finest
      @Nyasalands_Finest ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pauloputigna7857 You have a very short memory. Kolbe is not as good as Aplon.

    • @nox6885
      @nox6885 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@Nyasalands_Finest what on earth are you basing this on? Kolbe's try per game ratio is greater. How do you know who is quicker? Have you seen them race? Kolbe is also a stand in kicker. I love them both. Gio should've had more opportunities in the Bok jersey but SA was still obsessed with size.

    • @Nyasalands_Finest
      @Nyasalands_Finest ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nox6885 Simply because Gio mentioned it in an interview. They were both on the end of year tour team in 2018. He also mentioned that Zahier Ryland, Mapimpi, Nokwe and Chavhanga were the quickest players he played with. Fun fact: Even a 38 year old Aplon was still quicker than Kurt-lee Arendse at the Bulls.. I think you also forgot that Aplon was a kicker..He was also the stand in kicker behind Joe Pietersen. Remember he used to take the drop goals when he was in the 7s team

  • @kwedini1181
    @kwedini1181 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That brumbies try you could’ve sworn he was pressing his nos in that scrum cap😅😂😂

  • @juliojulio5601
    @juliojulio5601 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    só great tô see what small players can do.

  • @mondlimchunu8489
    @mondlimchunu8489 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A certified Rugby GOD!!!🎉

  • @duncanidaho9492
    @duncanidaho9492 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    amazing , i remenber he played in france at grenoble , the 2nd pocket rocket with russel

  • @colinfeder841
    @colinfeder841 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He was the smallest but with big heart.Go Gio Go that was the chant at Newlands'

  • @MsGorganzola
    @MsGorganzola ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a player!

  • @HenryDube72
    @HenryDube72 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    9:48 that dive 😅

  • @gnarly3256
    @gnarly3256 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Master Class!

  • @duncanidaho9492
    @duncanidaho9492 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    lovevideos fm SA , you show the entires actions , you love rugby ; fm france

  • @Fres-no
    @Fres-no 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes!

  • @WalterWhite-sm2dr
    @WalterWhite-sm2dr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The sensational Gio Aplon .

  • @kurtjetson1284
    @kurtjetson1284 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magnificent.

  • @EllliotJackRussel1
    @EllliotJackRussel1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Quite surprised you did not include his touchline drop goal. Great vid anyway.

  • @mrfearfactory94
    @mrfearfactory94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video. I'd love to see one of these style of videos about Morne Du Plessis

  • @gyovanmouries8570
    @gyovanmouries8570 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kolbe learned from him no one will understand

  • @the_katman2181
    @the_katman2181 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Prime era Aplon was almost unplayable.

  • @ruandelport980
    @ruandelport980 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How they picked odwa over him at the 2011 wc🤣

  • @FantasyUFC
    @FantasyUFC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you find some clips of Tonderai Chavanga please?

  • @peterschuetz8802
    @peterschuetz8802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YES!!!!!

  • @zetaapril1296
    @zetaapril1296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    APLON🤩🤩

  • @nqobanidlamini7829
    @nqobanidlamini7829 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this. Please make one for Butch James

  • @carldanelaubscher1489
    @carldanelaubscher1489 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bekker and Eben in the same second row ...... wow

  • @matthanbowles569
    @matthanbowles569 ปีที่แล้ว

    17:11 making a would be tackler pray on his knees..... legendary!

  • @randomvids3621
    @randomvids3621 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's like I am seeing Kurt Lee arendse play

  • @sammyvyfers8849
    @sammyvyfers8849 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Heynecke Meyer het hom onderskat.dis deur daaai Einste Meyer Dat gio aplon verlore was vir SA rugby😢😢😢😢😢ek hoop hy besef watse kak hy destyds aangevang het.

    • @nicolenemarcus4080
      @nicolenemarcus4080 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Almal was te "klein" vir Heinicke Meyer. Gio Aplon op vleuel, Heinrich Brussow op flank, ensovoorts, ensovoorts! Die N@aier!

  • @jossiesteenkamp9317
    @jossiesteenkamp9317 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appels

  • @charliepepper3039
    @charliepepper3039 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy punched above his weight and was unbelievably exciting. I think he would have been a revelation at number 9.

  • @taauriquemarley9931
    @taauriquemarley9931 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the Afrikaans Commentary

    • @RealRugby
      @RealRugby  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Who do you think I am? Supersport?

    • @taauriquemarley9931
      @taauriquemarley9931 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RealRugby dont get emotional i heard it in the video bro so I just asked out loud if it was directed to u your name would be there.. Relax and breath it's a new year

  • @taauriquemarley9931
    @taauriquemarley9931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sa wasted his talent

  • @alexlemon27
    @alexlemon27 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We need a JP Pietersen tribute 🙏🙏