Stephen Larkham Highlights- RARE Footage
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- Stephen Larkham came to embody the success of the Australian team from the late 1990s, right up to his retirement from international rugby following the 2007 World Cup.
His partnership with George Gregan, the scrum-half, became one of the most reliable and recognisable in world rugby, with Gregan's pace and grit complemented by the rangy, assured Larkham. He first emerged in the Wallaby setup in 1997 as a full-back, having played the inaugural Super 12 as the ACT Brumbies' utility back.
His early Tests were notable for try-scoring performances against South Africa and New Zealand during the 1997 Tri Nations, but it was not until his switch to the No. 10 jersey that his international career came to life. Early concerns over his lack of kicking ability were assuaged by his ability to knit the Australian back line together. Larkham's twin trademarks of the ghosting break and long pass allowed him to manage the backline and unleash it into space.
This was perhaps best illustrated during the 2000 Bledisloe Cup match, in which the Wallabies were reeling following three All Blacks tries in seven minutes. Larkham held his nerve as those around him stood shell-shocked and danced through the smallest of misalignments in the New Zealand defence before floating a long pass into the waiting hands of Stirling Mortlock, who streaked away to score.
While Australia lost the game to a last minute Jonah Lomu try, Larkham's invaluable calming presence and expert eye for a gap was there for all to see.
Like so many before him, Larkham's switch proved to be a gamble that would come to characterise the style and success of his side for a decade. His loping stride and deceptive darting pace allowed him an almost imperceptibly large amount of time on the ball. As so many international teams found out, allowing Larkham time and space was something that could have immediate and costly consequences.
Larkham was selected for three Australian World Cup squads, and was an integral part of the 1999 World Cup winning side. It could be argued that Larkham's drop goal that beat defending champions South Africa in extra time of the semi-final was the defining moment of their effort.
Standing on an injured knee, Larkham struck through the ball and landed a monster 48m drop that belied his status as a non-kicking outside-half. Larkham and Gregan carried their success at international level into the domestic arena, winning the Super 12 in 2001 and 2004 with the Brumbies.
His influence in the side continued through to the 2003 World Cup, and Larkham was again an important part of the team that was beaten in the final by England. His retirement in 2007 turned out to be a sad end to a great career, as both he and his partner Gregan bade farewell following their World Cup quarter-final defeat to England. Larkham had been plagued by injury in the build up to the tournament, and was unable to play in what would have turned out to be his final Test.
Following the retirement of Larkham and Gregan from international rugby, a stand was named after them at Canberra Stadium, home of the Brumbies. Their impact on the club game was similar to that on the international stage, and their Brumbies remain the only Australian Super 12 and 14 champions.
Larkham's career stalled following his retirement from international and Super 14 rugby, with a move to Edinburgh Rugby falling through in 2007. In 2008 Larkham announced that he would be joining the Ricoh Black Rams in Japan, and made his return to the pitch with two appearances for the Barbarians against Ireland and England later that summer.
In 2010, he confirmed that he would return to the Brumbies ahead of the 2011 Super 15 season to take up the role of attack coach. - กีฬา
You know when a guy is on another level...he seems to have so much more time than others. Tallish for a flyhalf at 6'3 but had that sublime running gate that made him glide across the turf, and perhaps the best passing game i can recall. Absolute wizard with ball in hand....so often he'd transfix a defence to the point they would just stand off and slide with him waiting to see what he would do. He'd dare a defence to get up fast in his face so he could use those fringe holes it would create. A "beautiful" player to watch.
Remains the most gifted and attacking weapon at #10 i've seen....and i can still rate Dan Carter number 1 whilst saying that.
Never seen a better five eigth play so flat... Would cause chaos with mortlock running straight on his outside... Flat spiral passes to his outsides.. Brilliant player and as a kiwi .. have never enjoyed watching a player more than this guy
Growing up in Samoa everyone loved Carlos Spencer. Me however it was always Larkem. His head gear and broken nose and the fact that he always looked like he belonged to the coaching crew than on the field earned my respect considering the type of players he was up against. After he finished with Australia my love for the aussies went with him lol
His passing game was something else... perfect number 10
one of the world's most underrated players
The best #10 player ever in world rugby..The combination with Gregan is what keeps us glued to the screen whenever the wallabies play..
His ability to swerve, accelerate, step and change pace, while carrying the ball in both hands, just made him an exceptional 5/8. That talent always gave him the extra yard or so decision making room to be as brilliant as any Rugby 5/8 ever - yes, even mark Ella.
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One of the best men in the world to wear number 10.
I'm an American/Kiwi All Black fan and feared no other international player more than Larkham. My family hated me going on about him. He had 'spidey sense' and no matter where in the field he broke he would know where his teammates were without looking and always had a pinpoint pass to deliver if he couldn't score himself. He tore holes in the opposition and caused huge chaos against any defensive strategies. I never had more pleasure watching someone play on the opposite side of the field to my team.
The Stephen Larkham/Andrew Walker combination was always sublime
Walker had a great punt too.
i remember when i was a kid
my friends would shout his name while playing touch footy imitating his style of play
Humble. Quiet. One of the Greatest #10 in the world, ever....
It really shows the benefit of having a light weight #10. The acceleration they have is worth 10x more than any amount of top speed or strength people think is so important.
Bauden Barrett is quickly becoming the current day Larkham, and luckily for him he is surrounded by a team that can keep up with his brilliance.
The link between Barret and Larkham is true. He reminds me of him on some points.
Yep skill trumps physicality.
He always seemed to have plenty of time and when he ran he just glided.
The sign of true class
A true artist. Late 90's / early 2000's. What a cool time to go to Wallaby games. Gregan and Larkham like Kobe n Shaq, then Kefu and the Tongan Connection. haha amazing players.
Autentico fuoriclasse, il mio preferito in assoluto. Grazie per questo video, specie per le immagini di inizio carriera.
In Fijian villages we used to call him " Na Nitu" meaning " The Devil" because he sliced through defences with ease
great compilation good work
The guy was good. I remember when he bust on the scene as a fullback, he was already something special.His timing and gas just made him go through defenses like knife and butter. As a kiwi I thought he was awesome and it he, gregan, mortlock, and that 15 whose name i forget were match winners 24/7.
Chris Latham, and yeah, back when the Wallabies were something to fear. Shame about where we are in 2017.
@@m00d_fm Sadder still in 2018...
@@m00d_fm joe roff
@@damo6423 2020
Pretty sure you are talking about Joe Roff... All Canberra boyazzz
What an amazing video. Thank you for that.
This guy is one of my 10 heroes. I rate him alongside side Carter, Wilkinson, Sexton, Pollard, B.Barrett. His backplay and quick ball only compares to maybe the likes of Carter, The Barrets, Wilkonson or Sexton (forgive my bias im Irish)
My favourite all time player.
Greatest fly half ever
wow seems so long ago for aussie rugby. As an AB's fan growing up in aus i used to hate steve larkham, just one of the best passers of the ball ive ever seen.
3.14 : vision, patience, intelligence and skills.
This man was a pain in our ass as a allblack fan I feared every time he had a sneaky sliding run that made him seem untouchable
Best play maker i,ve ever seen, a true escapist.
Bernie ! We miss you...
Show me another highlights package that makes the All Black and NZ provincial sides look this second rate. There is none.
criminally underrated
Don't know about that, he's consistently rated as one of the best ever. In the discussion with Carter for best of the pro era.
3:24 cheat code activated
Love that.
What's the name of the music towards the end of the video please????
GENIUS!!!!!!!! How badly do australia need him back.....but there is hope.........BAD BOY of rugby - james o connor can do it for them
Aucun demi d'ouverture, aucun joueur, n'a jamais eu le niveau de Larkham, ni ne s'en est approché... Son jeu est absolument unique, ne ressemble à rien de ce qui se faisait, et pourtant, s'il lui est arrivé de rater des matchs comme tout le monde, il a TOUJOURS joué "juste". Le seul qui peut décemment se comparer à lui, son prédécesseur au niveau du style, est Phil Bennet, le légendaire ouvreur de la grande équipe de Galles des années '70...
One of the best 10s ever,
Class player,could really light up the backline.
superb
best player to ever wear the #10 jersey...
I don't reckon
i dont care
one of the best players in the world of rubgy
Mon joueur préféré
the ghost!
Was your typical australian 1st-five. Not known as tactical kickers but excellent runners and passers of the ball.
I'm happy to admit Jonah Lomu may well have been the GOAT - may he RIP - and back in the day, I would always shit myself whenever he received the ball. However, man is it satisfying to see him beaten in two consecutive clips from 8:15 onwards by a fellow countryman (who I believe is Joe Roff. Please correct me if I'm wrong).
Chris Latham instead of Roff
Very special player, gave me a lot of anxiety and created the first official safe place in my bedroom. #Larkhamrespectfromyourkiwicousins
MY DAD WAS WORRIED WHEN HE VS THE ALL BLACKS
please Nick Evans and Mike Phillips tribute!!!!
+Gabriel Andina do you remember their tributes from my former channel?
+EllliotJackRussel1 for that reason I ask you to back up this channel
飄々と天才的なプレイをする
dude... you NEED to tell me this song!!
it's a TH-cam track. The original audio (which included the commentary) was deleted for copyright reasons
It's the shirt that matters.
U tube music
Larkham > Chiefs
He would've been the best ever first-five-eight in the NRL.