Humility and class - definitely two traits you’d associate with Wilkinson. An absolute legend of the game and a great role model. Huge respect from this Irish man.
+Matthew Zunder... Just a short time after your comment Farrell gave a masters display in the Euro Final. If you had made that comment in 2013 I would agree with you but in 2016 you were wrong. And Owen is getting better
Stuart Barnes was talking about how only Sexton could be picked for the lions over Wilko, but in 2013 Wilkinson was the best fly half by an absolute mile
everyone only ever seems to remember his kicking (in particular the drop goal in the RWC final of 2003) , which is a shame, because his defence work and his passing were/are equally as great.
You’re spot on ! I watched England play twice in 2003 , vs Australia before the RWC and vs Samoa in RWC . Not sure which game it was but L D’ellio had to basically manhandle Wilkinson removing him from a 3rd or 4th phase ruck and not so politely remind him that he was spending too much time in the collision zone. He could hit !
Oh fo sho intanet playa; you is down with the ghetto speakz. Every 'G' on da block is terrified of da man known as 'The cat in glasses, wearing a tie and waistcoat - but with a dog's name - who doesn't use his real name; but uses a screen-name - because that is the gulliest ting in da hood".
@ x Coleman when has wilkinson ever dissapointed in defence? I sure as hell have never seen him shy away from a tackle, he puts his body on the line more than any other player. hero.
A classic droppy by Wilkinson, but I think an honourable mention is required for his team-mate inhibiting Farrell's run. Pause around 1:06. I think it's Matthieu The Bastard, but not 100% sure. Taking up a flat "dummy-first-receiver" position, which just gives Wilkinson a shield and the crucial split second he needed to get the shot away before Farrell could get round him. Also, Boudjellal going mental around 2:34 is hilarious to watch.
Its weird seeing these cmemts from not even a year ago, Farrell has improved immensely and i now consider him just as good as Sexton or Halfpenny as a NH fly half.
I saw Wilkinson play down Franklins Gardens for Newcastle during a time in which he was struggling with injuries etc. He was still miles better than any other player on the pitch.
the commentator talks about Wilkinson going over Farrell, and I completely agree. But then he said Wilkinson would only go to close out the games with 20 minutes to go. Why? This season, Wilko has consistently been the best flyhalf in the Northern Hemisphere. He doesnt miss his kicks, he has a great passing game and he even runs a bit too. He should start
Possibly one of the best moments in World Rugby, 2 of the worlds greatest ever fly halfs, humble Wilkinson vs arrogant Farrell that image of them both looking at the ball as it flew over the posts is iconic !
This may sound silly, but I can't help thinking that Wilkinson turned down the tour in order to give Farrell a chance, I picture him as this sort of wise man who knows what's best in the long run. Perhaps Farrell will play brilliantly, thus leaving our wonderful memories of Johnny in the past. Just a thought.
Your talking about things that happened 10 years ago. Recently he said he had never felt fitter, and most pundits agree that he is in some of the best form since 2001-2003
dunno if it was for Farrell or why he did it but Wilkinson said he didn't want to go on another lions tour. I reckon he is just tired of international rugby. It is a big step up physically and since he is doing so well with club rugby why would he risk shortening that career or even risk his health in another lions tour
There is so much wrong with that sentence. Gatland asked Jonny to go on the tour but he turned it down because he may have a game for Toulon on the 1st June (same day as The Lions vs the Baa Baas) if they beat Toulouse on Friday. He's just being loyal to his club who gave him a chance when a lot of other people wrote him off, which is fair enough. Also Jenny....really?
He ruled him self out for 1 reason. that reason being fitness. He's into his thirties and after a full season of top flight rugby as a first choice 10, he hasn't got it in him to play at full capacity for a whole series as well.
We won the tour and Gatland DID ask the question, Jonny said no... he was asked and he turned it down. NOW, England need to pick Stefon Armitage !! Fucking stupid policy. Imagine Billy Vunipola AND Stefpn Armitage on the same side !
Johhny to Farrell as he pats him on the shoulder - "maybe next time, young man. I'm still the daddy. You can still learn a thing or two from your idol. You're welcome to watch. Maybe go less aggressive on your tackle next time. Now get up and off me, son. I've still got 6 odd minutes to shine and put some more points on the board"
Wilkinson clearly has the edge, but the commentary was harsh on Farrell I thought, great young Fly-half, give him another year and he'll be playing at the same standard as Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is a great player, but over-hyped. His kicking game and defensive play were phenomenal, but running with ball in hand and distribution I'd give to Farrell. Wilkinson has always had great players around him, running good lines, making him look better than he was. Give Farrell a few years to develop that composure/confidence for drop goals and he'll be just as good.
BonkersdanFTW nah your clueless. distribution from jonny is flawless. easily one of the best most precise passes off left and right hand ever. thats a fact. better footwork than farrell. there both slow rugby players but farrell don't make enough line breaks to be considered anywhere of a decent runner anyway. your saying that jonny had good players round him i'd rather be playing with danny care and manu tuilagi than matt dawson and mike tindall. he played for newcastle, one of the worst premiership teams ever and farrell plays for a top 3 side in europe with stars all around him. man you've got no idea what your on mate. the argument your making it sounds like u don't really no enough about rugby to be making one at all. over hyped? mate do us all a favour and leave the rugby to people who no what there on about
Lo Brown His distribution is precise, but not creative. Robinson, Cohen and Greenwood made Wilkinson good, you cannot say that they're not as good as Care and Tuilagi. And if you think Wilkinson has better footwork, you are straight up stupid. Farrell has made more line breaks per appearance than Wilkinson. Get off your high horse, I've been playing and watching rugby since I was a boy.
Hey hey hey, Wilkinson wouldn't lose a Lion's tour because of a poor tackle. You're making him sound like ROG 2009, and that's an insult. Wilko is probably the most defensively oriented 10 in the world. That's why he spent so much time injured. Honestly, Flood only has his 50 something caps because Wilkinson was prepared to put his body on the line 100% of the time if it meant the opposition were denied points.
Jonny turned down the call, he was disregarded. I think some of Gatlands selections are a bit out there, but he's gone for bulk not finesse. He plans to literally beat the Aussie's into submission with the biggest side possible. Farrell can put in harder hits without the risk of injury, and I for one would rather remember Jonny's great games fondly, than remember him as the one who lost us the 2013 Lion's tour due to a poor tackle.
In my opinion, Farrell is a decent player. Let's be real. Farrell has 12 years on Wilkinson. Even the commentator talking about Johnny Sexton playing. From and Irish point of view. Sexton doesn't tackle as much as Farrell and Wilkinson does. Yeah, sure Sexton was in the limelight of the Lions tour. But Farrell has so many years left. He could be as big as O'Gara, Wilkinson, Sexton. Give him a few years.
Love how he talks about Sexton playing 60 minutes then Wilkinson finishing. Sexton has been playing absolute shite as of late, Wilkinson is the most consistent fly half this side of the hemisphere. Shame Wilkinson turned down the opportunity to tour because if there's anyone the Aussies are afraid of it's Wilko. But hey, gives Farrell a go in the Lions jersey which can only be a good thing (hopefully given the nod ahead of Sexton)
All top fly halves have kicking percentages in the 80s or above. Farrell is nothing special. He's like so many other 'almost top class' 10s in that he's great behind an excellent pack and when everything's going well. He crumbled against Wales in the six nations (although I will admit, he's not the reason England got hammered).
Possibly, but first hard game and he's out? When was the last time Jonny got a serious injury? At least 3 years ago. Since then he's been running the show for Toulon, and not just as their kicker. He's stilll better than Farrell, and should have gone, regardless of the decision
acabaramosdeguatemal completely agree with u bro. if jonny had stayed as england fly half (which he should of) then we wouldnt even be talking about Farrell
The thing is Farrell is the most overrated player I can think of and easily the most boring, uninspiring international 10 in the Northern Hemisphere, can someone please explain to me how he even plays for England?
u literally have no idea what your on about. farrell offers nothing other than an okay goal kicker from inside 40 metres and he's a bit of a fat lump when people run at him. thats literally it bro
who farrell? yeah he scores hardly any tries. his only try for england was a try that should have been disallowed if it wasnt for an incompetent referee's decision. being a good fly half has nothing to with scoring tries. again u have proven how little understanding you have towards the game of rugby
What a nice touch of humility and class, consoling the younger fly half - you would never see anything like this from a footballer.
You see it all the time in football... you also see scumbags in football, like you also see rugby player gouging eyes, headbutting etc.
The passing of the torch happened here
Humility and class - definitely two traits you’d associate with Wilkinson. An absolute legend of the game and a great role model. Huge respect from this Irish man.
0:01 He took a moment to give a boy a photo he'll remember forever. That's class.
I was at that game. That little pat on the back was the best moment of the whole thing.
the gulf in class between wilkinson and farrell is enormous - in both playing ability and character.
+cardigan3000 Farrell is an embarrassment to Jonny's legacy.
just so so wrong
Hey, he is better at 12, Eddie knew how to fix the situation.
yeah so, if he becomes a better player he will be a better player, but now he ain't all that
+Matthew Zunder... Just a short time after your comment Farrell gave a masters display in the Euro Final. If you had made that comment in 2013 I would agree with you but in 2016 you were wrong. And Owen is getting better
such good sportsmanship from Wilko! the ultimate professional indeed!
Stuart Barnes was talking about how only Sexton could be picked for the lions over Wilko, but in 2013 Wilkinson was the best fly half by an absolute mile
Gatland selected wilkinson but he declined as he felt it would be better for younger players to develop... class
No he wasnt Sexton was more creative and a better attacker,Wilkinson was the best kicker in 2013 not flyhalf
Oghlaigh na hEireann are u sure u r not getting wilkinson and Jonny mixed up😂😂
WTF?!
everyone only ever seems to remember his kicking (in particular the drop goal in the RWC final of 2003) , which is a shame, because his defence work and his passing were/are equally as great.
Definitely the last world class English player
You’re spot on ! I watched England play twice in 2003 , vs Australia before the RWC and vs Samoa in RWC . Not sure which game it was but L D’ellio had to basically manhandle Wilkinson removing him from a 3rd or 4th phase ruck and not so politely remind him that he was spending too much time in the collision zone. He could hit !
I was at this game, could not believe Wilko got that kick away I thought Farrell had him tackled my jaw dropped, Pure Class
In slow motion it looked like Farrell tackled him and Wilko kind of took in, then fell over just to be polite to the young kid 🤣
The best rugby player I´ve ever seen
mutsnuts1989
Posted like a true idiot. Regardless of whether there are better players; he is an outstanding rugby player.
Ah - tough guy hey? I hear the internet is full of them.
Dan Baseley Heard it's full of cowards as well
Yes - people who hide behind pseudonyms and screen names. ;)
Oh fo sho intanet playa; you is down with the ghetto speakz. Every 'G' on da block is terrified of da man known as 'The cat in glasses, wearing a tie and waistcoat - but with a dog's name - who doesn't use his real name; but uses a screen-name - because that is the gulliest ting in da hood".
@ x Coleman when has wilkinson ever dissapointed in defence? I sure as hell have never seen him shy away from a tackle, he puts his body on the line more than any other player. hero.
love how he saw the kick through while being taken down
Will never forget when Farrell played cricket with me and my friends one time :)
is there a mute Stuart Barnes button!?
i know it's his job to talk, but i just wish he'd shut up any time he opens his mouth.
Johnny..a beautiful touch.
Best rugby player I've ever seen
I love when jonny wilkinson hugs owen farrell becuase I love both of them and it shows how nice jonny wilkinson is!
when there watching the ball go in the sportsmanship after is brilliant.
Best player ever, from an argentine fan.
NATURALTALENT Jonah Lomu? Wilkinson was a great player but no where near the best
As an American I have no idea how to play rugby but it looks so much fun, wish it was more common in the states, or at least in the south.
wilkinson. was, if not the hardest hitting fly half ive seen play .he went in for tackles that he had no right to be anywhere near!
A classic droppy by Wilkinson, but I think an honourable mention is required for his team-mate inhibiting Farrell's run. Pause around 1:06. I think it's Matthieu The Bastard, but not 100% sure. Taking up a flat "dummy-first-receiver" position, which just gives Wilkinson a shield and the crucial split second he needed to get the shot away before Farrell could get round him.
Also, Boudjellal going mental around 2:34 is hilarious to watch.
in Johnny we trust.
This is why rugby is a beautiful game!
The most best sportsmanship you will ever see Wilkinson patting Farrell after much respect 👏👌
top class humility.
Its weird seeing these cmemts from not even a year ago, Farrell has improved immensely and i now consider him just as good as Sexton or Halfpenny as a NH fly half.
I can't stand Stuart Barnes...
haha, Learning from the master.
Pretty poor from the scrum half, gave Farrell so much time to rush up, but that shows what a brilliant kick that was
what a kick
I saw Wilkinson play down Franklins Gardens for Newcastle during a time in which he was struggling with injuries etc. He was still miles better than any other player on the pitch.
I love the way Wilko gives him a good pattern and So do the other players :))
Jonny Wilkinson - The Master! consoles the apprentice, "that's how you do it!"
JW straight over to console the opposition at the final whistle, a class athlete!
The slight diversion of having to going around the Toulon player and Wilkinson's step was just enough to buy him the time to get the kick away
Why is this guy no longer playing for the roses? He's still brilliant.
4 teammates picking him up
the commentator talks about Wilkinson going over Farrell, and I completely agree.
But then he said Wilkinson would only go to close out the games with 20 minutes to go. Why? This season, Wilko has consistently been the best flyhalf in the Northern Hemisphere. He doesnt miss his kicks, he has a great passing game and he even runs a bit too. He should start
Class act
Possibly one of the best moments in World Rugby, 2 of the worlds greatest ever fly halfs, humble Wilkinson vs arrogant Farrell that image of them both looking at the ball as it flew over the posts is iconic !
"arrogant Farrell"??? What on earth has Farrell ever done or said that's arrogant? Honestly, some people are just mental.
Very vwry class player from a Welsh man shame he wasnt welsh
This may sound silly, but I can't help thinking that Wilkinson turned down the tour in order to give Farrell a chance, I picture him as this sort of wise man who knows what's best in the long run. Perhaps Farrell will play brilliantly, thus leaving our wonderful memories of Johnny in the past. Just a thought.
Well now if you look back on it Farrel now has surpassed Wilkinson in Points
Farrall is really decent fly half, Wilkinson is better and Wilkinson is gentleman.
Farrell just keeps improving.
Both will go down as greats
Wilkinson schooling farrell has made farrell the player he is today.
dem feels
The Master and his apprentice.
We all had to learn our trade.
‘That’s how you do that, young sir’
Where the torch was passed.
Your talking about things that happened 10 years ago. Recently he said he had never felt fitter, and most pundits agree that he is in some of the best form since 2001-2003
as a proud welshman and equally proud brit i do hope wilko gets the call up if sexton or farrell gets injured
You never know until you try it. Even if he ruled himself out he is still the best flyhalf in Europe at the moment
Wilko = legend.
dunno if it was for Farrell or why he did it but Wilkinson said he didn't want to go on another lions tour. I reckon he is just tired of international rugby. It is a big step up physically and since he is doing so well with club rugby why would he risk shortening that career or even risk his health in another lions tour
There is so much wrong with that sentence. Gatland asked Jonny to go on the tour but he turned it down because he may have a game for Toulon on the 1st June (same day as The Lions vs the Baa Baas) if they beat Toulouse on Friday. He's just being loyal to his club who gave him a chance when a lot of other people wrote him off, which is fair enough. Also Jenny....really?
Johnny the best
not today Owen
reste humble et continue a travailler dur et tu deviendras un grand joueur Farell
1:31 Wilkinson pats Farrell on the back as he sees the ball go in
He ruled him self out for 1 reason. that reason being fitness. He's into his thirties and after a full season of top flight rugby as a first choice 10, he hasn't got it in him to play at full capacity for a whole series as well.
We won the tour and Gatland DID ask the question, Jonny said no... he was asked and he turned it down. NOW, England need to pick Stefon Armitage !! Fucking stupid policy. Imagine Billy Vunipola AND Stefpn Armitage on the same side !
Johhny to Farrell as he pats him on the shoulder - "maybe next time, young man. I'm still the daddy. You can still learn a thing or two from your idol. You're welcome to watch. Maybe go less aggressive on your tackle next time. Now get up and off me, son. I've still got 6 odd minutes to shine and put some more points on the board"
superbe 1.35min
Must of been a strange feeling being Englands number1 yet not the best Englishman at his position on the pitch
Wilkinson clearly has the edge, but the commentary was harsh on Farrell I thought, great young Fly-half, give him another year and he'll be playing at the same standard as Wilkinson.
Probably not tot the same standard as Wilkinson once was, especially with his playmaking, but certainly i agree with you. A lot of potential.
ridiculous comment. farrell will never be as good as wilkinson. thats the plain and simple truth. would not be were he is today without daddy
Wilkinson is a great player, but over-hyped. His kicking game and defensive play were phenomenal, but running with ball in hand and distribution I'd give to Farrell. Wilkinson has always had great players around him, running good lines, making him look better than he was. Give Farrell a few years to develop that composure/confidence for drop goals and he'll be just as good.
BonkersdanFTW nah your clueless. distribution from jonny is flawless. easily one of the best most precise passes off left and right hand ever. thats a fact. better footwork than farrell. there both slow rugby players but farrell don't make enough line breaks to be considered anywhere of a decent runner anyway. your saying that jonny had good players round him i'd rather be playing with danny care and manu tuilagi than matt dawson and mike tindall. he played for newcastle, one of the worst premiership teams ever and farrell plays for a top 3 side in europe with stars all around him. man you've got no idea what your on mate. the argument your making it sounds like u don't really no enough about rugby to be making one at all. over hyped? mate do us all a favour and leave the rugby to people who no what there on about
Lo Brown His distribution is precise, but not creative. Robinson, Cohen and Greenwood made Wilkinson good, you cannot say that they're not as good as Care and Tuilagi. And if you think Wilkinson has better footwork, you are straight up stupid. Farrell has made more line breaks per appearance than Wilkinson. Get off your high horse, I've been playing and watching rugby since I was a boy.
What a fucking weirdly structured video
Hey hey hey, Wilkinson wouldn't lose a Lion's tour because of a poor tackle. You're making him sound like ROG 2009, and that's an insult.
Wilko is probably the most defensively oriented 10 in the world. That's why he spent so much time injured.
Honestly, Flood only has his 50 something caps because Wilkinson was prepared to put his body on the line 100% of the time if it meant the opposition were denied points.
i doubt it because Wilkinson didnt want to go on the lions tour, he'd rather stay at Toulon
Probably should have been a penalty off the restart for playing the ball on the ground.
Jonny turned down the call, he was disregarded. I think some of Gatlands selections are a bit out there, but he's gone for bulk not finesse. He plans to literally beat the Aussie's into submission with the biggest side possible. Farrell can put in harder hits without the risk of injury, and I for one would rather remember Jonny's great games fondly, than remember him as the one who lost us the 2013 Lion's tour due to a poor tackle.
In my opinion, Farrell is a decent player. Let's be real. Farrell has 12 years on Wilkinson. Even the commentator talking about Johnny Sexton playing. From and Irish point of view. Sexton doesn't tackle as much as Farrell and Wilkinson does. Yeah, sure Sexton was in the limelight of the Lions tour. But Farrell has so many years left. He could be as big as O'Gara, Wilkinson, Sexton. Give him a few years.
Love how he talks about Sexton playing 60 minutes then Wilkinson finishing. Sexton has been playing absolute shite as of late, Wilkinson is the most consistent fly half this side of the hemisphere. Shame Wilkinson turned down the opportunity to tour because if there's anyone the Aussies are afraid of it's Wilko. But hey, gives Farrell a go in the Lions jersey which can only be a good thing (hopefully given the nod ahead of Sexton)
good attempt bye farrel
There are always injuries on a tour. I hope one of the fly halfs get injured so Wilkinson can replace them.
Farrell never did reach the heights of Wilkinson either as a player or person
All top fly halves have kicking percentages in the 80s or above. Farrell is nothing special. He's like so many other 'almost top class' 10s in that he's great behind an excellent pack and when everything's going well. He crumbled against Wales in the six nations (although I will admit, he's not the reason England got hammered).
Possibly, but first hard game and he's out? When was the last time Jonny got a serious injury? At least 3 years ago. Since then he's been running the show for Toulon, and not just as their kicker. He's stilll better than Farrell, and should have gone, regardless of the decision
Pretty good but only second best! Ronan O'Gara's drop goal against NorthHampton in Heineken Cup Final
8 years later and Farrell cant hold 10 for England and shouldn't be playing centre either.
Wilkinson knocked out 2 English teams lol.
two of the most unlikeable team in HC history
Johnny should have started for the lions. Farrell is a joke!
Lo que es es un capullo arrogante!
acabaramosdeguatemal completely agree with u bro. if jonny had stayed as england fly half (which he should of) then we wouldnt even be talking about Farrell
Matias Del Azar not much of a joke now is he?
Edward Bignell yes 3 years on no, you're hardly a genius saying that now ate you. At the time he was a joke, still think he has an ego complex.
nah wilko turned it down because his body couldn't take it.
ta gueule! le meilleur championnat du monde c le super 15 pas le
top 14!
The thing is Farrell is the most overrated player I can think of and easily the most boring, uninspiring international 10 in the Northern Hemisphere, can someone please explain to me how he even plays for England?
Yeah but Farrell
can only kick overall he is a crap player
Saracen cheats!
Wilkinson is the better kicker but Farrell offers more in attack
Wilkinson dominates Farrell in both respects. Wilkinson is in a league of his own, by far one of the greatest fly halfs ever.
***** yeah
u literally have no idea what your on about. farrell offers nothing other than an okay goal kicker from inside 40 metres and he's a bit of a fat lump when people run at him. thats literally it bro
have u seen how many tries he scores
who farrell? yeah he scores hardly any tries. his only try for england was a try that should have been disallowed if it wasnt for an incompetent referee's decision. being a good fly half has nothing to with scoring tries. again u have proven how little understanding you have towards the game of rugby