Is Cheslin Kolbe the Best Rugby Player in the World? American Football Fan Reacts!

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  • Seriously though... Is Cheslin Kolbe the best rugby player in the world? He's an absolute BEAST! It's hard to comprehend how insane of an athlete he is.
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  • @shnitsonpoint4631
    @shnitsonpoint4631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Most his professional career he was told that he was too small to play for the National team. Got given one shot and the jersey his own since then. Proved literally all of his doubters wrong.

  • @handsolo1209
    @handsolo1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Others have already said it, but there is no "best player in the world". It's a team sport and if any of the team misfires then you are losing. Some players get the glory by scoring the try, but without the forwards they wouldn't even have the ball in the first place. Kolbe is the best wing in the world right now and probably the most dangerous player with ball in hand, but that is as far as the plaudits can go. He is no more or less important to the Springboks than Etzebeth, Marx, Kolisi, Mapimpi, etc.

  • @siyabongamchunu4342
    @siyabongamchunu4342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rumour has it Kolbe can slip through a tackle in a telephone booth...

  • @KETZAC
    @KETZAC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ❤ Chelsin est le meilleur joueur du championnat français, il a remporté la coupe d'Europe avec Toulouse et joue actuellement à Toulon .. Respect ! 🙏

  • @allanbanfield3450
    @allanbanfield3450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another good video to watch "The 'Boks" [Springboks = South Africa] in action is the 2019 Rugby World Cup final against England in Japan. What was remarkable about their performance is that they were beaten by New Zealand [The All Blacks] in a pool match and still made it to the final. The first time this has happened.

  • @visualflights4573
    @visualflights4573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    His cousin is Wade van Niekerk, 400m Olympic champion and world record holder. Talented family.

    • @barrynichols2846
      @barrynichols2846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Former champion, he got knocked out before the final. But yeah he broke a major long time record. 400 metres stood for 17 years

    • @saffaadventures365
      @saffaadventures365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@barrynichols2846 he came back from a long injury so wasn't on his best, but yes he is still the record holder

    • @barrynichols2846
      @barrynichols2846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@saffaadventures365 I didn't know he was injured

    • @StevenBenjaminAuthor
      @StevenBenjaminAuthor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@barrynichols2846 yeah he got injured... Wait for it, in a rugby match (for charity)

    • @cvg4833
      @cvg4833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should react go wade van niekerk's world record that he smashed in the Olympics couple years ago. 400m

  • @jacosnyman2393
    @jacosnyman2393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi Blake, Cheslin is still playing. When he is not playing for South Africa he is playing club rugby in France

    • @guiguijol
      @guiguijol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup he just left Toulouse team for Toulon. Toulouse won the top 14 this year, he was one of the reasons why.

  • @allanbanfield3450
    @allanbanfield3450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When Cheslin is in red he is playing for his club [Tolouse?] in France. In blue and white stripes that is his Province - West Province Stormers - in Cape Town South Africa. Green and gold is South Africa - The Springboks.

  • @PatrickBrown924
    @PatrickBrown924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kolbe is hilarious. Not very big, but so talented, so quick, and the best sidestep I've ever seen. That clip of him falling on his arse and still beating an entire team to score is my favourite. I should hate him, because he's eaten Ulster (my team) on toast twice playing for Toulouse in the Heineken Cup, but how can you hate a player who's so skilled and so entertaining?
    As for whether he's the best player in the world, that's harder to say. Different positions demand different kinds of players and have different influences on the game. It's like asking if Joe Montana was a better player than Lawrence Taylor (dated references I know, that's how long since I've watched American football).
    Once very exciting young player I haven't seen anybody react to - Marcus Smith, young Harlequins fly-half, looks like the future of English rugby. Another player I should hate because he plays for England, but it's impossible to, he's so much fun.

    • @jw3505
      @jw3505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Smith is incredibly exciting, which I’m very glad about as an Englishman bored of kick tennis 😂
      A great one to watch is last season’s English Premiership Final between Harlequins and Exeter. It’s probably the most entertaining match I’ve seen, and Smith ran the show.

  • @gregoryburne5251
    @gregoryburne5251 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you have great sporting instincts, and thanks for enjoying our rugby. We love your sports.

  • @rongonojr.3423
    @rongonojr.3423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kolbe is a special player, i think you guys call them playmakers in American football, he just makes things happen, wins games or turns games around with one play type of player

  • @clutchxgene8477
    @clutchxgene8477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cheslin used to play for the Stormers in as last few years he's played for Toulouse in France but he just signed the biggest contract in rugby (which isn't much compared to football players and American sports) for Toulon another French club. Everyone has different opinions on who's the best player in the world a lot of people say Cheslin a lot say Antoine Dupont and I couldn't tell you who I thought was better out of those two and a lot of people say other players such as Richie Mounga, Semi Radrada, etc

  • @xAvaragex
    @xAvaragex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He normally plays wing but can play 15, 10 and 9.i went to school with him, he only weights around 180lbs lol but built like a rock. Now the highest paid player in the in the world. Do me a favor and react to Eben Etzebeth, our South African number 4. Best lock in the world and loves to fight. Not to mention his custom made 170lbs dumbells lol. He weighs around 280lbs and around 7 foot, time you get acquainted with the big boys

  • @allistor1000
    @allistor1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cheslin is coming and playing for my hometown and province. This guy is a freak of nature. Lol. He is absolutely brilliant. I would most definitely rate him the best wing in the world. And yesterday we spoke about the guy kicking penalties. He is not a nr 10 which is the half-back. He normally plays 11 or 14 which are the wings or he can play full back which is nr 15. He doesn't normally kick penalties, but he can if he is needed or asked to do so.

  • @Driskyle
    @Driskyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When he’s not wearing a scrumcap (the padded helmet) that’s when he’s playing for South Africa’s 7s rugby team. 7 players a side, it’s a much faster game.

  • @mwwoggy
    @mwwoggy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kolbe is a brilliant wing, and one of the best in the world (can't say for sure if he's THE best). What I do know is that he made some sort of deal with the devil to be fast, have what have to be the strongest ankles in the sport, and be made of Teflon or some other physics-defying substance :)

    • @carlohuman9581
      @carlohuman9581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who is even close to him? Watch the video again

    • @Youre
      @Youre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlohuman9581 As a winger or in general? Because if we're talking across the board, Kolbe wouldn't even be top 5 players currently. As a winger he is definitely up there, but so are a few others.

    • @carlohuman9581
      @carlohuman9581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Youre in general... Because name me one other guy who can that, (in the video), play wing, play Flyhalf in a European final as well, play fullback, play scrumhalf against the B&I lions.. Play 7's for the blitz boks and to put the cherry on cake, drop goals 55m in a final...
      No one even comes close... You can't change my mind

    • @Youre
      @Youre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlohuman9581 being able to do all those things doesn’t make him the best player? One of the most versatile in terms of positions, sure, but you can be as versatile as you want and still not be the best player on the team.
      To answer your question - Damian McKenzie. He can do all those things and is actually probably more versatile than Koble in terms of his skillset

    • @mrtnite9780
      @mrtnite9780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That only makes him a utility player. There are many players like that on a rugby team. Beauden Barrett, and Damien MacKenzie do all those things for the All Blacks alone. Then theres Jordan Barrett who can also play anywhere from number 10-15. It isnt that uncommon.

  • @caza00caza
    @caza00caza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from Auckland NZ but live in Surrey in the UK now

  • @anotherstormer
    @anotherstormer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't think his 100m time is too crazy but its his pace off the mark and footwork that kills them. Just for interest's sake Wayde van Niekerk, 400m world record holder is his cousin.

  • @Ranger_ZA
    @Ranger_ZA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey man, really liking your videos. I've seen a lot of American Football Fan React videos, and you don't get so over hyped about the tackles or runs made, which shows your reactions aren't fake. Keep it up man.

  • @keithonlife
    @keithonlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Auden you doing some great observations man, keep up the reactions, there is so much to see and learn from rugby …. A sport with great values :)

  • @duPlus3
    @duPlus3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 400m world record holder, Wayne van Niekerk is his cousin.

  • @sirvanwyk9912
    @sirvanwyk9912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He is currently in France to play the Top 14 for Toulon

  • @andi4022
    @andi4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Now that you have seen the big hits, the great steps... It's time to watch the team everybody loves.... Our refs 😁
    Sounds weird? Maybe it is.
    But we have a lot of great referees.
    Top of all... The one and only... The legend.... Nigel Owens 😁😍
    Short background... He is an openly gay welsh man, who suffered with depression and bulimic and even tried to commit suicide.
    His family and the whole rugby community gave him the strength to move on.
    In rugby we don't care about if you are gay or not. We don't care about the colour of your skin, your heritage, your religion or whatever. (not even if you support the same team)
    We drink together, we sing together, we celebrate the sport we love.... Together.

  • @AGirlNamedVan
    @AGirlNamedVan ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep doing rugby and we will find you 😁😁hi from 🇿🇦🇿🇦 we love these vids.

  • @dirkvandegraaf8365
    @dirkvandegraaf8365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CHESLIN KOLBE played for the French Rugby Club Stade Toulouse (Peugeot on the shirt)

  • @WarNeverChanges9191
    @WarNeverChanges9191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His cousin is Wayde van Niekerk is an athlete 300m and 400m world record holder sports runs in their family.

  • @williampattullo4799
    @williampattullo4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The six nations is a popular competition here in Britain

  • @struesbob7493
    @struesbob7493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Highest paid rugby player in the World. Beaudon Barrett also exceptional.

  • @finn4012
    @finn4012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was wondering why in some clips he had number 7 on his back but I guess he must’ve played 7s rugby which is why he’s such an agile, quick player and so good defensively

    • @charishalomvictor
      @charishalomvictor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes he played 7 s too a number of years ago

    • @Mike-vf1bc
      @Mike-vf1bc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was playing 7s in this game. Interesting fact - he was part of the bronze medal team at the 2016 Rio Olympic games in sevens - the same games where his cousin, Wayde van Niekerk, won the Gold and broke Michael Johnson's world 400m record

  • @Joelolly201203
    @Joelolly201203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at Gio Aplon as well. Him and Cheslin Kolbe played together at Stormers in Cape Town

  • @filipinorutherford7818
    @filipinorutherford7818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn I just saw the vid!!! How did I not know about this guy? I will ask my bro he is obsessed with rugby.

  • @noleneabrahams2991
    @noleneabrahams2991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From Cape Town South Africa Cheslin is fast as Brayn Habana South African

  • @5tycho
    @5tycho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quickness is acceleration, the ability to change your velocity (direction and speed) quickly.

  • @andrewjordan8885
    @andrewjordan8885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well mate look up Craig gilroy. He plays for ulster and he did have a few starts for Ireland I think you would like him

  • @gregoryburne5251
    @gregoryburne5251 ปีที่แล้ว

    For me: Barry Sanders, Detroit, back in the day. Best, strongest runner I’ve ever seen. I’m a rugby fan.

  • @wernerhendrikse8008
    @wernerhendrikse8008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So yeah!Africa got talent

  • @jw3505
    @jw3505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Antoine Dupont is the best player in the world imo. Kolbe certainly isn’t far off though. In Rugby your forwards and scrum-half/fly-half tend to have more influence on the outcome of games as they get the ball more. Kolbe is the ideal guy to finish off tries, although he also has a lot of the skills to play 9/10.

    • @carlohuman9581
      @carlohuman9581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Uhmmm not a chance... Dupont can't do anything like Kolbe🙈. You must be a Dupont fangirl

    • @jw3505
      @jw3505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@carlohuman9581 I’m a neutral English fan. Wonder where you’re from…

    • @carlohuman9581
      @carlohuman9581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jw3505 New Zealand?

    • @jw3505
      @jw3505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlohuman9581 Aaron Smith and Jerome Kaino both think Dupont is the best itw

    • @carlohuman9581
      @carlohuman9581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jw3505 and everyone else voted Kolbe players player of the year so whats your point?

  • @elmarmarais1162
    @elmarmarais1162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man big fan, you should check out new zealand vs south africa 2018 round 4, another great game it's the first time south africa beat new zealand in 4 years and the first time in new zealand since 2009

  • @stevef1160
    @stevef1160 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heard he is related to Wayde can Niekerk. SA 400 ,m world record holder.

  • @andi4022
    @andi4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If one of my boys (under 14 team) think, that he is to small to play rugby, I show him videos of Cheslin Kolbe and Faf de Klerk (both playing for South Africa)
    They prove that size doesn't matter.
    Faf de Klerk aka the giant slayer 😁

  • @zanekessler9628
    @zanekessler9628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    definitely the best winger in the world.....

  • @guiguijol
    @guiguijol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You seem like a nice decent dude doing what you like more than showing people what they want. Real recognize real, basically. Your channel's growing because of that.
    That being said, it can't be only one best player., overall. But only at the position you play.
    Like as instance he can't play as a second lock position, he' too small for that. Eben Etzebeth one of his teamates representing his country is one of the best second locks.
    Every body frame is needed in a team, every different skills can't be stocked in only one man.
    But you need to be at least aware of every possibilities since you play attack and defense on the fly.
    One of the reason why USA football can't be popular in countries where rugby is a thing.

  • @Raven187FPV
    @Raven187FPV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe one of the best backs...I would say Michael Hooper from Australia has to be the most consistent and best forwards still currently playing.

  • @keithonlife
    @keithonlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a video about respect moments in rugby, give it a look

  • @edrickbrink2844
    @edrickbrink2844 ปีที่แล้ว

    South Africa, Go bokke!!!!

  • @konradstark3110
    @konradstark3110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best player, pound for pound, probably.... haha ... it is like comparing boxers in different weight classes .... but he is brilliant!

  • @johnhutchison874
    @johnhutchison874 ปีที่แล้ว

    Possibly the greatest player. When he plays for The Springboks one of their tactics is to use the maximum force allowed by the rules to wear their opponents down. This means later in the game Kolbe is running against utterly battered defenders. This is also behind the Bomb Squad tactic of avoiding substitutions till the last 20 minutes. Swap on a team of fresh brutes and a few fresh steppers for the last 20 mins to distract and batter without tiring means he gets to toy with the opponent. It's a tactic which hasn't been working quite as well as hoped this season. Although every team is blooding new players at the moment. Look for the recent Canan Moodie intercept for who will step in when he gets injured during the World Cup. All the other teams will be doing this at the moment so look out for Debutantes doing incredible feats.

  • @IsanG08
    @IsanG08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There isn't really a best player in the world really it's more of who is the best in a position and Cheslin Kolbe is for sure the best winger in the world right now no doubt about that

  • @francoisgrobbelaar8821
    @francoisgrobbelaar8821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    100m dash is 10.07s.

  • @lehlohonolojunior
    @lehlohonolojunior ปีที่แล้ว

    South Africa

  • @hendelmare
    @hendelmare 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    his cousin holds the world record for 400 m, watch Wayde van Niekerk

  • @menanteau123
    @menanteau123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check out faf de klerk

  • @seank5271
    @seank5271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He starts fast. Out of the blocks hes at full speed

  • @PFNel
    @PFNel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The "best rugby player" is an impossible call to make, because players in different positions have completely different roles in the game. Kolbe is a winger, which is potentially the flashiest position on the field because of the possibility of spectacular running (as you saw). The forwards have completely different strengths and skills, and to the uninitiated, seldom get to do anything as spectacular as that. But is Kolbe the best winger? Yeah, quite possibly.

  • @LB_die_Kaapie
    @LB_die_Kaapie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He plays 9,10,11,14,15. The best player in the world atm or when he's playing I should say. His 100m won't be the fastest because he's quite shirt so has short legs but his 40m will be very fast.

  • @henrifourie465
    @henrifourie465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS IS SO HARD TO QUANTIFY, THE STANDARDS ARE WAY TOO HIGH. I MEAN LOOK AT JONAH LOMU, GREATEST WING EVER, IN HIS ERA, BUT WITH THE BEASTS OF TODAY HE WOULD BE LOOKED AT THE SAME AS CHESLIN, WITH REVERENCE RATHER THAN CERTAINTY.

  • @mrtnite9780
    @mrtnite9780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wouldn't rate him the best in the world. Hes one of the best in his position for sure, but best in the world? I dont think so.

    • @danknighton3286
      @danknighton3286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m interested to know who you think is better

    • @mrtnite9780
      @mrtnite9780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I personally think Ardie Savea is the best in the world currently. Although Michael Hooper, Alun Wyn-Jones, and Semi Radradra are in excellent form too

  • @seank5271
    @seank5271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His 100m is 10.4 i think. The fastest 100m is a player from the USA team

  • @martinbrits653
    @martinbrits653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rugby will grow in the US.

  • @rugbykliniek
    @rugbykliniek ปีที่แล้ว

    If you like interception look at Brain Habana king of interception

  • @filipinorutherford7818
    @filipinorutherford7818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never heard of him lol.

  • @deanpedro9620
    @deanpedro9620 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can called him a utility back line player

  • @gonzalogoliath6260
    @gonzalogoliath6260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10.7 his 100m time

  • @CSL_34
    @CSL_34 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    cheslin runs the 100 m in 10.70 seconds

  • @4clue
    @4clue 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cheslin Kolbe is amazing but check out his team mate Gio Aplon, he's the best stepper in the world.

  • @stephenlennon7369
    @stephenlennon7369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bet America has 10,000 Kolbe players amongst their population

    • @robertryan7204
      @robertryan7204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe more maybe not. They are nit playing Rugby

    • @handsolo1209
      @handsolo1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      England had the original, Jason Robinson.

  • @channingjohnson6120
    @channingjohnson6120 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just is die beste

  • @lemonkaysweet
    @lemonkaysweet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    acceleration and top speed!!! Kolbes acceleration is crazy fast, but top speed over a long distance is average for wingers. he can change directions quickly, has the fastest acceleration. DONT GIVE HIM SPACE

    • @Mike-vf1bc
      @Mike-vf1bc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A 10.7 sec 100m is not average. It puts him in the top 10 in world rugby

  • @robertfuller4282
    @robertfuller4282 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most likely the best player in 20 and 21

  • @vineshnaidoo9402
    @vineshnaidoo9402 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yebo yes he is....

  • @tristanmaclennan2989
    @tristanmaclennan2989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next time make the picture of you smaller and the videos you are showing larger. Thanks

  • @donno6711
    @donno6711 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listen take a look at cricket bud and I'm from sa

  • @chrisgoldston9755
    @chrisgoldston9755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not even close…

  • @rokouadio2564
    @rokouadio2564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Antoine Dupont is currently the best player in the world. He also played with Kolbe.

  • @FrancoLouw-iv3ox
    @FrancoLouw-iv3ox 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    But that
    American
    Does not have that straight

  • @Trajan2401
    @Trajan2401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He's only the best if you're SA lol

  • @cindz9592
    @cindz9592 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol it is so cringe that they continously have these reaction videos for the "best player" in Rugby it is not about one player. they will tell you this themselves, the smallest man on the field is expected to tackle also .. everyone works on the field and they give it their heart! Rugby unlike NFL is not about the glory of being the best and earning the most it is actually about giving it your all , for the game first and the fans second..it is literally more than a sport for the player and the fans. I do not think Americans would get it, your sports are very capitalistic so it is just different.
    I do not know what Kobie's 100m dash is but I can say his cousin Wayde holds the 400m world record lol so speed is in his blood but also as a cape colored , his culture and mine I can tell you our people are fast , we been running our whole lives figuratively and literally. so YEAH it is not just his blood it is his culture too, I am just glad they giving our people more scope and respect in sports lately , they know our boys are good we just do not get the opportunities like our black and white counterparts do