Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Jason Robinson dazzles France in 2002
This classic try comes to us from the 2002 Six Nations game in Paris between England and France, in which the hosts took the honours by 20-15.
One of the highlights of the game though was this cracking try by Jason Robinson tha was a fine example of what a well balanced runner and deadly finisher he was in his prime.
A short clip, but well worth sharing.
NOTE: The video is down - we'll get it reposted asap.
Posted at 2:40 pm | 24 comments
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James April 16, 2008 12:42 pm
Jason Robinson, the guy is an absolute legend. The most successful rugby player (in both codes) ever.
Hendrick April 16, 2008 1:10 pm
The most amazing part about it to me was that he wasn't that big of a guy. People ask me how I play rugby since I'm so short to. I just say look at Billy Whiz.
will66 April 16, 2008 1:47 pm
I love that try. It used to be amazing to be at Twickenham when Jase got the ball (much like when Shane gets the ball these days) and this buzz would pass round the stadium.Jase or Shane though? Two similar players, who was/is better?
pistolplatt April 16, 2008 1:56 pm
will66 why'd you have to ask that for?all the welsh are gonna say shane and all the english are gonna say robinson and theyre both gonna claim they're neutral supporters of rugby
thedannyclayton April 16, 2008 2:36 pm
You have to pump for JR due to his late cross over to union (so therefore not as many opps as SW will get long term), the fact he has scored and won a world cup final and his better defence. Never saw that many people walk through JR...not that SW is a pisspoor defender, but not as strong for sure.Great step on that clip.
jbmass April 16, 2008 3:08 pm
I love Jason Robinson, one of the best players i've seen and I'm french.
elrolo April 16, 2008 4:49 pm
id like to see the try JR vs italy where he apparently beat 8 players.(in one of his early england matches)
David April 16, 2008 5:07 pm
lightning. what a legend.yeah don't compare him and shane williams, you'll only start a war. both great players, was sorry to see billy whiz go.
Flooz April 16, 2008 5:30 pm
incredible robinson!! a "crunch" of legend!i lov' this tryps: in the same match, there's a sensational tackle of rougerie on...robinson. must watch it!
ed April 16, 2008 9:28 pm
his acceleration is just something else, incredible to watch. sw's defence has got a lot better, prob watched a video or two of jr, used to be really pants
CoolFordy April 16, 2008 9:57 pm
This guy was amazing, when he got on the ball the whole crowd rose to their feet knowing that he was about to do something mind boggling.Jason Robinson I think is the best fullback/winger most of us will ever see.Please can you get his try from the 2003 world cup final up?Cheers
Brian April 16, 2008 10:39 pm
Shane Williams is a poor mans Jason Robinson :):)
Anonymous April 17, 2008 6:08 pm
grrrr i would love to see shane and jason on the same teamwhat an exciting game that would beand i would say shane has better footwork but robinson has better acceleration
matt-the-flank3r April 18, 2008 2:13 pm
its sad 2 see a guy wgho i watched when i was young retireit feels weird not seeing him play anymore
Anonymous October 22, 2008 7:27 pm
sw will never be half the winger that robinson was, the side steps he does are amazing and the exeleration is just epic!
evnz November 25, 2008 3:56 pm
Tbh I think Shane is better(yes I'm Welsh) but Billy Whiz is the most full-back to grace a rugby field in a very, very long time.
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