Sunday, July 31, 2011
Robbie Fruean's quickfire try from the kickoff against Wellington
A while back we posted a video that featured some of the quickest tries ever scored from the kick off . Here's another for the list, as Robbie Fruean scored after 20 seconds against Wellington in last week's ITM Cup meeting at the Cake Tin.
While Wellington actually came back and won the game 37-28, Fruean scored one of the quickest ever tries in New Zealand's national provincial championship, as he powered over with just twenty seconds on the clock.
Discarded by the All Blacks despite being such an incredible threat, the young giant has deceptive pace, as was seen here as he glided through the gap with the kind of ease you'd expect from a far more agile man. He brushed off a few tackles before ploughing over.
There seemed to be a few other interesting things that took place in this match, including some good tries and one in particular from a substitute hooker who had just been sick on the tryline, only to find the ball heading his way so he got up, caught it, and strolled over for the try.
Have a look at Fruean's effort though, then check out the other quickest tries list that was posted on here last year. If you can think of any others that haven't been mentioned, feel free to list them in the comments, or get in touch if you have a video or link.
Also, Sumo Stevenson, love your work.
Posted at 9:35 pm | 11 comments
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noizy July 31, 2011 10:45 pm
Nope, he's not even in the squad. Considering he's got Ma'a Nonu, Sonny-Bill, Conrad Smith, Richard Kahui and Isaia Toeava all competing for the centre spots already, he's unlikely to get a look in any time soon. Next season...
Mart August 01, 2011 1:07 am
haha
Anonymous August 01, 2011 2:30 am
I can see fruean taking sonny bill williams spot in the ABs. Maybe not this year but possibly next. At least fruean tackles, unlike SBW who seems to be allergic to proper defense.
SBW is a mercenary and will leave NZ, it's just a matter of time.
Sigh. Maybe i'm still a bit cranky about the way he left the bulldogs way back when...
Anonymous August 01, 2011 3:51 am
Paolo August 01, 2011 11:04 am
Cheers Graham!
Anonymous August 01, 2011 12:18 pm
MOD August 01, 2011 2:54 pm
Canadian content August 01, 2011 3:10 pm
Is Maori? Love to see him with the Maori side some day. If not and he qualifies somewhere else I'd love to see him at the rwc for another country (excuse my ignorance on his heritage).
His counter rucking is unstoppable at the breakdown on outside ball against other outside backs.
Sander August 01, 2011 5:29 pm
In my opinion (but who cares...) he's still raw and very much a work in progress.
Considering the fact that Kahui always seems to be injured, Freuan might still be in with a long shot for the RWC. Can't see him edge out Smith anytime soon, as he is the best all-round 13 in my opinion.
Curious what Freuan can be in a year or two time; might be the next big thing...
Anonymous August 01, 2011 8:35 pm
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