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Jason Robinson.

Post by hampsteadclaret » Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:50 pm

Jason Thorpe Robinson OBE, English former dual-code international rugby league and rugby union footballer is 45 today - 51 RU international caps for England [wing or fullback]...with the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicking off in about seven weeks..do we have another Billy Whizz for the imminent tournament?...JR was one of the best wingers we have ever had, famed for his acceleration, side-step and ability to just run around defenders.
LTBT

- this is how he put himself in the history books forever, back in 2003...Dallaglio - Jonny W - Jason Robinson.. :o

- white shirts all over the Sydney stadium.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNdSX3j6TcE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Jason Robinson.

Post by dpinsussex » Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:14 pm

I was at uni with him really nice bloke

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Re: Jason Robinson.

Post by Andingle » Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:16 pm

Billy Whizz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEXcwULMv88" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Jason Robinson.

Post by LeadBelly » Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:18 pm

Never forget that try!.
He was a terrific/exciting open field runner and a super finisher when 1 on 1. Top career with Wigan, England and Lions. Quite a good reel of his runs/tries here (annoying soundtrack warning) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEXcwULMv88" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Jason Robinson.

Post by conyoviejo » Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:29 pm

A true legend of both codes and an all round nice guy.. (Apart from being a Yawkie) :)

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Re: Jason Robinson.

Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Wed Jul 31, 2019 3:50 am

Wow. Sidesteps at pace. Defenders got absolutely no chance!

Haven't really seen much rugby since I've been here.

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Re: Jason Robinson

Post by Suratclaret » Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:05 am

One of those players that brought the crowd to its feet whenever he received the ball. Must have been a nightmare to be defending against him. Truly world class.
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Re: Jason Robinson.

Post by hampsteadclaret » Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:32 am

posts 3 and 4 some amazing tries in that little video...once JR had run past you, you weren't catching him - yes pity he's a Yorkie.

Seen a few interviews with him, a really top bloke.

One more try - this was for the British Lions against Australia in 2001..a cracking move, eight players handling it as Billy Whizz runs past Latham as if he wasn't on the pitch.


* the on-score screen is wrong..ignore it.

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