Gio Aplon - Ultimate Rugby Highlights

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Жыл бұрын

Gio Aplon was an electric player. Whenever he touched the ball, the crowd got excited because anything could happen. I remember seeing him play for the University of Stellenbosch in 2004 and I realized here was something special.
He made his name at Western Province and he will be remembered mostly for his time at The Stormers, but he also spent some time in France and ended his career with the Bulls.
Here are some of the best tries he scored during his long career.
Enjoy and thanks for watching!

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@shavanga Жыл бұрын

Such a class player

@RealRugby Жыл бұрын

He was brilliant!

@peterschuetz8802 Жыл бұрын

@@RealRugby The Little Master!

@Nellyspence 21 күн бұрын

@@RealRugby Can you make a video of Tonderai Chavhanga?

@youtube-Enjoyer-69 Жыл бұрын

Underrated and underappreciated. Was on the same level as guys like Kolbe and Arendse are now, but during a time where undersized players were overlooked for the Springboks. Wish we could have seen him in his prime today

@riaanclaasen2103 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing Cheslin Kolbe play for the first time and thinking, "wow this is Aplon on steroids!!!"

@henkstols9326 Жыл бұрын

Really rated this guy, one of the best finishers in SA.

@carldanelaubscher1489 Жыл бұрын

When you watch this, then you realize he play for a long time with many greats. You can now see how he was overlookat times .... He made it to the URC

@paulhendricks8053 Жыл бұрын

Was at France game at Newlands, Gio was just amazing. These are just his tries, one should remember he’d consistently break from his 22 and get to the other 22. Paved the way for many now enjoy the recognition…Maximum respect Gio

@makeperceive Жыл бұрын

Really wonderful stuff. Those angles, and that deceptive burst of pace that comes from nowhere

@Nyasalands_Finest Жыл бұрын

Nothing deceptive about his speed. The guy was lightning😂😂😂

@Nyasalands_Finest Жыл бұрын

He was a quicker and more elusive version of Kolbe. The guy scored so many amazing tries. He's attacking game is on the same level as Rupeni Caucaunibuca and Christian Cullen..

@love-fd2cw Жыл бұрын

Arendse reminds me of Gio don't know why

@pauloputigna7857 Жыл бұрын

Aplon was good but Kolbe is world class!

@Nyasalands_Finest Жыл бұрын

@@pauloputigna7857 You have a very short memory. Kolbe is not as good as Aplon.

@nox6885 Жыл бұрын

@@Nyasalands_Finest what on earth are you basing this on? Kolbe's try per game ratio is greater. How do you know who is quicker? Have you seen them race? Kolbe is also a stand in kicker. I love them both. Gio should've had more opportunities in the Bok jersey but SA was still obsessed with size.

@Nyasalands_Finest Жыл бұрын

@@nox6885 Simply because Gio mentioned it in an interview. They were both on the end of year tour team in 2018. He also mentioned that Zahier Ryland, Mapimpi, Nokwe and Chavhanga were the quickest players he played with. Fun fact: Even a 38 year old Aplon was still quicker than Kurt-lee Arendse at the Bulls.. I think you also forgot that Aplon was a kicker..He was also the stand in kicker behind Joe Pietersen. Remember he used to take the drop goals when he was in the 7s team

@kings.r.d4009 Жыл бұрын

Him and Arendse are so a like. They both love the in and out step and are very good at it. Arendse has scored a try for the bulls against some URc team in the NH that looks identical to this, on the one on one. 17:10

@Mr300millz 9 ай бұрын

He stepped Sivuvatu into another dimension. Great line. Great step.

@colinfeder841 Жыл бұрын

He was the smallest but with big heart.Go Gio Go that was the chant at Newlands'

@MsGorganzola Жыл бұрын

What a player!

@duncanidaho9492 Жыл бұрын

amazing , i remenber he played in france at grenoble , the 2nd pocket rocket with russel

@juliojulio5601 Жыл бұрын

só great tô see what small players can do.

@mondlimchunu8489 2 ай бұрын

A certified Rugby GOD!!!🎉

@gnarly3256 Жыл бұрын

Master Class!

@Fres-no 6 ай бұрын

Yes!

@kurtjetson1284 Жыл бұрын

Magnificent.

@kwedini1181 Жыл бұрын

That brumbies try you could’ve sworn he was pressing his nos in that scrum cap😅😂😂

@duncanidaho9492 Жыл бұрын

lovevideos fm SA , you show the entires actions , you love rugby ; fm france

@WalterWhite-sm2dr Жыл бұрын

The sensational Gio Aplon .

@EllliotJackRussel1 5 ай бұрын

Quite surprised you did not include his touchline drop goal. Great vid anyway.

@HenryDube72 Жыл бұрын

9:48 that dive 😅

@ruandelport980 Жыл бұрын

How they picked odwa over him at the 2011 wc🤣

@Nyasalands_Finest Жыл бұрын

I know right!!

@gyovanmouries8570 Жыл бұрын

Kolbe learned from him no one will understand

@mrfearfactory94 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. I'd love to see one of these style of videos about Morne Du Plessis

@peterschuetz8802 Жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!

@FantasyUFC 11 ай бұрын

Can you find some clips of Tonderai Chavanga please?

@matthanbowles569 Жыл бұрын

17:11 making a would be tackler pray on his knees..... legendary!

@Nyasalands_Finest 8 ай бұрын

Poor Robbie Coleman

@nqobanidlamini7829 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Please make one for Butch James

@carldanelaubscher1489 Жыл бұрын

Bekker and Eben in the same second row ...... wow

@carldanelaubscher1489 3 ай бұрын

And Deon Fourie playing 8th man

@the_katman2181 2 күн бұрын

Prime era Aplon was almost unplayable.

@zetaapril1296 Жыл бұрын

APLON🤩🤩

@randomvids3621 3 ай бұрын

It's like I am seeing Kurt Lee arendse play

@sammyvyfers8849 5 ай бұрын

Heynecke Meyer het hom onderskat.dis deur daaai Einste Meyer Dat gio aplon verlore was vir SA rugby😢😢😢😢😢ek hoop hy besef watse kak hy destyds aangevang het.

@nicolenemarcus4080 Ай бұрын

Almal was te "klein" vir Heinicke Meyer. Gio Aplon op vleuel, Heinrich Brussow op flank, ensovoorts, ensovoorts! Die N@aier!

@jossiesteenkamp9317 Жыл бұрын

Appels

@taauriquemarley9931 Жыл бұрын

Where is the Afrikaans Commentary

@RealRugby Жыл бұрын

Who do you think I am? Supersport?

@taauriquemarley9931 Жыл бұрын

@@RealRugby dont get emotional i heard it in the video bro so I just asked out loud if it was directed to u your name would be there.. Relax and breath it's a new year

@taauriquemarley9931 Жыл бұрын

Sa wasted his talent