Glad to see Honiball get recognition. Glided through defenses with deft passing, in a way he was Larkham before Larkham came on the scene.

I was only 20years old when I first saw Nass at Eden park against Auckland, he was the best flyhalf I have ever seen, he was very strong on both feet and a kicking game unmatched in our great game and a running game to die for. He was the best of the best even today Aug 2022 no one comes close to his skill set. From a Kiwi supporter and resident

I'm a Kiwi by the way. I believe it's good to watch old footage of rugby so we can learn more about past great players around the world. These videos are great to witness great talent of rugby union. Too many superlative picks (the best of the best) seem to rest with current or recent players. We need to broaden our horizons when stating who's the best of all time. I think rugby in the earlier era's produced some brilliant players. Thank you for these videos.

Honiball brings back memories of Mallet's dominant era for the Boks.

Nice to see the Honiball fan comments below. Fantastic #10 and tackled like a demon. But memories are short (Morne Steyn fans) and Visagie even by the standards of this list was a hugely underrated player (played for Griquas and was pivotal in their Currie Cup win 1970

Great vid, although it brought back memories of frustration when the All Blacks were so often beaten by the Boks. And those fly haves had a huge impact on the games back then. They were so classy. Another name in there would be Gerald Bosche. The relief these days when the win/loss record is more on NZ's side!

Nasty Booter's positional play, reading of the game, situational awareness. Unparalleled ... and then I did not even mention his kicking abilities.

Thank you so much. You have done a GREAT service to the rugby world, getting this footage out there. Soooo much good play that needs to be appreciated. Much love from Tennessee

As a young kid I studied Honiball‘s tackling intensely. Champion!

Old Bok footage makes my day.

Henry Honiball fully deserves to be on this list. Nick Mallet structured his record breaking 97-98 side around him, Josh Kronfeld picked him as the greatest flyhalve he ever played against and Rod Macqueen gave Bernie Larkham a video of Honiball's plays when he got the no.10 Wallaby jumper - "that's how I want you to play".

Because of the sporting boycotts in the 70s and 80s players like Nass Botha had limited International matches and overseas tours. But when Nass Botha did play he was superb particularly against the LIons 1980, NZ 1981, and Cavaliers 1986. Fantastic goal kicker, great tactical kicker, and a great runner which was underestimated.

According to Gavin Richie, John Williams and McIntosh, Naas Botha had a tendency to disrespect and disobey his coaches if he disagreed with them, causing a lack of team cohesion when the Springboks came back to international rugby in the early 90s. Interestingly Francois Pienaar and especially Hennie Muller did the same to McIntosh when he was coach.

It's a pleasure!🙏🙏

"Lem!" Miss those days.

Just came across your videos, awesome ..thanks

Would you upload Honiball tribute?

One of the greatest fly halves that represented Northern Transvaal and South Africa. No doubt a rugby genius and I am glad has played for my favourite South African Provincial side Northern Transvaal. Thanks for memories Naas and your contribution towards Northern Transvaal and Springbok rugby speaks volumes.

Surprised that Honniball managed to find a great steak in London.

Naas played in Pretoria so was deadly from distance with the thin air for the Bulls who were nearly the Boks back then

8:04 great banter.

Bennie Osler? The only man who ever challenged Don Clarke?? Jannie De Beer? 5 drop goals in a test match to win? Morne Steyn??? Joel Stransky? Eishe!

Naas definitely amongst the best fly halfs ever. Dan Carter no.1 Naas no.2 The rest can fight it out for no.3..........

Where is Morne Steyn???? Morné Steyn From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia RecordsWorld record for most points scored by a player who has scored all their team's points (31).Most points scored against New Zealand (31) in a single testSouth African record for penalties in a test (8) - beating the seven achieved twice by former fullback and now kicking coach of South Africa, Percy Montgomery. All of the above records achieved with his 31 points scored in the Tri Nations 2009 match against the All Blacks in Durban on 1 Aug 09[6] South African record for most points in a test against Australia.Fastest 100 points by a Springbok (8 Test matches, 3 as replacement)[7]Fastest 200 points by a Springbok (16 Test matches)Fastest 300 points by a Springbok (24 Test matches)Fastest 400 points by a Springbok (33 Test matches)Fastest 500 points by a Springbok (43 Test matches)Fastest 600 points by a Springbok (50 Test matches)Most drop-goals in a Super Rugby season (11).Most points scored against the All Blacks for a Springbok (31).Most points in a Tri Nations match (31).Most drop goals in a Super Rugby game (4) (in the 2009 Super 14 semi-final against the Crusaders)Most drop goals in Super Rugby (25)Most drop goals in a Super Rugby season (11 in 2009)Most penalties in a Super Rugby season (51 in 2010)Most points in a Super Rugby season (263) - Beating Dan Carter's record of 221 set in 2006.Most points by a Bulls player in Super Rugby history (1,467)Most points by a South African and first South African to reach 1,000 points in Super Rugby (1,467)Steyn also holds the record for most consecutive successful kicks at goal in Test play since statistics for that category were first kept in the late 1980s. He had a streak of 41 successful attempts that ended on 6 November 2010 against Ireland. The previous record was 36, held by Chris Paterson of Scotland.[8][9]

Naas Botha baie goeie speler, maar bang om te tackle

Great players all of them but Naas bly die baas!!

Great list. YES, Bennie Osler before my time but Dad used to speak a lot about him. Just to throw the cat among the pigeons and no doubt will get a lot of flak for saying this but as a die hard Bok supporter as far back as Visagie and the days before TV (giving my age away) we have never had a world class #10 comparable to "the world's best". Good fly halves, yes but never spoken about in legendary terms as your list of centre's (by example) with maybe the exception of Naas. The AB's historically produce top world class fly halves and then of course the Fly half of all fly halves Gareth Edwards (Wales British Lions). Why? Anyone?

I missed Joel Stransky and Morné Steyn in that list.

Honiball the best…. ( nice to see what Pollard could do if we ever get away from this wretched kicking away all our possession by 9)

Met die Curriebeker-finaal in 1976 tussen Vrystaat en WP was die voorwedstryd Vrystaat teen Noord-Transvaal se onder 19s. Daar was so 'n blondekoppie wat die bal vanaf elke plek oorgeskop het. Dis die eerste keer wat ek die NAAS fenomeen waargeneem het.

Naas Botha. Greatest flyhalve in history. Amen.

Honnibal was schooled by the Lions.

Quite strange that nobody talks about these super talented african and coloured flyhalves who rose to greatness against all odds: 1. Peter Mkata 2. Errol Tobias 3.Dixie Mokoena 4. Eric Majola 5. Phakamile Lubambo 6. Kennedy Tsimba These were highly intelligent, gifted men. The late Eric Majola was even prevented from going to the UK to play rugby in the 1960s there. He was destined to become a British Lion as he had no opportunities in SA, his country of birth. So great was the man. These were top Springboks who were in the league of Phil Bennet, Steve Larkham, and the great Hugo Porta , if not better!!!

Henry Honeyball, probably one of the worlds best. His only weakness was place kicking and he wasn't too shabby there. He put fear into opposing players before they even went on the field. Would love to have seen Naas playing in the professional era, a true genius but would he have handled the physical game and tackling?

Forget about the others.Naas Botha was the King of them all.

Naas a great attacking fly half but an absolute liability in defence

Morne Steyn?

Mr 1995 world cup drop goal Stransky???

Oom Jannie in die skare!

Ou lem tackle die strond uit die oposisie.

Bennie Osler should have been on the list

morne steyn ??!!!!!

Great group. But whoever compiled this has serious blinkers on to omit Gerald Bosche.

The lost art of the drop goal

Naas bly baas

I am no Nasty fan but ill give credit where its due....

Naas is Baas!

This is a true reflection of the best of the best! This genius came in at number 19 on Rapport list of the best players. Dr. Danie Craven called him a GENIUS! He should have been in the first 3!

Naas before Honiball!? Madness. Honiball may be the best fly half of all time, never mind just best springbok fly half.

😂naas dropgoal king but Errol Tobias was his match

Braam van Straaten was ook n goeie loskakel

Earl Rose???

Joel stransky over the 95 period,played out of his skin

What about Braam van straten and Jannie de Beer lance shearil 😂❤

No tobias, he created more tries for all his team mates, ask danie gerber, honibal only 1 try for boks ok he can tackle !🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

I see people asking for Morne Steyn. Morne who? In the big scheme of things, he's a nobody.

Watched this again....Naas is and was the best 10 ever!!