Go Jonny Go
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Go Jonny Go
Very good career- at his peak a real threat ball in in hand
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67274678
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Re: Go Jonny Go
Great player at his peak. Could so easily have just traded off being fast and had an average career, but he worked so hard on his all round game, all the way through and turned himself into the best version of himself. Outrageous that he never went with the Lions.
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Yep, started as a crazy X factor player with his speed and unpredictability and ended up a very good allrounder who worked hugely on his defensive game especially.Puja wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:30 pm Great player at his peak. Could so easily have just traded off being fast and had an average career, but he worked so hard on his all round game, all the way through and turned himself into the best version of himself. Outrageous that he never went with the Lions.
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This bears a few replays. He did score some crackers.
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I was there, brilliant try.
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All the more satisfying for being the sort of try we've had to watch their wingers score against us so many times.
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He scored a couple of belters against South Africa on the tour in 2018:
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A true classic wing with speed to burn and a nose for the line. Right up there with Duckham and Rory Underwood. Always liked him, even when he scored a length-of-the field solo scorcher against Ireland!
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I'd certainly rank them 1. Duckham, 2. Underwood, 3. May - as all-round players. Maybe, May was the quickest??? All three were very effective in their time but they were all so different. Duckham's side-step remains etched in my memory.
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More Dan Luger and Tony Underwood than Duckham and Rory
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Rory was effin quick, and apparently timed quicker running with the ball somehow. There's a few i'd have ahead of May tbh.
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Did you ever come across a winger called Steven Hayter? Played at junior level with the Underwoods and claims to have been quicker. I only know him via his carpet business.Banquo wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:17 pmRory was effin quick, and apparently timed quicker running with the ball somehow. There's a few i'd have ahead of May tbh.
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Big claim. I've played against Tony and he was effin quick.Oakboy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:34 pmDid you ever come across a winger called Steven Hayter? Played at junior level with the Underwoods and claims to have been quicker. I only know him via his carpet business.
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Cannot wait for the punchline to this one.Oakboy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:34 pmDid you ever come across a winger called Steven Hayter? Played at junior level with the Underwoods and claims to have been quicker. I only know him via his carpet business.
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Quite. Steve is a decent guy. Played in the Midlands (Coventry??), I think, but had a bad impact injury in early twenties resulting in removal of the kneecap and retirement.Banquo wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:44 pmBig claim. I've played against Tony and he was effin quick.
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No, genuine question without ulterior motive. Sorry.

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got to feature 'pile' and 'burns', but I just can't put it together
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Jonny is/was infinitely better than Dan Luger (who should never have gone to the 03 WC ahead of JSD - still boils my p**s) and Tony Underwood but not quite at the levels of Rory Underwood and DD.
Capable of scoring ridiculous tries his growth as a player on the international stage was visible for all to see. He went from being an elusive out and out gas man to one of the worlds best wingers in his prime with a fine all round game.
I was privileged to watch him grow up at Glaws where we knew early on we had a special talent. Very much a ‘one off’ character, very charming and a little off the wall, but a genuinely good guy.
His longevity and dedication to being a better player are not to be sniffed at.
Capable of scoring ridiculous tries his growth as a player on the international stage was visible for all to see. He went from being an elusive out and out gas man to one of the worlds best wingers in his prime with a fine all round game.
I was privileged to watch him grow up at Glaws where we knew early on we had a special talent. Very much a ‘one off’ character, very charming and a little off the wall, but a genuinely good guy.
His longevity and dedication to being a better player are not to be sniffed at.
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very good player, but you've reminded me of JSD again. boooilovelamp wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:52 pm Jonny is/was infinitely better than Dan Luger (who should never have gone to the 03 WC ahead of JSD - still boils my p**s) and Tony Underwood but not quite at the levels of Rory Underwood and DD.
Capable of scoring ridiculous tries his growth as a player on the international stage was visible for all to see. He went from being an elusive out and out gas man to one of the worlds best wingers in his prime with a fine all round game.
I was privileged to watch him grow up at Glaws where we knew early on we had a special talent. Very much a ‘one off’ character, very charming and a little off the wall, but a genuinely good guy.
His longevity and dedication to being a better player are not to be sniffed at.
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