All Black #773 Colin Farrell, widely regarded as possibly the most hapless All Black of all time. Selected on recommendation of Bryan Williams, the 21 year old full back played 2 tests against the British & Irish Lions in 1977 which involved a load of fumbling (one of which errors led to a try) and a dozen kicks coming off his shin.
It genuinely looked like the All Blacks had just given the shirt to a lucky fan on a day they were one short. Even the official All Blacks website notes he “made a host of errors” and was “out of his depth”.
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This poster of this video is a piece of shit lols
Public enemy No 1 in 1977. Which is a pretty sad indictment on NZ in the 70s. Watched all of these games o. DVD a few years back and none of fit was as bad as made out at the time (including the 3 man scrums – the Lions forwards were better but not hugely). Obvs Farrell didn’t shine. But basically it was seen as anti NZ behaviour not to take catches on the full and kick 50m for touch. Think there was a lot of hate for a young Aucklander coming from nowhere into the Test side. Had a good career with Auckland after. Apparenlty Couldn’t go out anywhere for ages as he’d be lined up by dickheads. There was an article about him in the paper not so long ago and he wasn’t bitter at about it ( most would be).
Pretty crap conditions. I don't remember him being bad as a kid so he must have been ok. I remember others more so who I didn't think we're too great.
Great player. Massive punt. Huge heart. Great timing. Top bloke.
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poor Colin lol please post a video of his awesome try… man what a bastard video this is hahaha
Was selected for the All Blacks when was past his prime. An honest provincial player whose introduction to international rugby coincided with an injury depleted team. Bryan Williams indicated it was very unfair to him to be selected with little time to prepare for the jump to that next level of rugby.
Haha what a mullet
Heard of Caleb Ralph?
Take this down, he does have a family you know. So disrespectful
This brings me tears of utter laughter, I love it..what do they say, that laughter is the best medicine.
He got picked for a reason. I watched Richie Mo'unga successfully kick a goal in front of 58,000 people while a giant screen behind the goalposts showed a close up of his face staring back at him while he lined up the kick. Playing under that pressure takes a special kind of mental skill. If anyone hasnt fumbled or crumbled under pressure they havent been living their best life. Collin Farrell was a All Black.
No such thing as a 'bad' All Black imho. Best National team ever and I don't even support them.
Bullshite post
I haven't read any comments, but you should pull this vid down. What a shitty thing to post. Not in the spirit of the game we love. Posting trolling crap like this isn't very sportsman-like!
Well you know we all have our off days
If you select 1 min of mistakes and ignore the rest of a career, then they're all bad.
Alan Hewson was also pretty dodgy at times, but he also won games.
I wonder how many could take those high balls, in the wind, mud etc, with those old balls being like heavy soap and a large forward pack running at you?
Not to many.
Ooohhh this is fantastic butter fingers 😂😂😂 but who cares its just a good laugh
He played some good games for Auckland
I’d say the big occasion got to him, every back has had at least one bad day, they’d be lying if they said they’d never
Even worse actor
with the worst hairstyle as well
Colin Farrell is still involved with the Suburbs club here in Auckland . The Man is still giving back to the game . Total respect to Colin indeed
This video should be taken down off YouTube. It’s wrong to publicly display a video denigrating someone who is playing a sport for their country. The man is doing something special and positive for himself and his country. Rant over just my opinion.
Rvstng. Bad day at the office.
Tuesday ngt — April 4, 2023. Prlcty bsyrd.
He's still an All Black which is more than you'll ever be.
Played a terrible Alexander the Great as well.
Change title of this click bait. Person that posted the video needs an uppercut.
………he got on the field, as an All Black, more then most of us can ever dream off.
What a dumb comment for a All Black…So what you go do better …Down grading fuller..Etah look at your self ..
Farrell had massive skills, harsh call. Once an All Black always an All Black. So many of us dreamed of being one, he achieved it.
That All Black pack was destroyed by the Lions, and the weather was horrendous in 1977, not great for a young attacking full back!
RTS is the worst
Bad Taste title.
Oh Bullshit
At least he made it bruh.