Our Story: Billy and Mako Vunipola
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- čas přidán 17. 10. 2019
- Hear Billy and Mako tell their story in their own words, from watching their father play for Tonga at Rugby World Cup 1999, to family, friends and what it means to pull on the England shirt.
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These men are a fine example of faith and discipline I love them and there beliefs 👍😇
You can hear the Tongan accent in billy. Amazing role model for Tongan kids or teenagers or anyone letting them know they can do anything. Always respect for these two men.
Manu Vunipola..... Literally sounds like a beast
As a Tongan, I'm more inclined to cheer for the wallabies since they have a history of great Tongan players but these two I love watching!
What a wonderful story. It's amazing to see that no matter where we are as tongans in the world, we will always have our humble spirit, our family and our faith in God who gave us the honour and opportunity to glorify him in the sporting arena!
These two didn't need to learn rugby, it's in their core DNA
Well put.
That’s racist, but so Godamn true
Henry Czekalowski how is that racist🤦🏿♂️ their family before them all played/coached rugby
Also helps they played at a young age lol
@@henryczekalowski8416 there whole family played if you were watching
Thank you... Mr. Vinipola.. Snr. You forged your sons of thunder, they will always have each other, thanks to you.. and, so shall we. 🇬🇧
I'm french but I like them, it’s touching, two big rocks with a huge heart !
Where ever in the world you find islanders you will no doubt find a strong bond with immediate and distant family members living near by,i think it's instilled at a early age especially when living a far.im a toa samoa supporter but I appreciate all the island brother's and sisters representing our Pacific region.
Quite possibly the best interview I’ve seen. Lots of heart, emotion, pain and triumph. Best of luck to you both Mako and Billy!
this was good but I would suggest there are better interviews out there. Try this one out for size: czcams.com/video/lvPxRyIWWX8/video.html
As Pacific Islander I love what Billy said. Even though they play for England, they themselves represent there upbringing. I'm obviously not playing at the level they're at but even my local grassroots have that mentality thinking of my family, grandparents sacrifices that were made for me to be able to live in nation like this playing rugby
it's always heart warming and humbling hearing stories of these players, Maro Itoje, Sam Underhill and even like Siya Kolisi and Duane Vermulen from SA, how they're all in common with humble upbringing and their maturity growth as fine international players.
Good work bros. Always cheer for you boys and the uso Manu Tuilagi. Good luck against the mighty all blacks this weekend 👏
Huge respect for these guys. I do just wonder what Tonga could be like if they had all the Tongan born players.....
Neither of the brothers are Tongan Born, just BTW...
@@daniefranzsen8695 you don't have to be born in Tonga to be Tongan.
@@patricktahitahi9510 i agree 100%. And these 2 boys are Tongan. Mr Reef's comment however refers to Tongan-Born players, and I was simply stating facts that neither of them were actually born in Tonga. Thats all.
Probably not as good as they are now.
where they was born does not make them the players they are. the clubs and nations who have invested in them, trained them etc all makes them the players they are.
Englands best players right here. They lead by example as being the biggest, but also the most hard working players in the squad. With them im sure we can go on to win the RWC!
TheGreatTreeswinger guess what you didn’t win the World Cup, we did.
All the way from RSA 🇿🇦
Kwabena Malgas I am yet to encounter a South African that isn’t a complete prick. Are there any?
@@MKRM27 The lack of sportsmanship in that country actually astounds me
What a nice pair! Good on you lads.
Great Respect for the Vunipola Brothers. Doing an awesome service for Team England and the English rugby fans world all over.
Super video. Billy is a good player but Mako is another level entirely. World class loosehead when fully fit. Interesting, thanks.
Reading Billy's book right now. It definitely gives a great insight to how islander boys are brought up and how rugby is a part of their lives, whether they like it or not.
really insightful so good to listen to Mako peace upon you
Interesting that Mako has a bit of a Welsh accent but Billy doesn't.
Yea
Billy has a hint of a Cardiff accent
I was thinking the same, though Billy went to secondary school in England and to an posh fee paying school (Harrow) so he probably lost his Welsh accent there.
They both have a Welsh accent, Mako is Cardiff accented. Billy is more slight.
So what wanker old woman
Brilliant! As a Welshman living in Japan for 20 years,,,,,It is great to hear Makos Welsh accent! They are both incredible World class players,,,, but I think their cousin Tauloupe....has the edge hey? A great video. Thank you.
Imagine trying to stop those two fighting 😂
Easy just get/tell their mum. The end
😂
World Class Family
Hows mako 28 he looks 45
Cheeky bastard bet u look 59
William Fell You think top flight rugby in the front row is easy on the body?
@@un7490 Don't think he means it as an insult, Legend, but yes he does look very old for his age!
Maybe 😂
@@chrismcgowan5180 so what we can't help that srupid
Two grand lads. Worked hard to get as good as they are, let us hope that they and their team mates are rewarded.
Mako lucks so much like his dad
Man it’s crazy listening to a poly people around the world with there accent
I'm going to go to watch your match.
I'm excited. Everyone is very handsome and gentlemen and strong.
I think any English supporter would agree these guys are a great asset to the England team! They bring great strength and dedication to the wonderful game!
Go on boys win the World Cup tomorrow!!
As an Englishman I hate they way rugby has gone I would like a rule not born here can't Play for us, we're turning into Wales any one from any where how can a country say they won something when most of the players weren't born on home soil, this is just my thoughts not bothered about yours so I don't read replies 🏴🏴🏴
Top blokes......fantastic players....:-)
BIlly's Eye at 3:54
Vunipola clearly come from good stock.
Always show love to these 2 and Manu Tuilagi and all the islanders playing for other countries! #PacificPride
Hi mako and Billy it's lala I miss u guys🥰😋🥰😇🙏🏽
Well said both men. Nice vid
love you blokes x
Tonga/English legends
worth the watch
they lived in wales most of their lives and have welsh accents but still play for engalnd.
Really cool guys
Malo tokos ❤️❤️
Total respect for these British warriors mscdf
Legends
Remember him coaching Bristol Saracens he had legs like tree stumps and pure gentleman!
🏴Bring the trophy home tomorrow lads 👊🏻👊🏻🏴
Humble😷🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
ealing trailfinders haha right down the road for me
2/11/19.
About to win a world cup.
Vanapula ENGLISH RUGBY future looks healthy. Well worth a true all in punt.
Tbese two played at butnham on sea rugby club
billy went to visit Royston rugby club in 2018
I said the car story because i listen to billys audio book
Billy is the best in the world at present,, all means nothing though if we don't beat the All Blacks
💙💙💙💙💙
What a beast
Meaning?
Un meaning that he is a monster
Un you never heard that term before? Lol
@@un7490 are you the vunipolas body guard by any chance?
Declan Kent hahah probs are mate Hahaha
such a poly thing to say 😂 "get out the car, run home"
A fine example of Islander beef
CASTLE SCHOOL KINGS
Everyone confused about their accents it’s because the way they probably speak Tongan at home conflicts with their accents which is why it may sound weird as an islander who grew up in Australia a lot of islanders sound different to people lol no matter where we live we seem to have different messed up accents to everyone 😂
Hence why the kid says Foot then recorrects his pronunciation
It's a Welsh accent via pontypool
Wonder if they remember when they lived in Wales and one of them said they could never play for England after being with their Welsh friends.
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Why does maku look about 20 years older than Billy
Congratulations boys for beating the all blacks, I hope you guys get the W against SA this week.
1:01 he club they are playing against is my club!
8:29 lmaooooo
Hh that's funny
Gutted these lads dont play for wales, welsh team would be soo good with them two
@Tim Loves Bacon you do know both of them grew up in Wales and started playing rugby in Wales right?
I love their accents and they are hearty
Pontypool accents
Felt like I was watching a therapy session, grown men describing there strict father and him kinda forcing them to play.
Poppa knows best look at the both champions
1:08 far right
" 8 " read 18
their cousin toby faletau is the best no8 in the world.
chris davies yeh I mean Kieran Reid , Louis picomoles , parrise , Toby faletau isn’t the best 8
@@llyJyce i disagree
@Tim Loves Bacon no Iranian
Good luck tomorrow guys.
Goodluck for the game semis against AB's hope yous are well prepared . Ofa atu and go tongan nationals and allblacks 😂😂
It would appear the whole team was well prepared, very well prepared infact :)
Malie!
They should be playing for wales...
@John Hackett as opposed to pigs playing for England?
#MMT
Polys in England
England always
Ofa atu kau tama
How the fuck did Wales let them play for England🙈🙈🙈
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just glad they didnt play for Wales
Same. Would be a waste of talent on the bench
Wille Ofahenguae put some steel in the Australian scrum in the early 90s, Isitolo Maka may have been the most devastating running no.8 I've seen, but subtle racism in NZ rugby at the time kept him out. Israel Folau was one of the most gifted ball runners, when not proselytysing and who can compare to Jonah Lomu? Tolo Latu and Taniela Tupou will be playing for the Wallabies tonight.
@Kramer. Over the years there have been various great and good Tongans playing in many different countries. It says alot of them as a people that they can make it dispite the challenges.
Maka was shit. No fitness
Mako has the strongest welsh accent
You need to go to Wales ! My Auntie is barely understandable!
No he doesn't
he grew up in wales
Haha you can hear their accents coming through quite strong but not that noticeable , would be hard to pick where they're from if you didn't know. To all the twats whinging about foreign players , go have a look through your own family trees and i'm sure you'll get a little shock.
First
Always
Mako looks 50
hard work pays....England to win the RWCup 2019, if not Ikale Tahi lolss
Billy stop just get people to buy your book
And yet English fans still accuse NZ of poaching Island talent
Should of stayed and played for wales boys instead of taking the pay and travelling over the bridge.
Tim Loves Bacon Hahahaha a country with a population less than greater Manchester should t be able to compete with the biggest rfu in the world. On paper England should win everything, guess England are the real chokers 😂😂
Watched manu at school boy level and he was p average but then again Marcus Smith was also average af until year 13
England. Its where you go when youre not good enough to make it in NZ
Nick Mitchell ...but now they’re on the finals
19-7 next.
Nz overhyped
Well SA won the 🏆 😂
Wow boys, your dad really didn’t know how to be a parent.
Probably not for you to judge though is it :)
There playing for their country wtf are you doing
@@petrolstationchip342 He's probably still living with his Dad lol
M Kayi
Looks like they turned out great to me. What are you on about ?
As Tongans, this is how we are raised, especially in countries like Australia/NZ. Our parents really do want the best for us and this form of parenting is no exception.
Legends