Phil Bennett Tribute - The Fly Half Stepper
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RIP Phil Bennett. The greatest fly half of all time! This English fan grew up seeing you make fools of so many England XVs! Indeed, you fooled so many. Fleet of foot and possessed of a wonderful rugby brain, you made rugby the wonderful game it is. And throughout, you were always so modest and understated. A remarkable human being. Thank you for all the memories - that try for the Barbarians, which you began with such scintillating nerve, panache and genius and which was finished off by the great Gareth Edwards shall go down in history as the finest try ever. Speed you well, Mr Bennett. Thank you.
The greatest flyhalf I ever saw! Killer sidestep off both feet, a fast jinking runner with great hands. Paired with Edwards he became an unstoppable force. RIP Phil, we won't see your like ever again!
Sad news this evening. Best wishes to Phil's family. I hope it will be some comfort to them to know how much affection we all have for his brilliant talent and his natural humility. Surely an example to everyone. RIP Benny
I'm an Englishman but I witnessed Phil Bennett play the great game and he was absolutely magnificent! He nobley represented his country and the British and Irish Lions. He was a humble, charming man who played the game with panache and style! God bless you Phil !⚘⚘🙏🙏🏴🏴
@@davidgreen6848
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT.
And to think he had to fill Barry John’s boots. He didn’t do a bad job did he.
He did an outstanding job, far better than I thought anyone could.
Phil Bennett being commentated on by Bill McLaren . . . perfection
Just seen the sad news. RIP from an England supporter. Genius.
Saturday afternoon, Millwall are playing away and I can’t get to the match. There’s nothing much of sporting interest going on in London that appeals to me so I have a look at “Grandstand” to see what’s on. Someone is talking about the upcoming Rugby match between the Barbarians and the All Blacks. Rugby!! bloody hell not rugby, isn’t there anything else on the télé? In the background the spectators are singing away and it all sounds very festive. OK there’s nothing else on…I’ll give it a chance.
All I knew about rugby is that the ball has to be passed backwards and that’s about all.
The next 80 minutes turned out to be probably the most enjoyable team game of any sport that I ever saw….and I didn’t even understand the rules! It was the first two minutes that got me hooked and it was because of Phil Bennet who initiated what is arguably the greatest try ever scored That game introduced me to rugby and I have been a fan ever since. Thank you Phil.
I'm Scottish, but Wales were my team as a kid!
Phil Bennett was the reason I became a fly-half at school!
The Mighty Phil Bennett. Sleep well and thank you.
As an Englishman it almost pains me to say this but there were none better then or since. Saw him live at the old Cardiff Arms Park... what a player. RIP.
As an irishman too!!
Phil Bennet - magnificent!! It's art, it's poetry, it's brilliant. What a privilege it was to see him play. And I'm English. Thanks for sharing.
To have grown up in the '70's and to be able to watch Phil and the other legends of Wales play their glorious brand of rugby , was indeed a privilege.
What a time it was to be alive and......to be Welsh.
And to be a rugby lover anywhere -- thanks to TV we could all see those glorious Welsh backs in action.
@@WaferBrik Absolutely right !
The master fly half. We often talk about French flair but Phil Bennett exemplified Welsh magic. Wonderful memories. Thanks for posting.
One thing that is hard to capture on clips like this is the fact that he played like this, week in, week-out, at club level, despite being targetted by opposition sides. The archetypal example was the famous Llanelli win over the All Blacks touring side in 1972. The ABs attempted to brutalise the Scarlets, yet Bennett rose above it all and gave a strategic masterclass
RIP Phil and my condolences to those closest to you. A legend of the game here in Wales and this is sad news for the rugby community. I had the pleasure of meeting you about 15 years ago and you were an absolute gentleman ❤
I'm not a huge rugby fan but there are a few Welsh names which really stuck in my mind from the 70's and they were Gareth Edwards, JPR Williams, JJ Williams and Phil Bennett. I remember how good all of those guys were and particularly Phil with his almost lightning fast acceleration. Wales has lost one of its favourite rugby sons. RIP
A pure rugby talent ....so sad he's died. Grew up watching him .74 lions he was galaxy class on that tour .
He will live forever
When you watch the try he scored for Wales versus Ireland in 1976, on scoring he was given a pat of appreciation by the Irish outside half Barry McGann, one player acknowledging the skill of another, that says it all really.
Wonderful player to watch.
Rest in peace. 🙏
Well spotted. I went back for a second look. Class by McGann.
R.I.P. Benny. One of the best side steppers ever. A joy to watch.
One of the greatest players ever.............and, without a doubt, scored the best ever try against my beloved All Blacks.
He was pure class, old school and a true gentleman of our wonderful game.
He will be always remembered and never forgotten by all of New Zealand rugby players and rugby fans alike.
Rest in peace Phil, you will always be in our hearts with fond memories............
Much Aroha (love and respect) to his family and the passionate people of Wales.
Bug Jim New Zealand x
A very gracious comment as well. Kiwis just want to see the best rugby played. You got that from Benny!
About the only player who could send his hips and legs in one direction, whilst his upper body points in the other direction - all at speed..... No wonder opponents could barely lay a hand on him..... Cannon of a right foot to boot (pun intended). Absolute gent too. Condolences to the family and friends of Phil Bennett. RIP.
From an era when Rugby WAS Rugby ...played by 'normal' people who weren't bulked up Hookers hooked, fly halves danced. You don't see those skills anymore - it's all about power nowadays and, in my opinion, Rugby is just not the same. Wales produced many many magnificent players and it's a sheer joy to watch Bennett. Great video.
RIP Phil Bennett. Inspirational rugby legend.
Another legend gone. Phil Bennett captained the 1977 Lions tour of New Zealand - they were here for three months and played twenty-five games. My father and I decided that we would see as many of the games in the North Island as we could get to and wound up seeing six. Bennett played in most of them and we were amazed at his skills - he was on another level entirely.
After he retired from playing, All Black teams touring Great Britain would make a point of visiting him when they were in Wales.
Footnote: I miss the game as it was played in those days. With the enormous changes since Rugby went professional, the game has evolved out of all recognition and I can hardly bear to watch it now.
You're right about Phil and, sadly, you're right about the way the game has gone. The magic the little guys like Bennett and John provided has been squeezed out.
I remember watching the 5 nations in the 70s with my Dad and being completely mesmerised by him. A magician. My condolences to his family. Hope it helps that he brought such utter joy to us all.
After Barry John retired everyone thought Wales would miss him, then Phil Bennett comes along....RIP Benny and thanks Andrew for the video.
A joy to watch. One of the finest players ever to grace the field, it is like watching ballet.
He wasn’t a rugby player, he was a magician!!!
never seen a player like him...he was amazing
The George Best of rugby ,an absolute genius!
I can’t find the words, I just keep smiling. Ah, yes, “poetry in motion”!
What three quarters the Welsh produced back in the 1970s.and what an outside half to conduct them!Phil Bennett was a mercurial genius whose vision, awareness, tactical acumen and sheer force of will made him an outstanding outside half! He had everything and remained grounded and level headed In everything he undertook. This English rugby fan witnessed his genius and I will be forever grateful I did! This is a very sad say for rugby union football! Phil Bennett R.I.P. 🙏🙏⚘⚘
Quality & class in equal measure.Wonderful player.
That was the attraction of rugby back then, watching talented players like Bennett, Duckham, Gibson and McGeechan running with the ball into space and beating men with pace and footwork.
Today's rugby is just a borefest of guys ploughing into each other and setting up countless phases.
What a player. Would have been a superstar in any era. RIP (Yorkshire and England)
The best ever flyhalf? Some say it is Dan Carter, but I think he’s simply the most complete rugby player ever; Bennett, for me, defines what a flyhalf is supposed to be and is the measure against which all others are judged, including Dan Carter, whom I think came closest to matching the late, great Welsh legend.
think he was better than carter
@@paulrichards6894
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT.
@@paulrichards6894 That’s what I’m saying - although I still think DC was the more complete player in that he had all the rugby skills and no shortage of athletic talent, Bennett (and Barry John with him) epitomise flyhalf play in my mind, and by comparison, were better flyhalves than rugby players (if that makes any sense to you?).
@@feliscorax saw him once in a M+S i thought in Cardiff but my wife tells me it was in Swansea.....he was quite small
@@paulrichards6894 Aye, well, Rugby did used to be a game for all sizes. Professionalism has largely killed that phenomenon: flyhalves nowadays need to be able to tackle like Wilkinson or else the general public seems to think they’re no good. Witness George Ford: best tackle completion rates on the field throughout the season, but such a pipsqueak he gets dragged backwards by larger players, such that one wonders if players of his build might be best to specialise as scrumhalves instead.
Poetry in motion. He had huge boots to fill, & fill them he did. As a Scotland fan I could only admire his genius and artistry. Condolences to his family, but know how highly regarded he is still.
RIP. One of the all-time greats of any sport.
RIP and thanks for the wonderful childhood memories ... pure magic
RIP Phil Bennett you gave us so much on and off the pitch - Diolch Phil
Thanks for the memories rest in peace
RIP Phil. 😢
Another of the 70's greats passes away. Always remembered Phil, never ever forgotten
Legend , the greatest number 10 ever , RIP Phil your name will live on forever and your tries will be watched over and over again 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
The George Best of Rugby!
Great fly half. Not only a great side stepper, runner, kicker he was also top drawer at what they call game management these days. A great leader of a 3/4 line. Sad loss.
R.I.P Phil Bennett
A magician/wizard/athlete/sportsman/rapier but always a gentleman. I saw him give a great speech a few years ago. He was a tiny guy which just made me admire him more. Played the game in its best era and for me will remain in the top One of running fly halfs
The man was a genius, and a wonderful human being. RIP benny
I thought “great, we’ve got rid of Barry John, now we can win” and along comes Phil Bennett. His side steps are there for all to see but it’s also his pace that made those openings.
It’s very sad that PB has gone at a relatively young age but, unfortunately, we all die at some point. The legacy that PB left behind will still be there long after mere mortals like me are forgotten
After Barry John, it was a case of where do Wales go from here? Well, along came this lad, and they went on with interest. I only wish I could discover the whereabouts of the "Welsh Fly Half " factory; I would make a fortune! (I have a feeling it is somewhere in Snowdonia!) I have to say here that I am an Englishman, who is old enough to remember Phil Bennett in his prime. I too am shocked and saddened at his passing.
It was without doubt somewhere deep in Carmarthenshire.🤩 Sadly seems to have been filled in after Shane .
Just makes me think of Saturdays and Sundays rugby special, watching great games with my dad back in the day. Just a outstanding player in just a fantastic time .
A great if ever there was one. Rip Phil, condolences to his family.
Rest In Peace Phil... Always will remember watching you practice in Felinfoel Park when I was a kid..
My childhood hero..
Always respected by everyone and rightly so..
One of the 70s greatest players in one of the greatest teams Rip phil
RIP, Phil. Poetry in motion.
RIP Phil Bennett
Oh, just pure class.
RIP Phil Bennett - After he came to NZ we realised we had to play better.
We are all just witnesses of time , and I'm so happy that I saw one of the greatest number 10 play at his best for my beloved WALES
Thanks Andrew. A perfect showcase for his brilliance. RIP Phil.
Lots of memories
Extraordinary player. The side step king.
Rest in peace Benny.
RIP true legend of the game. he'll be in the XV in elysium for sure.
Possibly the finest exponent of the killer side-step, one which seemingly had the ability to tear whole continents apart. RIP
All class Phil.........back when rugby was still interesting and entertaining..........even a scrum these days makes me lose the will to live.
One can only dream of achieving something similar to Bennet's talented sidesteps
Rip 🙏 legend
Rip Phil Bennett 🏴 the little Welsh 🏉 sporting genius.
Shane Williams hero. Comparisons are obvious.
Every defence knew what he was going to do but they were still fooled by it
Gareth Edwards has said that even Phil Bennett didn't know what he was going to do. An absolute magician.
What an incredible player! Poetry in morion. Had the pleasure of meeting him about 20 years ago in a bar in Australia - a true gentleman. RIP Benny and thank you.
Kiwi fan here. RIP Phil Bennett. Not many players have made All Black defenders look hapless. You did. Much love and respect to your family brother.
I don’t know where to start, awesome. You don’t see enough players with his flair and vision today
Magic! Hopefully there's still room in modern rugby for this breed of players.
I am afraid not. For top class rugby you have to be 14 stone plus and built like a tank. It's a different game now, unfortunately.
@@danieldarcy7862 Maybe they should consider reduction to 11 a side?
Or maybe it's me the one who should consider watching rugby sevens, even though 7 goes too far imho....
RIP🙏
I remember him running down an Australian number 15, for his Llanelli Scarlets at Stradey great pace and tackle. Australia came back at end, game ended in a draw, 25 or 22 all, can't quite remember. All the best, Phil. 😐
Phil Bennett my all time favourite rugby player so exciting and skilful to watch rest in peace sir.
RIP Phil.
What a wonderful player. That sidestep plus the acceleration. Beautiful to watch every time.
What a superb alll round player definitely one of the all time greats and so humble may he rest in peace
RIP Benny 🙏🏴
As an Englishman I have to say through gritted teeth the best two sidesteppers I’ve ever seen are Phil Bennett and Dai Watkins
As another Englishman I’d have to agree re Bennett (just cos I’ve not seen enough of Watkins) and I’d say that I’d rather have 1 Phil Bennett than 10 Owen Farrells. What a player! As someone whose introduction to rugby was a fair bit down to a BBC “101 Greatest Tries” VHS video I loved those Wales and Lions players. Also, I saw JJ Williams in there. RIP fella
How very magnanimous of you! As a Welshman I have to applaud you and say, ‘well done sir’.
Shane Williams too.....
Gerald Davies.
There's so many of them from 🏴
Yes, but don't forget Dai Duckham. He was one of yours and had an unbelievable sidestep.
RIP
He will live in our memory as one of the best 10 ever. RIP.
So happy I’m from Wales, the history in rugby, the legends, the strength, speed, agility, can’t wait for us to come back. World had better prepare for our next golden age
I hope and pray !
They'll have to wait a very long time afraid.
Simply the greatest fly half of them all..RIP Phill Bennett..
The try for the lions against south Africa he literally floats above the ground when he sidesteps.
My dad was mk rugby coach. I grew up watching these heroes
Rip
1970's that Barbarians try. Engraved on my mind forever. Phil Bennet R.I.P. and thanks for the memories.
RIP Benny.
Fabulous player, we won't see his like again. Rest in peace Phil.
rip phil bennett past away yesterday age 73
Those were the days
Phill bennett the legend
Best fly half wales has ever had.
Phil Bennet was one of the greats of all time rest in peace great man
Unarguably the greatest fly half of all time. From an Englishman
RIP.
Poetry in motion, pure magic, a great Welshman and a great human being.
The George Best of Rugby