Mike Catt talks about tackling Big Jonah Lomu

Mike Catt talking about his first initiation to Jonah during the 1995 RWC All Blacks vs England Semi-final. Catt explaining how he tackled Jonah.

[ianpl]

Its good how he can laugh about it now, signs of a good bloke .

[johnwagg]

One of the classiest interviews in sports. Good on you Mike. Not many people who get flattened can get up and smile about it. You recognize how big of a moment it is for the sport and just deal with the fact that even though you are on the receiving end it’s still an amazing play.

[rustknale]

Fair play Mike Catt. A story well told with humour and respect. Love you Jonah.

[clickitcricket]

Great sport Mike Catt. I was reading the other day that Jonah was asked to do some promotion work way way back when, and they wanted to use the clip where he (Jonah) mows Catt over but Jonah said an emphatic ""NO"" because he did not want to hurt Catt or humiliate him by means of the constant reply of this particular clip in the name of this particular promotion. (something like that anyway) Jonah was a lovely person on the field and most certainly off it. Very humble and giving of his time and heart because thats what he was made of. He will be missed so much by many around the world. <3

[BDKOP]

People always mock Mike Catt for this try however Johan Lomu is a freak of nature so in my opinion for a man of Mike Catt's size to see a Rhino running at him and actually go down in a position to actually make a direct hit shows total commitment and passion to stop him. I don't think anyone else would have been able to stop him in that situation either. Epic try however Mike Catt I salute you for your bravery.

[thekububeach]

Mike Catt is such a good sport. He didn't feel humiliated by Lomu, it's just part of the game. How can't you not love rugby?

RIP Jonah. You don't have to suffer anymore. Rest well.

[patricknaera]

Two things I like and note about this iconic rugby momemt. The great late Jonah Lomu but the great respect that Mike and other English greats extend to Jonah.

[cyclingnut]

Jonah Lomu did this to so many players a true legend

[wekiwisdofly]

Well Catt went on to be a world champion 8 years later so congrats to him!

[kiniviliamebaravilala]

Very Humbling in Deed Mr.Mike Cart... That was pure and honestly said...

[snowman]

Mike Catt respect . Good man, I have had the privilege of seeing Mr Lomu in person, he had thunder in his feet and gold in his heart. May he enjoy Valhalla.

[twmlloyd]

top man catty, RIP Jonah, so sadly missed

[carl]

Will Carling probably said, "I even slowed him down for you mate?!"

[malcolmmoses]

I have huge respect for all rugby players then, who tried on a one on one to stop this guy!It was just impossible!

[hubenyenkanna]

This man had a great career. Featured in two rwc finals... Winning 2003 and being the oldest man to feature in a final at 36 years old(2007)

[donnybrascocoliogne]

LOL...Crikeyz, all I remember was Keith Quinn commentating quote when this happened was..."Oh o. O. Oh" 😂😂😂 Nothing like getting steamrolled by a Legend. 👍👍👍

[obadiahspong]

Top Bloke Mike. Treasure the RWC medal you finally and deservedly won.

[chosenonexthenewgeneration]

Your the man Mike to even think of standing in front of lomu to tackle him you need balls of steel respect bro. Classic banter from big Robin Brooke tough bastard lol.

[Henzary]

Sounds like he was trying to justify why he missed the tackle or at least put the blame on his mates and physics. lol  Good on you Mike Catt for trying to tackle the big man.

[lobotimiseaha]

RIP Lomu and just read Landing my feet...brilliant