WATCH: Semi Radradra ‘Lomu’ed’ England in rampaging performance at Twickenham

Jared Wright
Fiji's Semi Radradra flattens Max Malins and All Blacks' Jonah Lomu rampages over Mike Catt - England

Semi Radradra and Jonah Lomu.

Semi Radradra was in a destructive mood on Saturday afternoon at Twickenham, producing a stellar performance in Fiji’s historic victory.

Radradra was a standout for the Pacific Islanders as they stunned England and became the first Tier Two team to defeat the Red Rose in an official Test match in their 152-year history.

Semi Radradra floors Max Malins

The 31-year-old Fijian gained 57 running metres from 10 carries in a barnstorming performance that had some fans comparing him to the late great All Black Jonah Lomu.

The former Bristol Bears back got one over his ex-teammate Max Malins, who would have been well aware of the threat he poses. However, even he was unable to stop the powerhouse centre.

Radradra’s rampaging run saw him flatten Malins, catching the eye of the fans, one of whom responded to a clip of the run saying: “Malins went down like Catt under Lomu”, referencing Lomu’s famous try against England during the 1995 Rugby World Cup, where he ran over Mike Catt.

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In reply to another post, one fan wrote: “I believe that the phrase is “you’ve been Lomu’ed”

One comment joked that Malins would be the unfortunate recipient of ‘The Mike Catt Memorial Award’ for 2023.

Unfortunately for England, Malins wasn’t the only player to be on the wrong side of a powerful Radradra carry, as fly-half George Ford was sent flying backwards after attempting to tackle the centre, earlier in the game.

Fiji build confidence ahead of Rugby World Cup

Radradra was unable to get on the scoresheet in the historic victory but played a crucial role in the result, with his partnership in the centres with captain Waisea Nayacalevu widely praised.

Nayacalevu did get on the board for his side, after he had an earlier score ruled out with his try shortly after half-time, putting the Pacific Islanders in the lead.

Further tries from Vinaya Habosi and Simione Kuruvoli sealed the famous win for Fiji, who now enter the World Cup with plenty of confidence.

Simon Raiwalui’s side have been drawn in Pool C and open their campaign against Wales.

They follow that up with clashes against Australia, Georgia and Portugal.

READ MORE: England v Fiji: Five takeaways from Rugby World Cup warm-up clash as history made at Twickenham

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