This one wins, from about 2.43
http://tvnz.co.nz/seven-sharp/ngati-porou-east-coast-s-ranfurly-shield-challenge-video-5523018
http://tvnz.co.nz/seven-sharp/ngati-porou-east-coast-s-ranfurly-shield-challenge-video-5523018
This one wins, from about 2.43
http://tvnz.co.nz/seven-sharp/ngati-porou-east-coast-s-ranfurly-shield-challenge-video-5523018
I still want to see the Soap Dodgers do a Morris Dance in response to the Haka. Resplendent with their Bells on their Calves and waving handkerchiefs in the air - wonderful. In fact throw in a May Pole with gaily coloured ribbons as well. You know you want to see that.
The haka should only be performed on home soil. Performing it in someone else's country is one of the oddest things in world sport.
Personally I am happy for the haka to be performed in all All Blacks tests. It is one of rugby's great spectacles.
I think the other team should just stand there and watch and wait for it to finish. Just consider it like a second anthem that you stand there silently and show respect to. I disagree that performing the haka is some great intimidatory tactic or advantage to the All Blacks. It could only ever become that if the opposition think about it too much and make it a problem in their own minds.
I also disagree that the opposition should continue warming up or wander around during the haka. That is just rude. If you wouldn't do it during the anthem, why would you do it during the haka?