The haka

SA14 wrote: Rob Hunt wrote: The Haka took 1 minute 46 seconds from the time they came out of the their circle. Ridiculous waste of time. Really? That’s it. Ban it. There’s no time for that.

Well they had to try and mask and make you forget that shower of poop version of the French anthem!!! The players looked utterly confused and as though they were unaware of what was to come. I can imagine some hipster choir master telling the squad pre game, we have a brilliant surprise for you at the anthems it will blow your mind. I suspect the guillotine will be dusted down.
However back to the Hakka I love it, it brings to the game other sports don’t have it throws a gauntlet down that most players who get to that level want to witness first hand. Long May it continue

France done NZ ....lovely..... haka or not.

John wrote: And included the use of an accessory- a ceremonial spear. They also have an adviser/ consultant to make sure any changes are culturally correct.

And included the use of an accessory- a ceremonial spear. They also have an adviser/ consultant to make sure any changes are culturally correct.

One thing I’ve noticed in a packed pub I’m in. Everyone is quiet when the haka came on.  Says a lot. It’s been around decades. Long may it continue. Just go for a pissss or the bar when it’s on. 

SA14 wrote: If it was a Welsh thing you’d all love it.

jeremy windell wrote: SA14 wrote: jeremy windell wrote: Just thought I'd throw this thought in here for debate  Anyone else getting a bit bored of it all now. Every time the all blacks play we have a haka. It's all becoming a bit predictable and commercial. Maybe just me but it also winds me up that they get to perform it away from home, and seem to have some sort of power as to how opposing teams should react. They didn't like it when wales stared them down a few years back, I thought it was all about laying down a challenge and the opposition accepting it. Personally, I wouldn't do away with it, but I'd like to see it performed only when they are playing on home soil.  Thoughts. How is the haka commercial? Have you ever seen a grown man naked in tears?

 

Edited by reesytheexile - 08 September 2023 at 9:51am

It's become, for many but not all, an irritation. I have no problem with NZ or any of the Pacific teams performing it on their own soil  but insisting that the opposition shows 'respect', whatever that is, and insisting we have to put up with it when they play away is just wrong. It's been used for mind games for too long and we should, quite politely, tell NZ where to shove it.