The Haka
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With regard to World Rugby's haka/cibi/siva tau/sipi tau protocols, they are in place because some teams took the response to extremes. Look up Richard Cockerill/Norm Hewitt, and that Irish guy (Willie Anderson?).
I immediately thought of Willie Anderson in 1989. A pity Read didn't follow Buck's lead and advance as well. The haka response was symptomatic of the game itself.
Yup, they should have advanced a bit - needed Mike Brewer on the edge to move forward too (he was way ahead of the team in 89 IIRC).
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I think they should not be fined, and should be allowed to stand up to the haka if they want. If a fight breaks out, fine that behaviour.
Only been two incidents I can remember of someone being a dickhead about that.
I think I remember reading that after the Richard Cockerill/ Norm Hewitt face off world rugby actually made the decision to split the teams.. hence not going over half way. Could be wrong, but I believe thats where it came from.
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Thought what England did was brilliant. Teams should be fined if they spit at the Haka or assault the players doing it, apart from that the opposition can respond to the challenge as they see fit.
I'd prefer going back to Ka Mate as the All Black haka for all tests. There should be a single Haka leader (from the starting XV) too.
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Yeah I was pissed off how we didn't advance also - all the players know there's a fine for going over the 10m mark, when the AB's saw England doing it they should have responded. France did the same a few years back and again we let them cop the fine on their own.
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Yeah I was pissed off how we didn't advance also - all the players know there's a fine for going over the 10m mark, when the AB's saw England doing it they should have responded. France did the same a few years back and again we let them cop the fine on their own.
It goes back to what we were discussing on here a little while ago that it’s become a performance. I don’t doubt the emotion and feeling put in by the players, but the formation, microphones etc removes some of the spontaneity that can occur like movement forward.
Whilst many remember the 2003 RWC match against Tonga for their sipi tau starting during the ABs haka, what I also loved was Kees Meuws responding in his own personal way.
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I'm on board with a single haka
I also couldn't give a toss whether England are fined or not for their vaginal thrust.
But the protocols are daft and should change. We should respect the right to perform the haka and the opposition right to respond. Advancing, yelling, gesturing , whatever, all should be allowed.
The line should only be drawn at physical contact.
If we can't trust 2 sides of professional players to not start punching each other before the official commencement of 80mins of trench warfare, then we have bigger issues.
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@mariner4life said in The Haka:
I'll go against the grain here. I like the two of them and the excitement of wondering which one will be whipped out.
are we still talking war dances?
War dances?
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Thank you, Joe Marler, this week was getting boring. Now, at least, we have a tabloid row about the Haka to enjoy. Hopefully "aura" and accusations of cheating will be next.
Joe Marler risks All Blacks backlash as he calls for Haka to be banned
Marler's comments will no doubt fan the flames ahead of a real test for England, who have only won eight of their 45 encounters with their opponents.
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Thank you, Joe Marler, this week was getting boring. Now, at least, we have a tabloid row about the Haka to enjoy. Hopefully "aura" and accusations of cheating will be next.
Joe Marler risks All Blacks backlash as he calls for Haka to be banned
Marler's comments will no doubt fan the flames ahead of a real test for England, who have only won eight of their 45 encounters with their opponents.
I’d love Finau’s first forward whoop ass to be Marla.
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@Canes4life said in The Haka:
Thank you, Joe Marler, this week was getting boring. Now, at least, we have a tabloid row about the Haka to enjoy. Hopefully "aura" and accusations of cheating will be next.
Joe Marler risks All Blacks backlash as he calls for Haka to be banned
Marler's comments will no doubt fan the flames ahead of a real test for England, who have only won eight of their 45 encounters with their opponents.
I’d love Finau’s first forward whoop ass to be Marla.
Might have to make him wear the 10 jersey
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@Canes4life He's not been selected and he's deleted his X account.
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If the All Blacks coaching staff are asked about this in a press conference, which I suspect they will be, surely the answer should be something like:
"Joe has had his say and you're read what he said. We're focusing on letting the players we've selected have their say on Saturday afternoon. Our whole camp is united in supporting their preparations to be fully focused on the big match. We are not going to be at all distracted by anything a player who hasn't be selected by our opponent has posted on social media."
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