The Maori All Blacks may have lost to the British & Irish Lions on Saturday, but their haka before the game was a thing of beauty
The haka is performed as a way of intimidating the opposition and laying down the challenge, with many believing that the war dance has the power to win a match before a ball has even been tossed.
The very first haka performed by a New Zealand rugby side can be traced back to 1888, with various versions being used over the years since.
The All Blacks have taken the haka to a more psychological level in recent times, with their slow movements and piercing facial expressions enough to scare the most hardened of rugby players. Maybe not Bakkies Botha, but a lot of other guys.
On Saturday, before the clash between the Maori All Blacks and British & Irish Lions, the Maori side brought the haka to life in an incredible way.
Their haka was fast-paced, emotional, fierce, and used props!
So, for those silly enough to believe that the haka may be losing its power and appeal, it is time to think again after watching this!
The haka is performed as a way of intimidating the opposition and laying down the challenge, with many believing that the war dance has the power to win a match before a ball has even been tossed.
The very first haka performed by a New Zealand rugby side can be traced back to 1888, with various versions being used over the years since.
The All Blacks have taken the haka to a more psychological level in recent times, with their slow movements and piercing facial expressions enough to scare the most hardened of rugby players. Maybe not Bakkies Botha, but a lot of other guys.
On Saturday, before the clash between the Maori All Blacks and British & Irish Lions, the Maori side brought the haka to life in an incredible way.
Their haka was fast-paced, emotional, fierce, and used props!
So, for those silly enough to believe that the haka may be losing its power and appeal, it is time to think again after watching this!
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