NZ All Blacks

[Weedy]

After watching the rugby today, and seeing how emotional the Irish got whilst singing their anthems, it reminded me of the Haka.

Is it just me, or does watching this get anyone else completely pumped up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8DX_8-uXUk

They gotta be favourites to win the world cup next year right?!
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[hellkat]

The haka always makes me emotional

'bout time we won again.
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[Weedy]

It makes me all goosebumpy!

I think it's time we won something, but watching England today I don't think we deserve to win if we go into it playing like that!
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[hellkat]

No, dude: I mean its time we, the NZers, won.



hellkat
patriotic kiwi

I've even got me All Black shirt on today
Not much else. Just the shirt
and some knickers, of course, cos I are polite lady from foreign clime
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[Weedy]

Ahhh, in that case.....Yeah!

I'm backing the All Blacks to win the WC next year, don't care if I get a slating from the English lot!

**EDIT** Thanks for clearing up the fact that you were wearing more than just a shirt
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[Misc]

Reminds me of Jake the Muss.
https://img132.imageshack.us/img132/729/b00004rcki02lzzzzzzzpu8.jpg

[hellkat]

I hate that film.
Its too realistic.


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[Weedy]

I've never seen it, but if people die I don't want to
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[Misc]

You should see it, great film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA5_NVj5aGY

[Villers]

Quite how the opposition can just stand there and let them do it is beyond me. Its a great spectacle but from a mental point of view it could mess your game up before its started. I once saw the welsh stand staring straight at them in an act of defiance that didnt look too convincing.

The best approach would be to show a complete lack of respect to them and not even look (after all they are trying to intimidate you, thus also showing disrespect) or stand there right in front of them camping it up doing the same dance but with a bit more 'can-can' in it. Now THAT would give you the edge, especially when they have five men sent off in the first tackle!
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[Weedy]

[quote="Villers"]Quite how the opposition can just stand there and let them do it is beyond me. Its a great spectacle but from a mental point of view it could mess your game up before its started.quote]

That's the whole idea. The Haka performed by the All Blacks is a Maori warchant, although they have recently started using one specifically written for the Rugby squad.

The Haka is used by the All Blacks to show they are going into battle with no fear, and are throwing themselves into it mind, body and soul, it is a challenge to the opposing side.

To show disrespect to a group performing a Haka, shows disrespect to the entire Maori culture. That's why the other team stands there, to accept the challenge and to be respectful.
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[zaknafien]

If I were on the opposing team I wouldn't be able to stop myself rolling on the floor laughing.

If it went on too long I'd have to point too.
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While the All Blacks do the Haka the other team should do some Morris Dancing.

[hellkat]

[Weedy]

The Maori women when they take part in a Haka, are more frightening than the men!

Scary stuff!

Joe - It's interesting when the All Blacks come up against such teams as Samoa. They both perform tribal dances before their matches. You end up not knowing who to watch!
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[Dave McCool]

I love the Haka, and respect is a huge part of rugby, which is why they watch them doing it, and also why the referees never get any shit from the players, like you see in football match.

Possibly the only spectacle of intimidation that comes close is the Welsh singing at the Millennium Stadium.

Anyone who saw the All Blacks play the Welsh there last year will know exactly what I'm talking about.

edit - Also, Ireland's Call at Croke Park yesterday was pretty inspirational, and fairly emotional to boot. Magnificent match, and the right result.
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[hellkat]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ...

... men with no necks.

*drool*

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