[TV] England’s response to the Haka

[crodonilson]

Seen lots mentioned about it, some praising it and some claiming it was extremely disrespectful. What do you think? New rules by the IRB are to give the Haka the utmost respect and not to encroach over the halfway line when it is being performed. Some England players did and Nigel Owens had to warn them.

 

[Husty]

Never understood the reverence for it. Why should the opposition have to stand there politely, let the kiwis do their thing fine but have a huddle whilst they're doing it.

 

[The Rivet]

Seen lots mentioned about it, some praising it and some claiming it was extremely disrespectful. What do you think? New rules by the IRB are to give the Haka the utmost respect and not to encroach over the halfway line when it is being performed. Some England players did and Nigel Owens had to warn them.

The Haka can, if you like, seem like pyschological gamesmanship. Why should the opposing team or fans respect it? Yes, it is THEIR custom. As long as the Kiwis and their allies stand still and resepct it then fine. Why should opponents? Perform it at a joint function before and after the match I am sure it will receive all the repect from everyone in attendance. Use it in gameship and I would smirk and walk about too.

 

[father_and_son]

Why do they get a haka AND an anthem?

We shouldn't encroach their half, but equally, we should ignore them doing their 'warm up'.

 

[jessiejames]

Whilst I like watching New Zealand do the Haka, why she I have to watch it and get intimidated by it. Well done to England for encroaching. T B H i would have turned around and showed my backside to them.
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[Triggaaar]

Never understood the reverence for it. Why should the opposition have to stand there politely, let the kiwis do their thing fine but have a huddle whilst they're doing it.

I'd have my team in their own half doing their own thing and completely ignoring it. To have to stand and watch them doing an intimidating war chant would give them an unfair advantage.

 

[Seagull]

Indigenous tribal dance invaded and consumed by jaws of thin white line. No reason we should respect it despite it being culturally interesting. Perhaps employ Morris men to dance round them next time?

 

[Pavilionaire]

I'd turn this on its head and ask how did it feel for NZ doing their Haka War Dance and then conceding a massive try 2 minutes later?

 

[father_and_son]

Indigenous tribal dance invaded and consumed by jaws of thin white line. No reason we should respect it despite it being culturally interesting. Perhaps employ Morris men to dance round them next time?

...and hit them with sticks.

 

[Bozza]

For anyone who didn't see it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgF8IVPeR48

 

[Gazwag]

National anthems yes anything else no. They use it to intimidate the opposition so tough shit imo. Never seen the football or cricket team do it

 

[GT49er]

The Haka can, if you like, seem like pyschological gamesmanship. Why should the opposing team or fans respect it? Yes, it is THEIR custom. As long as the Kiwis and their allies stand still and resepct it then fine. Why should opponents? Perform it at a joint function before and after the match I am sure it will receive all the repect from everyone in attendance. Use it in gameship and I would smirk and walk about too.

So would I - but the thought that they were all about 16 stone of bulk and muscle, fit as butchers' dogs and nearly 50 years younger than me might persuade me to try not to upset them!

 

[Dick Head]

Indigenous tribal dance invaded and consumed by jaws of thin white line. No reason we should respect it despite it being culturally interesting. Perhaps employ Morris men to dance round them next time?

Absolutely this.

 

[Medwayseagull]

National anthems yes anything else no. They use it to intimidate the opposition so tough shit imo. Never seen the football or cricket team do it

I am not sure seeing little Kane Williamson leading the Haka would create anything but amusement for the opposition.

 

[Beach Hut]

Outdated and like a broken pencil these days, pointless

 

[Hampster Gull]

No biggie, I’ve seen better responses. But I do think the kiwis should drop this now

 

[Brian Fantana]

The haka is the most cringing thing in world sport.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Farrell was smiling..good lad

 

[Eeyore]

I love the haka, and England's response was fine. It added an edge to the proceedings.

 

[Eeyore]

The haka is the most cringing thing in world sport.

It's part of rugby. Most folk seem to like it. Especially as it's New Zealand who are hard not to like.