WTFIGO ?

Freddie Benson · Post by **Freddie Benson** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:13 pm

It's not 1st April is it?
what a load of bollo

Springboks aim to unveil own haka

White believes his side can benefit from performing the dance in public
South Africa want to unleash their own version of the All Blacks' famous haka based on an old Zulu war dance.
Springboks coach Jake White has asked the rugby authorities about reviving a ritual in public that the players already perform in the changing-room.

"History books show the 1926 Springboks performed a Zulu war dance in major matches on their tour," White said.

"New Zealand have come up with a new haka recently and I would like to use ours as a challenge to them."

The haka, based on a Maori warrior challenge to an enemy, has long been part of New Zealand's pre-match routine.

Different versions have been used over the years, including one finishing with a throat-slitting gesture that has been criticised for being overly aggressive.

White believes performing the Boks' own version could bring benefits to the side as they prepare for the World Cup in September, where England are their main group rivals.

"We have done this challenge before in our team room in the four years since I have been involved as coach, but it hasn't really taken off as an idea to do it public. Not yet, anyway.

The All Blacks take great pride in the haka
"I have heard old All Blacks sit in the grandstand and pick up the whole mood of the team just from the haka the players perform."

Post by **fermain** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:16 pm

BOD and Darce doing Riverdance anyone?

pwrmoore · Post by **pwrmoore** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:22 pm

fermain wrote:BOD and Darce doing Riverdance anyone?

Cossax · Post by **Cossax** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:18 am

fermain wrote:BOD and Darce doing Riverdance anyone?

As per the 'Response to the Haka' emails, will the Northern lads march through the oppo changing rooms beforehand?

If we aim to do something historic, the ancient Celts used to go into battle naked and there is this for the Scots.

cables · Post by **cables** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:06 am

And Morris Dancing for the English - the handkerchiefs may serve a practical application afterwards.

bogboy · Post by **bogboy** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:37 pm

Do the Welsh then perform a leek?

Jackie Brown · Post by **Jackie Brown** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:28 pm

Taxi for Bogboy

Cap'n Grumpy · Post by **Cap'n Grumpy** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:13 pm

Will the Italians retreat and the French surrender?

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:22 pm

Nah Grumps, the Italians will swap shirts at half time

Freddie Benson · Post by **Freddie Benson** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:24 pm

ok people, enough of the stereotypes please

but v good

Tighthead Prod · Post by **Tighthead Prod** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:27 pm

"Cossax" wrote

As per the 'Response to the Haka' emails, will the Northern lads march through the oppo changing rooms beforehand?

Absolutely Brilliant Cossax !!

and what a good idea ? Should be no problem either at the new Lansdowne or Croker as there would n't be any Concerned Residents Groups to kick up a fuss - '' Ah To be Sure'' the recent Elections shows there are no Shiiners left in the Free State !!??

Warmest Regards THP

Tighthead Prod · Post by **Tighthead Prod** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:31 pm

"Cossax" wrote

As per the 'Response to the Haka' emails, will the Northern lads march through the oppo changing rooms beforehand?

Absolutely Brilliant Cossax !!

and what a good idea ? Should be no problem either at the new Lansdowne or Croker as there would n't be any Concerned Residents Groups to kick up a fuss - '' Ah To be Sure'' the recent Elections shows there are no Shiiners left in the Free State !!??

Warmest Regards THP

FNMilk · Post by **FNMilk** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:20 pm

Cossax wrote:As per the 'Response to the Haka' emails, will the Northern lads march through the oppo changing rooms beforehand?

And why not? After all, that has been the traditional route to the playing field for many a year.

Cap'n Grumpy · Post by **Cap'n Grumpy** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:25 am

And in true Northern style, Tighty has established a NEW tradition.

Do something once it sets a precedent, do something TWICE, it becomes traditional.

(One of these years, the Orange will be allowed to go down the Garvaghy Road, but they'll decline and insist on their now traditional route of marching up to a barrier and handing in a protest letter - and the concerned residents will insist on the removal of such barriers, just to be contrary)

the original kimble · Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:05 am

Don't tell ArdtostopooglingthePussyCatDollsmichael, but the US will probably run out to an honour guard of Cheer Leaders.

BTW, Why is it with Grumps that you always have to read the small print?

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