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Was very interested to hear this from Mr X. I've thought about this quite often lately. It's a challenge and, as I've had explained to me, with that tradition comes the right to accept and answer.Originally Posted by MR X
I think his idea has great merit. At least in answer to the traditional Ka Mate. It's one of the icons of the game IMO.
But another thing I've thought about lately is that the All Blacks have seen fit to depart from that tradition and decided to invent a couple of their own to better reflect the large number of Pacific Island All Blacks. I'm not sure the same respect is warranted.
It seems to me these "hakas" have become more a motivational tool. More "theatre" than tradition. What did that Kiwi journo call it the other day? Something about pouting and prancing?