Ma'a Nonu Thrills Kings Park with a Solo Haka for the Sharks Against the All Blacks
- On Tuesday, Nonu performed a solo haka for the Sharks against the All Blacks at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa, marking the teams' first meeting in 30 years.
- The Sharks signed Nonu a week ago to develop young players, but injuries lengthened their roster needs and forced him onto the bench for this friendly match.
- Before the match, Nonu consulted New Zealand assistant coach Tana Umaga and New Zealand assistant coach Tamati Ellison on Monday about performing the haka. "Out of respect for our team," Nonu said, "I thought it was the right thing to do."
- The New Zealanders won 54-0 at soggy Kings Park. Nonu entered during the final quarter, where his first touch was a tackle on flyhalf Ruben Love, who was 2 years old when Nonu debuted for New Zealand.
- Nonu praised the All Blacks after the match, saying "Credit to them, they're improving." He expressed gratitude for facing the New Zealand boys and called the experience a privilege.
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The scoreboard at Kings Park told one story. Ma’a Nonu told another. As the Sharks prepared to face the All Blacks, the rugby world witnessed an extraordinary moment when the veteran New Zealand star stepped forward alone to deliver a Kapa o Pango haka in response to his former team. The All Blacks would eventually run out convincing 54-0 winners,... Read more → The post Video: Sharks’ Ma’a Nonu delivers emotional haka response at Kings Park ap…
Morgan County Citizen
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New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said he knew before a 54-0 tour victory over the Sharks in Durban on Tuesday that former All Black Ma'a Nonu would perform a solo Haka.
Sydney Morning Herald
Nonu's solo response to haka
Sharks recruit Ma'a Nonu, 44, delivers a solo response to the All Blacks haka in Durban.
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