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<blockquote data-quote="danny_bullen" data-source="post: 91545"><p>For however many years the Haka has been done last, then kickoff. Honestly the only reason that i can see why the Welsh wanted their anthem last was to inspire the Welsh Team. They consulted maori about it and were advised they are allowed a right of reply to the haka, technically yes and the teams whom do a challenge back have always been the PI nations as it is a part of their culture also. Aussie showed their great culture by deciding that Waltzing Mathilda qualified as a comeback(what a joke!). </p><p></p><p>Bottom line - if its not a part of your culture which seems to be the way with the europe nations then dont do anything as itll come off looking stupid ala Aussie. </p><p></p><p>The Welsh should have manned up and faced the Haka and then kicked off. IF the purpose was to weaken the AB's by not allowing it at the end then it serves the Welsh right that it only inspired the ABs to come out stronger.</p><p></p><p>Haka is part of NZ culture not just Maori and its something that makes NZ unique - Good on Richie and the boys for standing up to the WRU. The Haka is ours and we will not be told when we are to do it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="danny_bullen, post: 91545"] For however many years the Haka has been done last, then kickoff. Honestly the only reason that i can see why the Welsh wanted their anthem last was to inspire the Welsh Team. They consulted maori about it and were advised they are allowed a right of reply to the haka, technically yes and the teams whom do a challenge back have always been the PI nations as it is a part of their culture also. Aussie showed their great culture by deciding that Waltzing Mathilda qualified as a comeback(what a joke!). Bottom line - if its not a part of your culture which seems to be the way with the europe nations then dont do anything as itll come off looking stupid ala Aussie. The Welsh should have manned up and faced the Haka and then kicked off. IF the purpose was to weaken the AB's by not allowing it at the end then it serves the Welsh right that it only inspired the ABs to come out stronger. Haka is part of NZ culture not just Maori and its something that makes NZ unique - Good on Richie and the boys for standing up to the WRU. The Haka is ours and we will not be told when we are to do it. [/QUOTE]
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