This Saturday, November 2, the England XV welcomes New Zealand for the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. As usual, the All Blacks performed their haka but the Twickenham audience tried to cover the traditional dance Maori.
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The England XV faced the traditional New Zealand haka. | PHOTO : WARREN LITTLE / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
This haka from the New Zealand players was even more anticipated than usual this Saturday in London. The fault in particular is the declarations of Joe Marler, pillar of the England XV during the week. After describing the haka as “ridiculous”, the England international finally apologized after the reaction of the New Zealand sports minister.
An English song that resonates loudly
Just after the national anthems and before kick-off, the All Blacks set up to perform their famous haka, a traditional Maori dance. Faced with the New Zealand “Kapa o Pango”, the English public at Twickenham responded by launching the traditional “Swing low sweet chariot”. A chant that drowned out the All Blacks’ haka as the English players advanced to the halfway line to challenge their opponents.
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As a reminder, the XV de la Rose welcomes New Zealand for the Autumn Nations Series 2024 and notably remains on two defeats against the Blacks during the last summer tour (15-16 and 17-24).
