Nonu’s solo Haka: All Blacks knew it was coming, says coach Rennie [video]
Ma'a Nonu, the veteran former All Blacks rugby player, performed a solo Haka in the colours of the Sharks on Tuesday.
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New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie confirmed that he was aware before the 54-0 victory over the Sharks in Durban that former All Black Ma’a Nonu would perform a solo Haka. Following the traditional pre-match Haka by the All Blacks, 44-year-old Sharks substitute Nonu stepped forward and delivered a response. Rennie said, "We knew the Ma’a Haka was coming."
Nonu spoke to the Sharks defence coach Tana Umaga about the right way to respond to the Haka. Later, Nonu told SuperSport TV, "On behalf of myself and my family, I thought it was the right thing to do, to answer the boys and the All Blacks." He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to show respect to the team he loves and praised the All Blacks' performance.
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