All Blacks dedicate haka to Sean Wainui

This haka is for you Sean, fly high brother. 🕊️🖤
Moe mai okioki ai
CREDIT: Sky Sport NZ

[@DerrickSimanu]

Looks like the American boys are just stoked to be watching the haka. Good luck fellas.

[@thatellipsisguy8984]

They’re not just watching it - from that close you can feel it

[@ourplace2943]

1:35 That's the smile of someone seeing pure awesomeness for the first time.

[@petehowell220]

As an Aussie, the Haka is always spine-tingling and awesome to watch - it usually signifies that the Wallabies are about to get walloped. This one is extra special. Condolences to the Rugby and Maori communities in NZ. Love from across the ditch.

[@ww2remembered983]

Nothing better than a Kiwi / Wallaby game! Now, if only rugby was a top twenty sport in the U.S. We might be able to compete with you guys!

[@davidvickers8425]

I can feel my beard growing when i see a haka.

[@MK-oc4gt]

Have to say Pete, despite the 'sibling' rivalry between us (Oz n Kiwi), the Aussies seem to understand the mana of the haka more than most nations. The UK, French, SA teams have all ' taken a swipe' at the haka, at some point, obviously not really understanding or appreciating the history of the haka. Thank you Aussie, you're really a lot more like us than you think, lol! 😆

[@budgybottom75]

@@MK-oc4gt for all our teasing.joking. back and forth, we are more like brothers and sisters than any other countries. Forged in fire.

[@MK-oc4gt]

@@budgybottom75 Too true! 👍 Now, if only your PM felt the same way! 😆

[@fabian1911]

All Blacks 104 - USA 14..what a way to salute a fallen one🖤

[@SA-dx5sx]

One of the comments was that the American players were laughing at the Haka. Rubbish. I’d beat the players that were smiling was because they couldn’t believe that they were standing in front of the haka in real life. It was probably the biggest thrill for them as rugby players to face the ABs.

[@coconutgrovemusicnz]

I wrote exactly this on another post. Its not everyday you get to face an AB Haka. What a thrill for them to be in that contest with the "Globetrotters of the game" He faced the Haka......enough said.

[@ww2remembered983]

I played in a tournament in the 80's against a Hawaiian side. They were huge Island boys and did a Haka like dance before every game. We didn't know what to think, this was before youtube and some of us laughed out of wonder, or maybe fear. Then right before the game, one of our old boys yelled: " Hit 'em low and hard early and they go away! ". That turned out to be good advice, since none of them wore boots. They all played barefoot! We had a great game and party afterwards.

[@chella5347]

i agreed!

[@maxwong6222]

You decide how you want to face the haka. You can smile, you can laugh, you can stare it down, you can even go practise goal-kicking while it's on.

[@KernowekTim]

Definitely.

[@tamanilabaibure622]

Just to have witness and play against the All blacks is an achievement in itself. Respects to the eagles🙌✌

[@KernowekTim]

100%

[@plimmerton3992]

100%

[@jessicakruger7]

This is so heart breaking. He was an outstanding young man. As a South African, please know when a southern hemisphere player falls, we all feel it. Much respect to the AB's. Rest easy young man. You will be missed. Much love to the family and fans 🙏

[@FREE_SKAPA9]

💜💜

[@jessicakruger7]

@@Jen-rw7yh this is a very inappropriate comment and not a political platform. Respect this man and his family please.

[@nzboy546]

@@jessicakruger7 what did he say

[@jessicakruger7]

@@nzboy546 something along the lines of how europeans took over the coloured mans land etc etc..

[@nzboy546]

@@jessicakruger7 ok

[@madmaori9199]

Tu meke lads Sean was my step brother he will be looking down with pride and mana awsome tribute especially on his birthday thank you from all the whanau ♥️♥️♥️

[@MK-oc4gt]

@@siestakun3586 Girl, what are you doing on here? 🤷🤦

[@TPRM1]

I’m so sorry for your loss. 😔

[@bcool9104]

I was there today! Bucket list check-off! Even more impressive in real life!

[@dchang11]

I was at the game. Most powerful feeling in all of sports.

[@MaidenNZ76]

So cool my brothers. I see the eagles are just so happy to have the ABs on their field. Awesome reception America. Thank you. Wow. That's a first lol Let's go!!!!!!

[@johnny1897]

What you mean by chanting USA whilst the ABs are mourning the loss of a huge talent ?

[@blaklaksa8881]

@@johnny1897 no, they had a moment of silence for them, and even presented a jersey with Sean Wainui's number on it. They then supported their team like any other team would.

[@andrewtampubolon6833]

@@johnny1897 yeh the team doesn’t represent the actions of the fans

[@vinniemcdonald1107]

Nah that dude was not disrespecting the Haka. It may of been the most respectful response I've seen.

[@haleyrichardson8818]

I agree. It's obvious it was appreciation, not disrespect 🤗

[@yeshua1st]

Agree, he was relishing the fact he was playing the number one team and seeing t he haka maybe for the first time face to face. Chur

[@andrewrobinson2690]

Hard, there was nothing in that. You can tell when a player is straight up disrespecting the challenge (Owen Farrell can rack right off) and that is not what the Eagles did. They showed the All Blacks the respect they deserve. Not sure about those frat boiz during the moment of silence though…

[@heywoodjerbloume]

Thank you Eagles for the really nice gesture of the jersey presentation.I know it meant a lot to the All Blacks and the whole of NZ.Pure class.

[@Nothingstutube]

Theres two spine tingling feelings i get - one is the haka in moments like this, and the other Scottish bagpieps. RIP in peace sean 😥

[@yeshua1st]

I'm Maori and Scottish. Love my cultures and those 2 things about us!

[@piripihiku7506]

Well done lads, doesn't matter where the gifts came from, it's the thought that counts...naa reira moe mai takoto mai e ngaa toa oo te Kapa O Pango a Jerry Collins raaua ko Sean Wainui.

[@BlueMoonday19]

Totally agree bro

[@werahiko25]

Tika!!

[@holleymi2000]

well said brother

[@api9816]

Don’t forget Jonah.

[@MK-oc4gt]

@@api9816 Jonah has been gone for a while - Sean Wainui died last week. He was influential in a very special way and knew these guys well. RIP Sean Wainui. 🙏

[@vince8325]

Mean game, the boys played well as usual. Shot USA, crowd energy was on point. Can’t imagine how the vibes were at the stadium. Nice performance guys😊

[@barrysullivan4144]

was there, was awesome! RIP Sean!

[@lisalefleur2977]

Much respect to our American brothers. Much Love to my fellow kiwi brother.

[@MK-oc4gt]

@† Max Power † Let's give them the benefit of the doubt. Very few players get to face this formidable team and the genuine AB haka, in their lifetime. I would like to believe the occasion and also playing in front of their home crowd may have got to them. Peace.

[@andrewtampubolon6833]

@† Max Power † I don’t see disrespect like Owen Farrell’s smirk in the WC- I think they are smiling cause they’re honoured to see the haka being performed to them live

[@Islandkid679]

RIP Sean 💯🙏

[@antoniobalsamo2190]

This gives me goosebumps man love it. REST IN LOVE SEANY ❤️🕊

[@qpishjunior4772]

That hiding was for you Sean! RIP the Rasta Maori

[@nrhs11318]

ALL FOR YOU SEAN!!!!!!! This game, mana, all for you. Rest easy in love.

[@grassygreen9699]

That was the most heart felt haka for our rangatira.... He will be playing with all our other fallen warriors on the field heaven

[@tainemarama423]

Thank you America 🇺🇸 for remembering and giving us the respect we have for Sean Wainui, god bless u America

[@eganpatricktabaro6252]

This sport has something to teach the world. We could all use some of this respect for another even when we are opponents and have divergent opinions.

[@J.Cubbin]

RIP Sean Wainui absolutely incredible heartfelt haka for the bro!

[@vinakshara7012]

Sorry may i know what happened with him ? 🙏

[@api9816]

@@vinakshara7012 on October 18th he died in a single car crash. He was a great player & was loved by many.

[@uglymandarronson9838]

@@vinakshara7012 he committed Suicide. Everyone avoids the topic, but Depression is a major killer in New Zealand.

[@vinakshara7012]

@@uglymandarronson9838 thanks for the information, because I never knew he was committed to did that

[@michaelschultz3230]

No doubt their coach gave them full warning of what they were facing. Full credit for showing up and hitting the score board a couple of times. Respect, men An absolute pleasure to watch the All Blacks. Truly poetry in motion

[@ww2remembered983]

RIP Sean. The Kiwi's put a century on us for his memory, country and family. Gone way to soon. No team in the world would have gotten close to the All Blacks on this day. I was thrilled we scored two tries, as I watched the AB's clinic in rugby at the Eagles expense.

[@MK-oc4gt]

No team in the world was ever going to beat them today. They only had one thing on their mind - Sean Wainui. The 2 tries though - well done USA!

[@hynjus001]

I wonder if the all blacks realize that the haka motivates their opponents just as much as them. Damn, if I ever faced the ka mate, I'd be surging with adrenaline by the end. I'd probably mouth the words along with them.

[@vaydahmason33]

They know, because its meant to inspire both teams to go 💯.

[@debbieshirtliff7146]

Respect let's go ab's

[@11TyMMI-Kossee]

Rip sean wainui nga mihi atu to the wainui whanau kia kaha and go the mighty all blacks👍

[@joshfasitoouta539]

I felt this one. 😪

[@pita3908]

Wonderful, I think the US smiles is there was of responding how awesome it is to face the haka..

[@michaeldeegan2355]

It was great to see the Americans enjoy the occasion And everybody deserves to see the Haka live.

[@NELSONKARO]

GOOSEBUMPS MOMENT FOR REAL!!! ALL BLACKS ALL DAY!!! EVERYDAY!!! 💯🔥✊🏾🇳🇿🇨🇰

[@tewheke4186]

Mmmmm i luv it......that heart centre was strong. So respectful, it brought tears 2 my eyes 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@GT_MinhaVida]

Beautiful!

[@laliecorne1761]

This is absolutly beautiful and heattbreaking at the same Time, rip Sean

[@truthseeker7322]

Shout out to America. That was legendary stuff💪🤙

[@_jobrmo]

Our love, respect and admiration - thank you America ❤ #RespectBetweenTwoNations #SeanWainuiRestInPeace

[@lucyannanixon7714]

STUNNING 😍

[@barbaraengland7104]

Beautiful gesture from England. Awesome Haka too

[@jonathaneffemey4892]

Thanks for posting.

[@ava5ava]

Beautiful Boys great haka, RIP Sean Wainui. The camera work has been annoying throughout the game and haka, should've used the NZ sky sports camera crew instead..

[@sophiekerr8964]

RIP Sean. Such a horrible loss.

[@aidenwarrington]

I was expecting them to go a special haka, but it is what it is. Fly high and rest in peace Wainui, you will be missed by all Kiwis. 🇳🇿 🖤

[@ambaaahhhd2421]

We love sean I miss him so much

[@JaydenPouwhare]

❤️

[@michaeldeegan2355]

Lovely moments 💕

[@rickymarino1208]

Rere atu I te po, whakahoki ki to tipuna Sean. A sad day whanau....

[@jamorang23]

Kia koe hoki Cous ka maumahara ia matou whanaunga i te kapa o Pango Maori😥❤💙🖤

[@joshsanders9498]

Man Rugby is the best sport ever. So much mana and respect. R.i.p Sean wainui

[@tysonmaihi1950]

So cool to see the support for the brothers tribute mean Kia kaha to the winning whanau R.I.P SEAN

[@_diico]

Beautiful and respectful.

[@Seba_Can_Solitario]

🇳🇿 💪Los Mejores Sin dudas!

[@hayleydavison6373]

So sad, sending love to Sean's family.

[@karimremil5834]

Magnifique

[@-jared6398]

Rest in love Sean 🖤✊🏼

[@kaeso101]

1:34 definitely the fan in him is coming out and why not...its a huge honour to not only play agains the ABs...but face the haka too.

[@johnhogan1112]

🙏 class always

[@heatherford491]

The word is respect !!

[@daniellebates2326]

Absolute shivers

[@blanewilliams3563]

Sean Wainui ❤️❤️❤️

[@donaldcrump9562]

Mamae to the Bone R.I.P Seany

[@RH-zv6sg]

The Waikato farewells Sean was a amazing person in Chiefs team.. Sadly missed Arohamai ra xx

[@bex2b474]

RESPECT!!!! KIA KAHA AB's💞

[@tipihihi]

Great mana towards Sean and his Whanau. Thankyou to USA ,players etc that came together to make this happen. Score is irrelevant. Let's hope we don't have to wait as long to see another game between the two nations.

[@lucyannanixon7714]

RESPECT

[@otumoetaipat]

May Sean's memory be a blessing.

[@masku1367]

I felt that Haka💙

[@kuhlemasagaziqu675]

Rest to my All Blacks brothers Rest in power Uso Sean Wanui

[@sabzzy786]

Tears. Always.

[@vailima49aston99]

Rest In Peace Sean 🌹

[@barryadvokaat7980]

May his soul rest in love.

[@ajreid4056]

Miss u my little brother

[@varisaraphiratthitikon9269]

i love this

[@jamesdausho6457]

RIP bro!

[@giancarlopinna7009]

Fantastic Haka stories Allblacks Kia ORA Champ

[@nandinhocunha440]

I remember when the news were bashing the US team for smiling while the all blacks were doing the haka. I just think the US team was happy to see this because its a rare treat

[@karlrensburg3472]

Ka pai boy's 💪🏽

[@user-kf6js4dc2o]

RIP wainui💕💕💕

[@BonesTheCat]

Was even juicing up the US and as well. Much love to Sean's family.

[@lincolnharper2866]

RIP brother x

[@patriciatutaki3322]

sincere, heartfelt, and inspiring haka ... and the original ... well done All Blacks on both counts ... haka and game ... and a bit of homework for the newbies ... learn ALL the words to our anthem, not just the English parts

[@MJ-qb5ph]

Don’t let the Americans smiling concern you. I was lucky to get a backstage pass to Enrique englasias in concert and when he came on and for the following two hours was a wall of either smiling and or in awe faces - it’s the highest compliment

[@RogerBiwandu]

Courtney Lawes at 1:07... 😃 In a more serious note, rest in Power Sean, what a huge loss, I could feel your huge mana all the way from France !!! Sinceres condolences to wifey, kids, Maori people, rugby family and NZ.

[@perfectdayz]

Pretty awesome seeing the us boys buzzin. I

[@gerhardburger6777]

That is the haka I remember from the 90's. 😝😎

[@johann9311]

❤️❤️❤️

[@richardparauri1937]

Moe mai ra e te rangatira a Sean tetahi o nga tino toa o Ngariki Kaiputahi he mihi aroha ki oku whanaunga te whanau Wainui me tona hoa rangatira ma te Atua koutou e manaaki e hapai ake koutou na runga i te whakaaro e tau mai ana a Sean i te kapo o te Atua.

[@dumanimjo609]

TJ brings the intensity

[@chasewst871]

LL SEAN WAINUI

[@cantbeatatrumpet2101]

"YEAH BABY TONS AND TONS OF RESPECT TO YOU USA...LET'S GO BRANDON PUKANAAAAAAAAA

[@AT-ng4zl]

Mana….😍

[@ElMusaJr]

RIP Sean Wainui😪

[@leotagovalentine1978]

Good training run guys ..kapai

[@teaomangu1226]

Those two guys smiling at the Haka,as the game went on ended up looking Dazed&Confused. But good on them to represent themselves America and rugby

[@samharry5535]

Je kif grave

[@tunz97]

Big ups to the Eagles, massive respect

[@osakana7397]

ほんまかっこいい

[@holleymi2000]

R.I.P Sean

[@SKUXBOII]

R.I.P Sean wainui