10 Great All Blacks haka leaders

[@AllBlacks]

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[@markvegar1442]

A boomerangs given by a pacific islander really

[@DanSnooks-dh8qt]

Was great always walk forward no matter what go to fight just like french

[@christophec6201]

Piri Weepu is my favorite. Specially during 2011 World Cup. What a strong voice he had.

[@seanwalker494]

I can still hear Kapa O Pango from the final, I'll never forget his commanding voice and deliberate cadence

[@themanabroad7800]

Couldn’t agree more, he was the very best in my opinion

[@caroc5385]

Piri was definitely the best ive seen! Spine tingling even as a Kiwi.

[@neiloychowdhury9337]

His energy is unparalleled

[@toakasi6425]

Yes he's a Te Aute School Boy their an Anglican Maori School 🏫 Sir Apirana Ngata attended there as well they have a history of excellence for education & rugby.

[@Thunder55Turbo]

I have absolutely no Maori heritage but the Haka awakens the beast inside I swear

[@Rugby-2343e]

Are u from New Zealand.

[@Walkbyffaith]

Same here! Every time I see it I get chills

[@angelocaduto1703]

Tana Umaga leading the first kapa o pango makes me feel like I could run through a brick wall. Like I could fight a dragon and win.

[@yepok5120]

You honestly could no lie

[@emesssssss]

0:01: Kevin Mealamu 1:14: Sir Wayne Shelford 1:57: Carlos Spencer 2:34: Liam Messam 3:53: Tana Umaga 5:06: TJ Perenara 6:42: Piri Weepu 8:17: Zinzan Brooke 8:59: Rico Gear 9:38: Aaron Smith

[@Thechosenfool]

I'm a proud Englishman but whenever I see the Haka performed by the NZ All Blacks it sends a shiver down my spine - superb stuff

[@AdderTude]

There's something about Maori that brings out that primal instinct during the haka. Like a team that's ready for war.

[@Benny-rw1pu]

completely agree

[@LOW-Verwatch]

@@AdderTude It's almost like that was trhe traditional reason behind it...

[@LOW-Verwatch]

Proud Englishman - aka "I'm not racist but..."

[@LOW-Verwatch]

Please inform me about what there is to be proud about as an 'Englishman'.

[@thatswhatisaid7527]

I remember seeing the first Kapa o Pango lead by Tana when I was 15years old and it blew my mind. It was all anyone was talking about school for the next week. In my opinion the best Kapa o Ponga ever.

[@gdavies4]

Tana's wasn't my favourite but it certainly was the best

[@cyndoza5454]

So did they win?

[@ivalemfana]

UMaga was like a reincarnation of an actual warrior bro 😂

[@WillisMacrilis]

Tana's my favourite, elite team there

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

The most chills I ever got was when Tana lead it against the Boks. I was in varsity, early morning for us. We knew it was on by the end of it. Silence from everyone, others woke up at that moment. The game was amazing as well.

[@lukeconlan8042]

TJ and That Haka was Crazy Energy 🔥🔥🔥

[@via-anghelmagahum2586]

I’m American and I’ve always admired the Haka dance. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen and it’s amazing how this old tradition continues to survive. And how all the people take it so so so so seriously. I mean they seem to have so much respect for it and it’s amazing. I have so many questions! 1. What does the sticking out the tongue mean? I’ve seen in so many times, it’s gotta mean something. 2. What language is that? It sounds so cool. 3. This was an ancient war cry right? So what happened then? Like does this happen to prepare for war or right before the war like to scare enemies or something? 4. Does each movement mean something? I mean they all look amazing together!

[@mthokozisinkomoxulu8097]

2) Maōri. The Indigenous Language Of Aotearoa (New Zealand) 3) The Haka Is Usually Done For All Sorts Of Events. Eg Weddings,Funerals, Birthdays Etc. In Terms Of The All Blacks Its To Lay Down A Challenge To The Opposition While Displaying Their Culture. 4) I Don't Know All Of Them But I Know A Few. The Ground Motion Represents Returning To The Earth. "Be One With The Land". The Lifting Of The Hands Means Lifting To The Heavens. "Our Dominance, Our Superiority Will Reing And It Will Be Lifted To The Heavens." The Slashing Motion At The End Means A Transfer Of Energy.

[@samanthaleo2590]

I may be able to answer the tongue question! I’ve seen other comments saying it is a display of dominance and meant to instill fear. Another comment I saw said it essentially says “we will defeat you and then we will eat you” (although I’m 99.9% positive the maori didn’t eat anyone lol)

[@JaydenGarciaMo5]

Because our ancestors where Cannibals they would stick there tongues out at other tribes as if to say “we’re hungry” it’s pretty mad but that’s the history of the pukana 💪🏼

[@BooRadley13]

⁠​⁠@@samanthaleo2590I believe they actually were cannibals

[@FluffyCakes79]

Pukana (facial expressions) are used in Haka & Waiata (song) to emphasize particular words & to demonstrate the performers ferocity & passion.

[@gorillakingsa1686]

As a 1.94m 108kg Afrikaner, Liam Messam struck absolute fear into my heart. The goat imo

[@michaelstevens7533]

As much as I'm not new zealand. I will always have respect for the haka

[@dom37262]

American here. Love the Haka. I noticed that each one was slightly different. Does that represent different Tribes? Or is that something the team decides on? I find it fascinating how an ancient ritual like this has survived for so long, and is now used in sporting events in the modern times.

[@andrewrobinson2690]

There are two main ones - Ka Mate and Kapa o Pango. Ka Mate is a Haka of the Ngāti Toa tribe which was used by the all blacks for 100 years. Its origins are from Ngāti Toa and not the whole of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and how commercial it has become has been seen as too far, particularly as Ngāti Toa represent only a section of Māori people. Kapa o Pango was written specifically for the All Blacks and was first used in the 2000’s. It means “team in black” and is seen by some (including myself) as a Haka more representative of New Zealand as a whole. I believe there are tribal differences to how the Haka is presented based on history and tradition though, not too sure what those are. Note: I am not tangata whenua Māori (Māori person). I am a first gen immigrant with South African New Zealand ancestry but have called New Zealand home for 21 years now (I’m 26). So what I say is based of my most likely flawed knowledge of Te Ao Māori. It’s a very special culture which I am continuously learning more about. You should come visit and experience it for yourself.

[@NZENZN]

Rico Gear is the absolute goat at haka in rugby, no one comes close to him, he knows the Reo, knows how to lead a proper haka, can pronounce the words and has that extra mana

[@MonkeyJmpr]

TJ Perenara and that vicious slap rule supreme

[@PabloGarcia-sj5pm]

Umaga y Perenara son los Kaeas que más energía transmitían🙌❤️🤟💪

[@craigmcghee4]

I'm Welsh and my very first international game was Wales Vs the all blacks in 2004 and to see the haka live was always a dream of mine so spine tingling

[@MbusoMhlongo]

Piri Weepu, Liam Messam and TJ Perenara are my 3 best. Shout-out from Newcastle, South Africa 🇿🇦👍

[@leenafernando7276]

🙏🖤✨They beat the opposition even before the match starts 🖤✌️✌️✌️💪

[@yasuke9693]

Something about Messams voice gives me goosebumps. Like a king who leads from the fronline

[@andrewrobinson2690]

Piri for me. By no means qualified here but we were taught at high school to keep it slow with strong actions. Piri nailed that in 2011 and it struck that spirituality, fear and motivation into my heart. Think the crowd being Kiwi helped with the overall atmosphere. Honourable mention goes to Messam. Got those Tuakana vibes about him - amazing leader for AB’s, Sevens and Chiefs over the years

[@lematagitufele2036]

Weepu was the best haka leader ever

[@msmoke88]

Liam, Piri, Umanga. ☝🏽 ngā tino toa kaihaka 🙌🏾🙌🏾 My favorites to watch lead the AB haka. Always exhilarating. But some of my very favs to watch perform the haka are Ali Williams and in these later years, Ardie Savea & Rico Ioane. Te ihi me te mana (The power & authority) that these men demand when they haka is fire!!! 🖤🤍

[@sedwards2207]

To anyone from NZ, what a privilege it must be to perform this. ❤

[@denzeltutakitoa6739]

Crazy both Gear brothers should be on here

[@jshunskey8909]

Piri weepu is the best, that is absolutely savage showing the boys are going to war, new Zealand 🇳🇿 ✌️❤✌️ best

[@CG-or1re]

weepu for voice, tana for appearance

[@vicsaul5459]

Piri, best on this list. Personally the Black Ferns do it best ,more passionate from everyone of the Squad, spirit animal level. Loved the boomerang respect too.🇳🇿

[@HashimMohammed_8BP]

7:21 I knew the French were of the minority who didn’t seem too intimidated by the haka. They seemed pumped up and ready.

[@randybo7115]

It's 1am I'm drunk and enjoying watching this

[@panziniman]

ahahahah same here !!! and i dunno dick about rugby..... Cheers!

[@seanlynch1120]

No one respects the haka more than we do here in Australia, such an incredible sight to behold but Piri definitely gotta be my favourite

[@stevenbissett]

I wonder if Reiko will be leading the next haka.

[@tumisangtsholo785]

I reckon Ardie will do it

[@aboreal2242]

Amazing and beautiful ! I've chills when I heard this.

[@artnesto2036]

Wheres Hosea Gear. One of the all time great haka leaders

[@AllBlacks]

So many great haka leaders across All Blacks history. Perhaps we need a part two?

[@NZENZN]

@@AllBlacks yes, we need to see Hosea

[@corvetteanddrwhorule]

@@AllBlacksim sure all blacks fans would love a part two, especially featuring some of the less known names who have lead.

[@kikia6611]

​@@AllBlacksHosea for sure 👍

[@thandombekeni5628]

All blacks makes rugby looks Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Hail from South Africa ,Great respect, Amabokoboko

[@Dude-etiquette]

I can never get enough of the Hakka. Love NZ people

[@kvman6410]

Before Buck Shelford you had a bunch of guys doing some weird dance flapping about before a test match , even many kiwis didn't understand it and its meaning and mana at the time....After Buck you had Men presenting a Haka for their nation. Buck you are the GOAT AB captain. we will always owe you. a debt of gratitude and love.

[@markduncan6690]

I travelled around New Zealand for Four Months, it sure stirs up a sense of belonging!

[@gianfrancogiovedissanto9078]

Incredibile quanta passione ci mettono si caricano a molla...uniti e sincronizzati pronti per la battaglia ❤ da brividi

[@bencassidy3736]

Aaron smith is my favourite, just seeing the absolute ferocity coming out of those men, gave me goosebumps

[@SamK-gw4pq]

HAKA is soul howling. I proud of playing

[@juhandrehoffman5092]

As a SA supporter,I have the utmost respect for the Kiwis. What they bring to the game is amazing

[@LesleyBeswick]

Piri Weepu is my favourite Kaea. My favourite haka is the "Ka mate" which means "one will die"!

[@chanellegaga]

The soapdodgers all holding hands at 6.50 is hilarious!

[@sillybear6956]

There is no way you can rank these 10 from 1-10... All are greats and had such an impact on the haka

[@mystiqueofsounds]

Love it... such a powerful❤❤All respect to the Haka.

[@AMF59]

If I'm gonna die in battle, Tana or Piri would get me ready for it. Either one works for me😂

[@wordsbyannemarie]

TJ is my favourite. He has such intense mana and you can see how much leading the haka means to him. I find it interesting that his stance looks like he is holding a taiaha (traditional Māori spear)

[@xstian9147]

As a south african the haka is oje the most amazing experiences...see you guys at ellis park

[@magicchessreplays8203]

Umaga is the best

[@AleksAvramJeff]

A long time ago there was a U19 championship and the Haka leader took of his shirt and jumped in front of the rest of the team.

[@bena3341]

You should have seen some of the Hakas for first 15 rugby back in the day. Team doing the Haka and 500 guys from the school standing on the sidelines doing it with them. Epic.

[@AkilaJayasekera]

Tana Umaga has always reminded me of the predator from Predator That's a compliment

[@nitalopes515]

My 2 favourite teams on field at beginning of this video THE HAKA MAGNIFICENT 👏👏 Love the look on the Springboks faces facing these mighty rugby warriors with great respect 🙏 🫡 👏

[@naas699]

Top 10 haka leaders in descending order 10/ Buck Shelford 9/ Buck Shelford 8/ Buck Shelford 7/ Buck Shelford 6/ Buck Shelford 5/ Buck Shelford 4/ Buck Shelford 3/ Buck Shelford 2/ Buck Shelford 1/ Buck Shelford BRING BACK BUCK!

[@SophiaKnowles-ps3kw]

as an Australian, the Haka sends shivers down my spine, good on such strong NZ ppl

[@matthiasboettcher8844]

with their pre game war dance the abs are probably the most hated opponent to play against. mad respect

[@kenshin73himura70]

Native American (Apache). I must admit, watching this awakens the wild in me...loving it! 🤘🤘🤘

[@RomeoJay1269]

Tana‼14 is Rico he smacks like that right? The heavens felt that & I bet we lost that one l😅l

[@bezobejo]

Just like watching General Maximus Decimus Meridius do Haka dance, amazing

[@ibrasibo]

Ka mate will always be more iconic and epic than Kapa o Pango

[@robbiemacgregor5800]

Liam Messam and Tana umaga sound pretty similar with that raspiness in their voices

[@naomisanderson8223]

New Zealand: The Haka England: Fannying about a maypole with handkerchiefs

[@sedwards2207]

Well, you can always have Morris dancing? Would that work? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@k.hotzo.3033]

Rieko is very passionate about the haka, you can see in his animation

[@kadinpearse5826]

TJ PERENARA LEED THE HAKA BRILLIANT

[@kc9602]

Don't know about you folks, but I never want to bump into Kieran Read on a dark night!!! Or a light one for that matter! The man's a Unit!!

[@robbie1581]

Piri Weepu hands down! Was awesome to see!

[@LOW-Verwatch]

I lived in NZ for a little while in my younger days, and while I was there a little 5yr old maori kid performed The Haka... He put everything into it, I could see the veins in his neck all popping up etc, and imho THAT was the best Haka I've ever seen

[@SwdrwmaMochahary-p5f]

❤❤ from Boroland. 🙏

[@brianwahinya1245]

Piri Weepu..and by quite some distance. Honourable mentions for Tana Umaga, Liam Messam and Rico Gear

[@joeyasmr8662]

Love how the old school ones they all looking at each other seeing if they doing it right and in time 😂but love how it's evolved and now it's rehearsed and they know it inside and out I love the haka got lucky enough to see it live when they played wales which we lost lol

[@danielezekielsmith674]

Awesome Brother's

[@OdwaThukani]

Springboks are patiently waiting 💪🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@hooligan1179]

I thought the 1973 haka would be in here 😂 they've come a long way

[@xMurqzHD]

Should have put Rico gears Kapo o Pango 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@gallonthegreat7036]

Umaga has the heart , TJ has the spirit , but Piri has the soul of The Haka

[@raymondscott6331]

Doesn't matter who leads the Haka! Its the most awakening sound on the rugby pitch. Common you Blaaaacks.

[@LeN24680]

Des frissons ♥️

[@chekingi8871]

Let me break it down….Tana lead the greatest haka of all time. Piris the best leader

[@princegroove]

The haka rules! 👍🏼 Props to the Māori!

[@leoonardo4282]

I'm Brazilian and the best for me is Piri Weepu! I don't know nothing about Rugby but he screams like a maori warrior

[@ganboldbayantsagaan2560]

I love Maori people. There are warriors spirits in them. Respect! 👍🙏💪❤️

[@nickyt3269]

PIRI WEEPU had everyone pumped up. even the french players were ready to go. 7:30

[@spejder14]

I think Aaron Smith is my favorite

[@SyahruddinSyahruddin-s8c]

Bukankah ini menguras energi sebelum pertandingan sesungguhnya?

[@CadavreExquis-x6g]

I remember that time when the all blakcs were doing the haka and the opposite team were holding each others arms and slowly walking to them while the all black were doing it, so impressive. 😳

[@trayor5376]

Aaron Smith what a player.

[@maurichiohill2608]

I like the haka... their culture, a passionate retual.❤

[@airsan1844]

10:22 meaning?

[@OJAX3]

Saturday's Haka was dissapointing. We as Boks respect you always. Even if we dig a bit lol 😅

[@RBv195]

Rico was the best IMO

[@aalap03]

bring this in cricket, I cant wait to see Kane Williamson performing this.

[@pionieresvizzero2224]

🖤🖤

[@fraserwyeth568]

Rico Gear for me

[@adamp8463]

All Black is truly team of warriors

[@angusevans0621]

Hey All Blacks! Can you urge broadcasters to capture the sound of the Haka properly! These past examples sound great! Just not nowadays.

[@mathewlensly]

Notice how sa is the opposing team in most of their best hakas🇳🇿🇿🇦

[@speccwolf]

Always makes me cringe but i love our brothers and sisters in NZ

[@siviwemxuma7981]

Notice how they were all against us Boks.😅 Rivalry is unmatched.❤