THE GREATEST HAKA OF ALL TIME! Men’s & Women’s Haka Reactions

[@chrisparti]

The most powerful hakas I have ever seen were at Jonah Lomu's funeral

[@PjRjHj]

Not a dry eye across the ditch, watching the footage

[@sheilaheald2509]

I was going to say the same thing. I bawled my eyes out at that ceremony.

[@rhonafenwick5643]

This is gonna sound way less impressive, but the most powerful for me was at my aunt's funeral. She wasn't even Māori by heritage, but she married a Kiwi and his whanau embraced her completely as one of their own. As the pallbearers were carrying her casket to the hearse, several men broke into a spontaneous rendition of Ka Mate behind them. The ihi was simply explosive. We all bawled, but at the same time it was so ferociously cathartic at a time we were all in such deep grief

[@chrisparti]

@@rhonafenwick5643 A personal story like that is far more moving than my watching Jonah's funeral on TV. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@johnfarmer1214]

2ND - ~NUMBER ONE IS 2nd 1st Farewell Their Fallen Comrades With A Huge Haka - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnqZhYWKd7-Ig68

[@rikmoran3963]

I'm from the UK, and have watched many hakas over the years. They are a fantastic part of sport. Additionally there are some truly beautiful and emotional hakas that you can find on KZbin. There is a wedding haka in which the emotion always makes tears well up in my eyes, and there is a haka by school children honouring a teacher who was retiring. They might be somewhat alien to our cultures, but the emotions are very clear.

[@ladykaycey]

I was touched by those too. Well worth watching.

[@rollyrolly7729]

Check out the one at the nz parliament yesterday. Now that was pure emotion

[@Bruce-nw2hm]

Im a kiwi and these haka bring a tear to my eye everytime. Proud to be a NZer

[@revenant_scot]

Do you mean this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2bCeaCiiN-jhtEsi=AB6hh5tD2p82zXWM It’s so powerful?

[@Bruce-nw2hm]

@@revenant_scot yp thats the one. Goosebumps

[@nathanielrose30]

In 1905 New Zealand played Wales and performed the Haka, the welsh team responded by singing an old welsh song “Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau” which went on to be our national anthem and in doing so gave birth to the singing of anthems before a sporting event.

[@soundsean]

This is a true and cool fact that I only recently learned.

[@iallso1]

As an English man I think the Welsh anthem is the best in the world, and I can't sing God Save Big Ears even if someone was hold a gun to my head.

[@ddbats7032]

Papua New Guinea, Somoa, Fiji & Tonga also have pre match performances especially in Rugby league. Papua new guinea and Tonga crowds really get involved. It's a sight to see.

[@titchm131]

I remember hearing high school kids practising haka in their gym hall when I lived in NZ, it’s deep in their psyche and culture. It’s something else to hear in person.

[@iallso1]

Kids in primary schools learn kapa haka and are encouraged to think what it means to them on a personal level, not just as a group or a cultural perspective.

[@speleokeir]

I still want England to respond with a Morris Dance - Seeing our boys dancing about in bells and waving a pigs bladder on a stick would put the fear of God into those Kiwis!😁

[@greenphoenix687]

Haha... I would love this. As a kiwi I reckon it would.

[@ChelseaPensioner-DJW]

There is an ancient pre battle tradition, and that was turning around and showing your bare arse, it was pre 'Braveheart', infact it was pre Roman Britain.

[@nigelturner3251]

I think they would cack themselves if we started with some cheese rolling.

[@michaelgoetze2103]

😂😂

[@candice3559]

😂😂😂

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

That women's one was intense. A haka was performed in New Zealand parliament yesterday as a protest by Māori MPs against a bill before the house. It's not just a challenge before rugby matches, it still has its original value as a challenge or as a sign of respect. Other Pacific nations have similar challenges - the Sivatau, the Sipitau, the Cibi. When two of them play rugby against each other, they're often performed simultaneously, which is amazing.

[@MichaelSavage-n3n]

The women have it for me sent shivers through me proud and emotional

[@deano22-c7i]

There is a wedding haka on KZbin that is absolutely stunning ❤️🇬🇧

[@FuriousGinger76]

Agree with that!T hat one and Jonah Lomu's funeral are 2 must watch Haka!

[@logantawhiti55]

The HaKa is a part of New Zealand's culture which is a part of our Identity as a country and people. Like the National anthems the HaKa is a challenge of pride and respect and a honour to be met with.

[@2ndTim3_1-6]

Theres one at a marriage ceremony that you would like , its very moving

[@roguesorcerer1145]

Rugby is the most wonderful sport, reflecting respect and sportsmanship. A hooligans game played by Gentleman and Ladies

[@rodgerking1134]

With the women that was before a match against the Australians, the best of enemies.

[@PjRjHj]

Frenemies, or siblings fighting over a bunkbed or a carseat

[@philross2007]

Retiring schoolteacher receives haka from school kids is immense. Also funeral haka from school friends. 😢 awe inspiring

[@proffzzix9139]

The Haka is a NZ tradition but other Pacific nations (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa etc) have similar challenges they issue at the start of International games. Your comment on sportsmanship is so apt for the game of Rugby. You have seen how hard and physical the game is and tempers can flare but at the end of the game at EVERY level each team forms a channel to clap their opponents and the officials from the field.

[@stevedimakis7403]

Kia ora whanau! Loved seeing your reactions to our culture down here in Aotearoa New Zealand. ❤

[@stuartcollins82]

The "Ka Mate" Haka was performed by the NZ football team in the late 19th century before a game. The NZ Rugby team decided to do it before their games too. In fact, this predates the singing of a national anthem. NZ played Wales in 1905, and performed the Haka. The welsh team decided to respond, and sung the (I think unofficial at the time) national anthem of hen wlad fy nhadau. Since then, it's been tradition to sing national anthems before sporting events. So you can thank the Haka for inspiring that.

[@newremote]

It was the NZ national rugby team that first performed the haka. There are reports of a haka by the NZ rugby side touring New South Wales in 1884, and the NZ Natives team which toured the UK in 1888/89 performed it regularly. There was no national NZ football (soccer) team until 1904, and no regular national side until the 1920s.

[@chriswatts6894]

Please watch Jonah Lomu’s funeral Haka . Very moving.

[@slayerrocks2]

I started tearing up just thinking about that. 😢

[@BuntyMcB]

I remember and it was very moving.

[@sibbo-v6n]

The whole school turned out and performed the HAKA for a much loved teacher when his coffin arrived at the church for his funeral, so much respect shown on that You Tube.

[@davidfradgley751]

You should check out the munster haka. That was an amazing event. 4 New Zealand players played for Munster (an Irish "club" team) against New Zealand in a "Friendly" match. And the 4 Munster players did haka first and then the New Zealand team did the haka. It was brilliant.

[@ianstopher9111]

I always liked Ali William's throwing out the challenge and giving his all with the facial expressions.

[@christinebakewell3475]

Jonah Lomu was respected with probably the most incredible performance of the haka I’ve ever witnessed worth checking out and also his best performances on the pitch awesome talent.

[@adrianfairlie1584]

The ' Haka ' was performed by the very first All Blacks team when they toured Britain, France, and America in 1905 and has been our tradition ever since.. The All Blacks have also been one of the most successful rugby teams to play since 1905, with a win rate over 70% through to the modern-day era.

[@mej6519]

the old man took me and my brother to see the all england vs the all blacks at twickenham 1983, to hear the haka live in person raises the hairs on your arms and sends chills down the spine.

[@nubbypk]

When Ma'a Nonu (centre with red boots) runs his fingers across his throat at the end and points to his opposite number, it still gives me chills. He really was a warrior on the field of play.

[@clive4949]

U20 NZ vs Tonga is an excellent example of the pre match challenges, seeing two Polynesian nations each issuing challenges. Remembering these challenges go back hundreds of years when Polynesians crossed vast tracks of the Pacific to raid one another. The various choreographed movements have been passed down through the generations.

[@ComaDave]

It was recently performed in NZ Parliament as a protest towards legislation aimed at altering the Treaty of Waitangi, signed with the British in 1840. ✊ Even as an Aussie, it is great to see such a proud cultural display with the added bonus of watching NZ playing Rugby. As others have posted - you must see the haka tributes to the great Jonah Lomu.

[@Tonzeff]

Hi Jess and Mike, thanks for reacting to the Haka, here is a little info off the top of my head regarding the Haka and I hope it helps you understand a little more what the Haka is. Haka is a multifaceted form of communication traditionally used by the Maori people of New Zealand. In history Haka was used prior to battle to challenge the enemy to show strength, ferocity and fearlessness and to mentally and spiritually fortify the warriors before the ensuing war. In recent times the Maori Battalion used it before battle in World War I & II and as a result, the soldiers of the Maori Battalion were regarded as fearless and uncompromising by allied forces as well as the enemy. Haka is also used as a welcome to visitors, and despite it's fearsome outward appearance, if the challenge of the welcome is accepted by the visitors then they are brought into the fold (as it were) and count as one of the family, If not accepted, "better run.. real fast." Haka is also used to celebrate the successes of teams or individuals to show pride and respect towards those who have succeeded in their particular endeavours. Haka also is used in Funerals as a very high mark of respect to farewell and send the Love and thoughts of those left behind with the deceased as they journey to the spirit realm (Hawaiki Nui). In modern times Haka retains all the properties as it did in the ancient times and although the battles have changed to sports events, It has always been a highly regarded treasure (Taonga) and treated with reverence by the Maori people adopted by the New Zealanders (Kiwis) and fiercely guarded as such. Keep up the great work, love your reactions, Kia Ora (Greetings) from New Zealand.

[@Captally]

Funeral and dedication Hakas are very moving. I like the famous wedding one and the school farewell Haka to a retiring Headmaster is also moving.

[@jkpole]

Great reaction from you both and thank God for Tradition that they still do this before a match

[@andrewgoodenough1809]

After a match the two teams and coaching staff all go for dinner ,that's sportsmanship

[@grabtharshammer]

You must have heard of Jonah Lomu, a LEGEND of the All Blacks, respected around the World by ALL teams. You really should take a look at his Funeral and the Haka's that were performed there for him and in front of his wife and children, so much respect. Might bring you to tears, but it is so worth watching. Aah go on, go on, go on, go on. You know you want to.

[@grabtharshammer]

it is on YT by the way 😃

[@grabtharshammer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafHZKlmeLWLgKM

[@paulbessell6154]

Should see the New Zealand Parliament today - 'that' was a Haka!

[@AlistairForsyth-y9o]

Great choice of video to react to. Would not have thought of watching it on my own. Well done, great review.

[@daloki349]

Very recently, parliament in New Zealand had to be suspended when a woman member did the full Haka as a protest during a vote. It's up on KZbin and is well worth a look.

[@iansmith1286]

There’s a video on KZbin of a whole school doing the Haka at a teachers funeral that is unbelievably moving.

[@alandoman-ig4oe]

As a totally different view the Māori people you should hear their love songs. So beautiful.

[@BarryHockley-r9x]

You mentioned the woman with the red/pink streak in her hair Jess, her name is Ruby Tui pronounced 2-E . I actually stayed up for the women's world cup in New Zealand so around midnight UK time and loved it 👍

[@lesgrice4419]

Amazing spectacle, they do it every match, throwing down a challenge, they come from the islands where Maori tribes are and they are highly reosected for it and their rugby, possibly the greatest rugby playing Nation of the last 60 years (consistently)...I'm English and I get emotional!

[@g--666--g]

there is a great haka from a wedding a few yrs back with both the men and women.

[@rescyn1190]

The wedding Haka is another great one

[@antipodean1233]

Mens and WOMEN'S..great NZ teams

[@Onz70]

The traditional Māori performance of haka is a source of pride for all New Zealanders. It is performed all around the world, most famously by the All Blacks and the New Zealand Defence Force. Traditionally, haka was a customary way to welcome visiting tribes, but it also served to invigorate warriors as they headed into battle. It was a show of physical prowess but also an embodiment of cultural pride, strength, and unity

[@BadgerUKvideo]

Obviously the hakas of each island nation are epic but you have to watch the Welsh sing. Their performance is as good as any haka.

[@philhartley678]

Back in 80's an Australian player started blowing kisses to the All Blacks during the haka and it was a huge incident between two countries. Tonga, Samoa and Fiji also perform a war dance before they play rugby. It occurs before every game. As a schoolboy rugby player we sometimes played Kiwi teams (New Zealand) and a lot of the did a form of haka.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

The Haka used to be a challenge beffore a battle in that part of the world. (N.Z. Samoa,Fiji etc.)

[@zwieseler]

Well, the guys made the French team hold hands so.... good job!

[@shadow-Sun]

I never get tired of seeing Kiwis perform the Haka , it is without doubt one of if not THE greatest rituals used pre Rugby match and I am England through and through but damn , the Haka ...is just so next level and steeped in history . Love your channel keep up the great work . and p.s respect to the great nation of New Zealand

[@TheClunkingFist]

That's the great thing about rugby: the fans like each other, too. Rugby is a religion, and if you have it, you like all rugby players and the sport is more important that the participants.

[@DeadDrunk1]

Jonah Lomu's funeral haka was tear jerking. Many wedding and funeral hakas show some true emotions

[@ChelseaPensioner-DJW]

The Haka is done at Weddings and Funerals also. One to see is a whole Boys School doing the Haka at a teachers retirement. Tonga has a pre-game war dance, called the Sipi Tau, Samoa and Fiji also have versions although the Maoris seem to have the original.

[@scrivener68]

One thing people often miss out on is that there are many different hakas, because it's always referred as "the haka," when really it's "a haka." The women have an authority that's different from but every bit as powerful as the men; for me it's because there's something about the Maori language and a loud woman's voice that just pierces me to my soul. I could imagine hearing that across a battlefield and expecting valkyries to ride in and destroy me and everything I love.

[@rhonafenwick5643]

While you're diving into this wonderful rabbit hole, you might like to check out a video of the Aquaman premiere, where the shared cultural heritage of the haka and parallel practices among the Polynesian nations was shown when Jason Momoa and Temuera Morrison led an impromptu haka with a number of other (mainly Māori) people involved with the film. It was a lot of fun to hear live commentators be befuddled at what was going on as Momoa began leading the cry, and then be stunned as they saw a moment of such ihi unfold in front of them!

[@stephenrobinson3681]

A few weeks ago, England played Samoa in a rugby league international test match. The Samoans performed their version of the haka prior to the start of the match. This was the most intimidatory haka or Siva Tau - Samoan War Dance with player literally facing each other nose to nose. On KZbin, ENGLAND VS SAMOA 1ST TEST 2024 | TOA SAMOA PERFORM SIVA TAU, well worth a reaction.

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

That second one is me, at age 72yrs, when I find out the check out at the supermarket is automated 😂

[@craiggallier01]

France (in white) got fined for crossing the halfway line as it was deemed to have disrespected the Haka. Other teams have similar - Samoa, Fiji and Tonga.

[@AussieTVMusic]

The NZ women's cricket team sang a beautiful Maori song after winning the world cup.

[@RodFry-i2z]

Welsh National Anthem Just Before Wales Beat England

[@Lemmys_Mole]

Beat me to it fella 😂

[@richardvandeursen2395]

It is as has been said performed by the All Black and the Black Ferns before international matches. They are the two top national men's and women's teams for rugby union in New Zealand. There is one nation who dislike it so much they keep asking for it to be banned. As it gives too much of a psychological advantage to the team performing it.They say. That nation is England. There is a lot of respect for the Haka amongst other rugby playing nations. Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Papua New Guinea have their versions as well. Well worth a watch.

[@anon17472]

I'm a Kiwi and I always find the wahine haka more emotional than the men - I think it's the high pitched chant and the way it drops down a half step at the end. Reminds me of home somehow - if I had to explain what NZ sounds like, I think that'd be it

[@ryanawilson8549]

Magic

[@sidtedtilley]

“It is my time, it is my moment,” the English translation of the haka says. “Our dominance rises, our supremacy emerges.” 'Ka mate, ka mate, ka ora, ka ora', which translates to 'I die, I die, I live, I live. '

[@tonymantana9289]

Hey 👋 we had sum issues in uk 🇬🇧 recently over haka love all the vids guys ❤

[@rogerb4436]

You should watch a women's rugby game and there's a funeral for a teacher that past away at a school and the whole school sent him off with a Haka. It was amazing. I've grown up with Maori culture and my heart bursts with pride with the haka.

[@Downbull]

I like the video ‘The Haka -New Zealand Vs Tonga.’ It shows both New Zealand and Tonga doing their rituals at the same time.

[@anstra7028]

Haka Documentary "We Belong Here" Beats By Dre Rugby (Inia Maxwell)

[@HaroldHobson-w6f]

Also watch the Anthony Foley and Māori all Blacks v Ireland. Total respect. In these men and woman’s shadows I am not worthy to kneel let alone stand. ❤❤😊😊 You can’t buy respect, you have to earn it. Harry Haworth, West Yorkshire, UK.

[@wingedwraith]

Somewhere on here is a Haka completed by the Kiwi Army for a fallen comrade. It's heart rending.

[@RodFry-i2z]

I would urge you to watch the Welsh National Anthem sung before the England Wales Game.

[@sjbict]

The rugby not the football version

[@RodFry-i2z]

@@sjbict Yes the Rugby Version

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

There is very little nastiness or unsportsmanlike type behaviour in rugby. Despite it being a rough game, it is well known for players being competitive but respectful. There is huge respect for The New Zealand All Blacks, they are amazing players and very disciplined. I’m British, but they are always welcomed with warmth in this country. You know there is going to be a great match with them. We love the Haka and the players are very proud of it. It’s like a battle cry that they call to their enemy to challenge them. There are other types of Haka too though.

[@michaelglover9354]

I was waiting for the French when they lined up to start doing the Can Can!

[@zo7034]

Its hard to imagine now, but you have to get into the mindset that you've just landed on an island where you've heard stories of warriors that will rip you to shreds, 'savages' that will not only beat you in war but mutilate you (this was in a time when being buried a whole person was the only way to make it to heaven). You turn up and you see these people who are ready to fight and seem to be so whipped up in a frenzy that you basically shit yourself and are too terrified to fight properly.

[@steviesellers]

The best one was against Wales when the referee had to tell wales to go back and they refused, as the opponants of the haka are supposed to retreat first , Wales refused and then the crowd were behind Wales being at home , and cheer when New Zealand retreated first was amazing

[@aaronclair4301]

Haka is traditionally a challenge of war done by Maori warriors. It celebrates life over death and was first done by my ancestor Te Rauparaha around 1820 when he escaped a pursuing enemy tribe. It became part of NZ rugby in 1905 when the "Originals" All Blacks team toured the UK. You should watch NZ school boys Rugby Haka to understand Rugby Haka. The second woman that you see leading the women's Haka is Portia Woodman, the GOAT of women's rugby

[@dwarfbarbarian8885]

The Haka was originally used to display a tribes pride strength and unity but also used as a welcoming celebration and to challenge other visiting tribes

[@jimwalker1404]

The schoolboys haka at Jonah Lomu’s funeral will bring tears to your eyes😢

[@shanegooding4839]

Definitely agree the women performed amazingly. The haka is a tradition of the Maori people of New Zealand. So you generally wont see it performed by folks who aren't New Zealanders (Kiwis) or Maori. Other Polynesian people have similar but not identical traditions. I'd say the most powerful hakas you could ever watch would be at the funeral of a respected person. The emotions in those performances are next level!😊

[@johnspillman5403]

It only New Zealand Maori war chant The Haka, Traditionally, haka was a customary way to welcome visiting tribes, but it also served to invigorate warriors as they headed into battle. It was a show of physical prowess but also an embodiment of cultural pride, strength, and unity.👀🙏

[@Terrahawk_]

I’ve never seen the women’s version and actually it was better. I think the reason it’s better for me was that it seems more like a group thing with several of the ladies taking a big role.

[@lesgrice4419]

Amazing spectacle, they do it every match, throwing down a challenge, they come from the islands where Maori tribes are and they are highly reosected for it and their rugby, possibly the greatest rugby playing Nation of the last 60 years (consistently)

[@positivemanifesting3492]

The Haka is unique to New Zealand and is from the Maori culture. Each team in all sport, school club and organisation have their own Haka. It is referencing their culture and their ancestors. It is worth exploring this further. Other Polynesian nations have their own version of this - Fiji, Samoa, Tonga etc. I am lucky enough to have faced this on a rugby field and it is very inspiring. I recommend looking at the Haka for Jonah Lomu at his funeral as this was huge and full of emotion for an absolute legend of a man and rugby player.

[@scottosborne2915]

i love the haka the women's made me tear up while the men's put a smile on my face jess the haka is meant to intimidate and if you turn you back on them it means your scared New Zealand do the Haka Tonga do the Sipi Tau Fiji does The Cibi Samoa The Siva Tau THERE ALL PRE GAME WAR DANCE they don't only do the haka just for games they do it for visiting royals and honoured guests

[@sharonwassell]

The women's is so powerful. It is supposed to strike fear in the enemy. U are supposed to have a chill down your spine and a tear in your eye. That means u get it.

[@johnavery3941]

The Haka is in fact only performed by the New Zealanders, the other Pacific Island Nations do all do something similar but it is given a different same in Fiji / Samoa / Tonga.

[@paulbromley6687]

It has nothing to do with hatred it is a traditional way of warning your opponents they will have to raise their game because you are going to bring everything you can to beat them.

[@cateplink1633]

If you want spine tingling watch the All Blacks vs England 2024 haka. An English player went on record saying that the haka should be banned before the game. The result is intense.

[@AlienNationLiveEvents]

The women by far the scariest. Imagine coming home to one of them after a bad day at the office 😂

[@sarahscovell8212]

Please watch the Haka in memory of Jarom Hadley Nathaniel Rihari it's just so emotional but beautiful 😢❤

[@MAN0FST33L]

The Haka originated from New Zealand and the All Blacks were the first sport team to ever perform the haka war cry challenge over 100 years ago

[@thevocalcrone]

Lol so a quick google see if you can find the video (and no its not good quality but its a great video) Haka, Maori vs Wallabies 2002. I don't know if this was the first time they did the Haka but the reactions from the Wallabies is priceless (and I'm Australian)all through it the Aboriginal guy was mouth open jaw slack.. that was a powerful haka.

[@Bobmeanstreak]

It's a New Zealand Maori tradition. As you liked that..., can I suggest you look at the memorial service to Jonah Lou. One of the Gods of Rugby who played in NZ and the UK. Much loved by all and died far too young. There is the most respectful haha you will ever see, performed by many of the greats of the Rugby World.

[@tonycook1624]

-> quick use the edit command over there --> and fix that unfortuate spelling error - haha

[@JohnHF1957]

The haka in its various forms is an important ceremonial part of Maori culture and is performed at a number of particular events (a welcome to guests, weddings, funerals). The one performed by the All Blacks is the "Ka Mate" and they have performed it since 1905. In recent times other New Zealand sporting teams have performed various haka. There are quite a few haka videos here on KZbin, some of the most emotional are one performed at a wedding and this one ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2e0pZaVr9F6nsU), performed by hundreds of students and staff of Palmerston North Boys High School at the funeral of a much loved and respected teacher. One year at the high school I taught at here in Australia for 30 years, a Maori student that we had performed a haka for his oral presentation that was part of the senior English curriculum. I was teaching in the room next door when it took place and his performance was so intimidating that four girls ran screaming from the room.

[@rogerb4436]

We do it not only for sports but funerals,weddings etc. The Maori use to do it back in the day before going into battle etc. New Zealand is awesome about not killing the culture(sure there are some issues of course) but we embrace it. It's on government departments, the langue was raught in school back in the 70s when I went. They have there own tv and radio stations. It's everywhere.

[@sarahcarrette2193]

Samoa, Fiji and Tonga have their own traditional challenges which they perform before matches.

[@Jamienomore]

Those Womens facual expressions were not unusual. It's the usual expression if you forget your Wife's Birthday or Wedding Anniversary.

[@Morgana0x]

The Haka was traditionally something warriors did before a battle. It was a warning and a challenge to the opposing forces. There are different kinds of Hakas. In Rugby it's used by the All Blacks (women and men) as a challenge and a warning. But there are Hakas for funerals and weddings too. You should check out Jonah Lomu's funeral. The Hakas are incredibly moving.

[@SinethembaSongelwa]

Guys please react to the Samoa Siva Tau vs Tonga Sipi Tau rugby league world cup 2021...

[@cateplink1633]

The haka is a New Zealand cultural thing. As you mentioned the polynesian teams all have their own version of the challenge

[@cvs8545]

Ruby Tui (with the red hair on the left). Read her autobiography - Straight-up.

[@lakelady57]

Can you imagine landing in NZ back in the 1700's and these natives approach you with this challenge? That would have been intimidating as you don't understand what you have come up against. Please watch the haka done by the Maori All Blacks when they played Ireland. They were honouring the death of one of the Irish players, much respect.