The Haka - has the protection of the All Blacks gone too far?
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Tony Johnson can't udnerstand the recent furore over responses to the haka on Supersport.
"The IRB’s heavy handed stance on teams facing the All Black haka at events like next year’s Rugby World Cup has brought a predictable, and in some cases outraged response.
"It came to light during the recent IRB Womens World Cup when the Australian Rugby Union was fined because their team, the Wallaroos “advanced” on the challenge being performed by the Black Ferns.
"The message is clear…any teams doing so during next years tournament will face similar action.
As a New Zealander I find it absurd, and frankly embarrassing that it should come to this, and I just hope that the All Blacks or the New Zealand Rugby Union have had nothing to do with it."
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