Friends pay tribute to deceased teenage rugby player in traditional Maori fashion

The team-mates of Torran Thomas have paid tribute to their fallen comrade at his funeral this week in traditional Maori style, performing the Haka in his memory. 

Torran who was only 15 years-old collapsed whilst training at West Coast Pirates junior academy last week and died soon after.

At his funeral this week, friends and team-mates gave his coffin a guard of honour whilst performing a traditional Maori Haka as a mark of respect for their friend.