Collins: Haka spat spurred All Blacks

JERRY COLLINS revealed New Zealand were more fired up than ever ahead of Saturday’s 45-10 victory over Wales after being forced to perform the haka in their changing room.

The All Blacks felt offended by the Welsh Rugby Union’s plan to stage the traditional war dance between the national anthems, rather than just before kick-off.

The WRU had wanted the Welsh anthem to be their official response and informed New Zealand of the protocol on October 16.