McCaw explains Haka decision

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has explained the All Blacks decision to perform their pre-match haka in the dressing room was forced on them by the Welsh Rugby Union.

McCaw explains Haka decision

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has explained the All Blacks decision to perform their pre-match haka in the dressing room was forced on them by the Welsh Rugby Union.

The WRU wanted to change the long-standing custom whereby the haka is performed just before kick-off, leaving the All Blacks to act our the traditional Ka Mate behind closed doors.

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