'Context is always going to be debated': Māori All Blacks adviser backs Perenara's haka
- TJ Perenara included a message supporting Treaty of Waitangi protests in his haka before the game against Italy.
- Perenara stated that the haka represented the unity of Aotearoa, acknowledging all people, not just tangata whenua.
- All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson confirmed that Perenara had discussed his haka remarks prior to the match.
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TURIN — While Turin was preparing to enjoy the rugby match between Italy and New Zealand, political controversy broke out on the other side of the world. To launch the haka that the All Blacks performed as always before the meeting, in fact, TJ Perenara recited a phrase with a particular political meaning: “Toitu te mana o te whenua, toitūu te mana motuhake, toitu te tiriti o Waitangi”, which translated sounds more or less “Forever the strength …
All Blacks legend TJ Perenara issues support to New Zealand Treaty protests during haka against Italy
Departing All Blacks legend TJ Perenara made a huge statement as he led the haka for a record 64th time against Italy on Saturday afternoon. The legendary New Zealand scrum half bowed out alongside Sam Cane, with the two World Cup winners set to head to Japan to continue their club careers. Perenara, who made his international debut for the Kiwis back in 2014, and has also made two appearances for the Maori All Blacks, led the haka ahead of New …
📰 TJ Perenara’s final haka tribute to Treaty protest
TJ Perenara has never been one to shy away from making a statement and he did exactly that in his last match for the All Blacks. Leading the haka for a record 64th time, the halfback mentioned “Toitū te tiriti o Waitangi” during the opening of Ka Mate before the All Blacks played Italy in Turin. Speaking after the match, which the All Blacks won unconvincingly 29-11, Perenara told Sky Sports he did it in response to Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, the prote…
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