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All Blacks doing the Haka. image via Instagram @allblacks

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‘It is death, it is death’: The truth behind the All Blacks’ Haka revealed

The spirit, history and truth behind the All Blacks’ Haka revealed – Also the words explained in English what they mean.

25-10-23 13:48
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All Blacks doing the Haka. image via Instagram @allblacks

Here is the truth behind the All Blacks’ Haka dance as they revealed it from their history. The All Blacks are set to face the Springboks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. With that in mind, most fans look forward to their famous Haka, the Ka Mate or the Kapa o Pango.

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Whenever the All Blacks do the famous Hakas, they show determination, unity and fearlessness. As they got ready for the final, they shared one of their famous Haka, the Kapa o Pango, when they did it for the first time. Sharing on Instagram, they loved it mainly because they did it against the Springboks and won the game.

“Goosebumps for the first ever Kapa o Pango 🥶. Who remembers this iconic Haka against @bokrugby”

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All Blacks stars getting ready for the final. image via Instagram @allblacks/

THE HISTORY AND THE TRUTH BEHIND THE ALL BLACKS’ HAKA

The Haka is rooted in the Maori culture, with the famous Ka Mate Ka Mate being composed in 1820 by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha. The most words of the song came from Te Rauparaha’s words when he was hiding from the warriors of a rival iwi. He was hiding in a potato pit, and when the worries were getting closer, he muttered, “Ka Mate Ka Mate” (It is death, it is death).

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The warriors did not find him, and when they had passed away, he once again muttered, “Ka ora Ka ora” (It is life, it is life). All this became the birth of a new person, and most of his people believed in the spirit that led him and guided him. The All Blacks, however, had their new Haka, the Kapa o Pango, solely for the team. It was started in 2005 when they played South Africa, with its words saying “Team in black”.

GETTING READY FOR THE SPRINGBOKS

Almost every fan of the Springboks or the All Blacks is waiting for the Haka, especially after the truth was revealed.

Many fans spoke of the Kapa O Pango when the All Blacks shared it when they danced to it for the first time.

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“Tana Umaga leading was something else 😮‍💨”

“Watched it during live TV and still the BEST Kapa o Pango ever performed till now. Tana Umaga nailed it!!!!”

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“South Africans love the AB Haka. It feels like you guys reserve a little extra firepower for Bok games. Cannot wait for this final (always want NZ to win if we don’t – rugby and cricket)”

“A haka fit for the occasion, tana leading as captain, against a legendary springboks outfit at the old girl Carisbrook”

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