There was displeasure at how fans reacted to the haka ahead of the clash against the Springboks in Yokohama.
The 75000 strong crowd began singing Ole' Ole' Ole' when the New Zealanders started Kapa O Pango.
This was met with disapproval from those who see the haka as something scared.
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/AllBlacks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AllBlackshaka of #RWC2019.
New Zealand lay down the challenge to South Africa with intimidating haka #NZLvRSA pic.twitter.com/leGlK5NFSk
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup)
undefinedOh God, I can Ole Ole Ole ringing out during the haka 🤦🏽♂️
— Runningflyhalf (@Runningflyhalf) September 21, 2019
They’re not being forced. All they’re doing is standing and taking it on while the haka call the ancestors. Them standing there is them respecting it. Before you tweet about someone’s traditions or culture, please learn the history and meaning behind it.
— petty ass bitch (@MerePianika) September 22, 2019
The All Blacks went on to win the game 23-13.