FEW PEOPLE WILL argue against the opinion that New Zealand were deserving winners against Australia last weekend.
However, one particular aspect of their victory seems to have bothered the Australian public.
It stems from criticism by Sydney Morning Herald columnist Paul Sheehan, suggesting the throat-slitting motion, with which New Zealand players currently choose to end the haka, is unacceptable.
And to add insult to this criticism, Sheehan – not at all bitter after Australia’s loss at the weekend – pointed out that “96 per cent of the world does not care about rugby” and wrote:
“Thankfully Australia’s hopes and passions are spread across multiple sports. We have already moved on from the World Cup. New Zealand must live and die with its All Blacks.”
It is the latest in a series of criticisms of the New Zealand haka, which suggest it should be banned, given that it is perceived to constitute unsporting behaviour.
So what so do you think? Does Sheehan have a point? Should the haka be banned?
Poll Results:
Watch New Zealand perform the haka against Australia below:
Harry Kane coming in couldn’t have helped
Jes*s lads I really hope none of you or your families suffer from depression or are affected by suicide, if thats the way you go on you won’t be getting much help from around you.
Regardless of money or status depression will get you and many many incredibly successful people have committed suicide when the darkness gets too much.
Not a time nor a place for idiot comments like above.
The very first comment I have ever agreed with you on.
As Rio found out…money can only go so far.Felt heart broken for him ans his kids.
So be happy if you are lucky enough to have your close loved ones healthy and happy.
Mental health has an unhealthy stigma attached to it. If you cannot see it…it does not exist…
Thanks James ;)
Probably after a transfer to another family.
What a gowl, wanted to commit suicide over “problems” like that, go see a doc!!! Could do with considering what other poor people are going through, real problems!!!!
Now or never.
Because having money solves all…doesn’t it?
Rich have no problems…go see a Doc. All solved.
Shocking.
What is a little problem to someone maybe a big one to some one else. No one knows the inner workings of another ones mind.
All these boys with their comments are so brave hiding behind fake names!!
Adebayor……. Adebayor….
Your dads a drug dealer
And your mothers a wh**e
Adebayor….
Not really the place for this
He didn’t even get it right. Having spent a lot of time hating him I’m actually starting to feel sorry for him. Adebayor that is, not this other idiot.