Does HAKA DANCE really affect other team negatively, at rugby matches?

Question

And why the other twam stare at them during the show?

Answer 1

Yes, thats what the first Englishmen who set foot on New Zealand shores faced and they got scared, so does everyone else. The difference is back then some Englishmen got eaten after a Haka, now they just loose a game.

Answer 2

yes it does....

as Muhammad Ali.... said

Float Like A Butterfly Sting Like A Bee...

Firste impression always playes....

Answer 3

it is meant too show the team strength it is meant too be intimidating and it is.

Answer 4

I'm not sure if the Hakka negatively effects the opposition before a rugby match. I'd like to think that professional football players are better than that. But it DOES give the kiwis the opportunity to issue a physical challenge that the opposing team doesnt get.

The opposing team USUALLY stands and watches the Hakka as a mark of respect, though this doesnt always happen. I distinctly remember a few Aussies going off and kicking the ball amongst themselves during the Hakka.

Answer 5

It is really scary. Poo your pants sort of stuff!