# Former All Black Ma’a Nonu performs solo haka against New Zealand

Ma’a Nonu, the legendary All Blacks midfielder, performed a solo haka directly in front of the New Zealand team during a rugby match in South Africa. The striking gesture came as the former great faced his old national side in a tour encounter. It provided a dramatic and culturally charged moment, underscoring how the haka can be used as both a challenge and a tribute.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/12/maa-nonu-haka-vs-all-blacks-sharks-rugby-south-africa) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:22:37 GMT