Rugby World Cup 2023 – Hami Faiva and Toa Halavihi, the two Italians ready to perform a haka against New Zealand?

“Italian” Haka vs. New Zealand Haka? Hooker Hami Faiva and third-row Toa Halavihi were planning to strike back at their opponents during the preliminary match between Italy and New Zealand (Friday, 9pm). “Haka too, to answer them, just the two of us? It will almost be a challenge: haka versus haka will bring a little electricity.” Halafihi jokes. Both from the land of the long white cloud, the bitch and the wing continue “I love the All Blacks. I play for Italy but the Blacks showed me what rugby is all about, and thanks to them I love the sport.” Faiva says.

If they want to do it, why not?

In 2008, during a friendly match between Munster and New Zealand, Doug Howlett and three former All Blacks performed a “haka” in response to their former teammates. Fifteen years on from that response, All Blacks hooker Cody Taylor was no match for the Italian’s ‘haka’. “If they want to do it because that’s where they come from, then why not.”. An additional source of motivation for Transalpine residents who have the opportunity to make history.

With two points for the match, he qualifies for the quarter-finals. Paolo Garbisi’s colleagues can leave the groups for the first time. Even in the event of a defeat to New Zealand, the Italians may have another chance to qualify if they beat the French team.