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Facing the Haka: The challenge, the emotion, the inspiration (book)

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Facing the Haka: The challenge, the emotion, the inspiration (book)

Andy Burt And Jamie Wall

Hardback, 288 pages, large format, illustrated. 2020

Excellent condition.

The story of the All Blacks from the other side of halfway. Big names from all their fiercest rivals talk about meeting the world's most successful rugby team in some of the greatest tests of all time.

This brilliant selection of photographs and stories describes what it means to stare down the most famous ritual in sport, from the perspective of those who have been there. Facing the Haka examines the significance that the All Blacks' haka has in the wider rugby world, as well as the deep respect opponents have for the team.

This is about standing in front of the haka, meeting the All Blacks on those key occasions, and reliving the stories of the games that followed. Facing the Haka covers many crucial moments in rugby history with great storytelling, fresh insights and all the information a fan could ask for.

Price: $10

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