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Rugby: Nonu’s response to haka reverberates throughout the rugby world

# Rugby: All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu’s lone response to his former teammate’s haka is still reverberating throughout the rugby world. The 44-year-old veteran of 103 Tests played for the Sharks against New Zealand in Durban. Everyone at King’s Park, including the players on the field, stood in awe when Nonu showed the opponents the ultimate sign of Maori respect, accepting the visitors’ challenge on behalf of the hosts. The All Blacks ultimately won 54-0, but Nonu’s reply will probably be remembered rather than the score.