Rassie reveals Boks’ new Haka mindset, calls on Ellis Park crowd to embrace war cry

Rassie reveals Boks’ new Haka mindset, calls on Ellis Park crowd to embrace war cry

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks have changed their approach to the All Blacks' Haka and now see it as an honour rather than something to counter.

Rassie Erasmus Orders Springboks to Stop Fighting the All Blacks Haka as New Mindset Takes Centre Stage at Ellis Park

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will approach the All Blacks’ Haka differently when the two rivals meet at Ellis Park on Saturday. Rather than attempting to neutralise or disrupt New Zealand’s famous pre-match challenge, the South African camp now regards the ritual as something to be experienced and respected. Erasmus revealed that discussions with former All Blacks player and current Springbok attack coach Tony Brown had helped reshape the …