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Former All Blacks captain Sir Wayne Shelford believes the haka isn't the time to make political statements

Former All Blacks captain Sir Wayne Shelford believes the haka isn't the time to make political statements

6 February 2025

The legendary number eight's comments come after the Herald revealed members of the All Blacks felt blindsided by TJ Perenara prior to last November's test against Italy, as the halfback called out the Treaty Principles Bill currently before Parliament.

Sir Buck feels talking to political figures personally would make a bigger impact.

The Breakers' downhill slide is finally over...ending their NBL season with a 96-82 loss to the Illawarra Hawks in Auckland.

Arsenal football boss Mikel Arteta is confident of overturning a two-goal deficit in this morning's second-leg League Cup semi-final against Newcastle United.

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