Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa has offered a unique response to the All Blacks, mid-haka.
As the All Blacks performed ‘Kapa o Pango’ at the MCG on Saturday night, Alaalatoa strode towards the men in black with a boomerang in hand.
The star prop lay down the boomerang before returning to the Wallabies line-up, facing the All Blacks.
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Finally, when the haka was complete, All Blacks captain Ardie Savea came forward and accepted the gift and acknowledged Alaalatoa.
“Allan Alaalatoa presenting the All Blacks with a boomerang, a token of acceptance of the challenge and a welcome to country as well – tonight, they’ll wear their First Nations jerseys, the Wallabies,” Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney said.
Sonny Bill Williams described it as a “beautiful” scene “in such a ferocious moment.”
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”The All Blacks are laying down that challenge to go to war. Allan Alaalatoa went up and place (the boomerang) in front of them, just showing respect.
“I think, overall, the game we all want to win, but it’s great to show that type or respect. out there as well.”
Tim Horan added: “I think it’s great respect from both teams. Ardie Savea picking up the boomerang and looked back to Allan Alaalatoa and nodded his head.”
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