Greatest Rivalry: All Blacks' haka met with response from former team-mate Ma'a Nonu in Durban

Former All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu responded to the New Zealand haka with a haka of his own during a match in Durban on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. The gesture was described as the ultimate show of respect from Nonu toward his former team-mates. The encounter was part of a 'Greatest Rivalry' series fixture, with Nonu facing the All Blacks on opposing sides.