Red Roses iconic response to Black Ferns Haka during World Cup final
Rugby NewsSaturday, 12 November 2022 at 06:39
England opted to look as big as possible, spread across the width of the 10m line in the face of the Haka during the World Cup final.
One fan wrote: "England staring down the Haka with swear words in their eyes...their response was to spread across the entire pitch. A pretty stark image,"
"Red Roses weren’t going to just let the Black Ferns do the Haka without a bit of intimidation from themselves, love that !!!! C’mon !!!" wrote a second
A third commented: "Loving the Wall of White response to the Haka. Respectful, powerful,"
The Haka:
Meet the HAPs (that’s husbands and partners) who’ll be cheering on England’s Red Roses
We take a look at the loved ones who could help the team to victory.
#1. Sarah Hunter's boyfriend Nathan Smith
She has more than 120 caps for England and played in the victorious World Cup squad in 2014.
She is currently captaining England women in New Zealand. Hunter lives with her boyfriend, Nathan Smith, near Loughborough He is a coach at Doncaster Knights rugby club.
#2. Jess Breach's boyfriend Archie White
Her partner is Archie White, who plays flanker for the Harlequins men’s side.
#3. Holly Aitchison and Hannah Botterman
The Saracens and England teammates are currently dating.
#4. Ellie Kildunne's boyfriend Cameron
Kildunne regularly posts on social media with her long-time partner Cameron.
#5. Abbie Ward's husband Dave Ward
She married former Harlequins hooker Dave Ward in August 2020 and he is now her coach at Bristol Bears. The pair admit to having practised lineout throwing at home together.
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