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Haka Dance Startles U.S. Side

New Zealand lost the game but won the pregame by a country mile.

By JD King
In this shot a haka looks a bit like a southern revival.
In this shot a haka looks a bit like a southern revival.
Phil Walter

For those of you wondering what a haka is, it's a Maori war dance which was adopted by New Zealand's sports teams. Basically, if you play them in soccer, rugby or basketball, you'll see a haka.

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For people who haven't seen it or weren't aware of it, it can come as a bit of a surprise. Take the American team Tuesday night. The best part about this video is the stunned looks the U.S. players have as they watch the Tall Blacks perform. It's classic.

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