Haka then and now: it used to be more funny than frightening

Archive video shows that the Haka has changed a lot in 40 years. See how the 1973 war cry measures up

Haka dance
(Image credit: YouTube)

The Haka, a traditional ancestral war cry practised by Maoris before battle – and now by the All Blacks before rugby internationals – has become one of sport's most theatrical moments.

But the rugby players' version of the dance wasn't always as intimidating as it is today.

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