The All Blacks fearsome Ka Mate turns opposition legs to jelly
How about Ryan Nelsen and the All Whites coming with their version of the Ka Mate, the ritualistic dance that the All Blacks do before every rugby game.
A spectacle complete with intimidatory thigh slapping, chest puffing, foot stomping, bending the hips and knees, while the team exhorts itself with an ever building crescendo of fierce chants and staring down the opponents. Never fails to set off butterflies in the stomach. The Ka Mate adds to the mythic status of the All Blacks as the most powerful rugby team on the planet.
Fancy some Slovakian legs turning a bit wobbly with an All White version of the Ka Mate. Giorgio Chiellini thinking twice about a tackle. Oscar Cardozo giving up on a header. Hey, any edge that New Zealand gets will be a bonus. Maybe the All Blacks help their football brethren by bringing their act on the pitch before kick off?
Here is a video of the Ka Mate accompanied with the explanation of the words >>