The hoo-ha over TJ Perenara's message before leading the All Blacks final haka last year has erupted again.

His speech in te reo before the test against Italy in Turin came after the march to parliament to protest the Treaty Principles bill.

The Herald reports many within the All Blacks felt blindsided regarding the politicisation of the issue, with a limited number made aware of the halfback's intentions hours before kick-off.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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The hoo-ha over TJ Perenara's message before leading the All Blacks final haka last year has erupted again.
His speech in te reo before the test against Italy in Turin came after the march to parliament to protest the Treaty Principles bill.
The Herald reports many within the All Blacks felt blindsided regarding the politicisation of the issue, with a limited number made aware of the halfback's intentions hours before kick-off.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on new reports revealing TJ Perenara blindsided the team with protest haka

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