Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa has offered a unique response to the All Blacks, mid-haka.
As the All Blacks performed 'kapa o pango', Alaalatoa strode towards the men in black with a boomerang in hand.
The star prop lay down the boomerang before returning to the Wallabies line-up, facing the All Blacks.
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Finally, when the haka was complete, All Blacks captain Ardie Savea came forward and accepted the gift and acknowledged Alaalatoa.
"Allan Alaalatoa presenting the All Blacks with a boomerang, a token of acceptance of the challenge and a welcome to country as well – tonight, they'll wear their First Nations jerseys. the Wallabies," said Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney.
Sonny Bill Williams described it as "a beautiful moment."
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