Disappointing, over the top etc. What is it with all the emotion being shown, they are supposed to be rugby players. Why the use of Te Kamate ? and no, Maori members of the Mormon church do not have the right to give the OK to use it. I checked with Ngati Toa, they have not given the green light for any teams other than Maori or NZ national teams to use that haka. What is it with the tackles, are your coaches that poor that they cannot teach a legal tackle ? Kia Kaha is forever strong , sorry ,but the translation into the Queen's English is be/stay strong. Do they normally take that many liberties when translating into American ? All in all, a poor show.
Thank you for your comment. I am a bit confused though... Have you seen the movie? I have ,it might not be everyone’s cup of tea so to speak ,but I think it is quite good. Now to your questions: I coach a high school rugby team here in Utah. First, the players are very emotional when it comes to winning, losing, foul players, etc... Rugby is an intense sport you have to invest your whole being during a match, including emotions. Second, I think tackling is really where you could tell the difference between the "Hollywood" actors, and the rugby players they had in the movie, there were some very good examples of tackling in the movie, and to be fair tackling is a skill that has to be developed over time, that certainly would be a disadvantage to the "actors". I know my rugby players are taught correct technique, and Highland teaches correct technique, and the US Eagles demonstrated good technique during the previous World Cup. Now, as for the use of The Te Kamate Haka; I cannot answer for that... It was in place in Highland long before I coached with the team. I know Larry is adamant that it is treated with respect and dignity. The team is taught the meaning and they practice very hard at doing it properly. I apologize if anyone/tribe is offended. It is meant as a compliment, certainly not with the intent to offend. Further, I am no expert on Maori language translation. I can see however how "be/stay", could be construed as forever (maybe I am just being a stupid American. Sorry, just my lot in life). As for the anti-Mormon comment... Why? Would it be more comfortable for you if they were Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Jehovah Witness, Jew, etc...? Last questions: Why all the hate? Do you need a hug? Is it that bad where you are? Let me know, maybe I can help. Sincerely,
2 comments:
Disappointing, over the top etc.
What is it with all the emotion being shown, they are supposed to be rugby players.
Why the use of Te Kamate ? and no, Maori members of the Mormon church do not have the right to give the OK to use it.
I checked with Ngati Toa, they have not given the green light for any teams other than Maori or NZ national teams to use that haka.
What is it with the tackles, are your coaches that poor that they cannot teach a legal tackle ?
Kia Kaha is forever strong , sorry ,but the translation into the Queen's English is be/stay strong.
Do they normally take that many liberties when translating into American ?
All in all, a poor show.
Thank you for your comment. I am a bit confused though... Have you seen the movie? I have ,it might not be everyone’s cup of tea so to speak ,but I think it is quite good. Now to your questions: I coach a high school rugby team here in Utah. First, the players are very emotional when it comes to winning, losing, foul players, etc... Rugby is an intense sport you have to invest your whole being during a match, including emotions.
Second, I think tackling is really where you could tell the difference between the "Hollywood" actors, and the rugby players they had in the movie, there were some very good examples of tackling in the movie, and to be fair tackling is a skill that has to be developed over time, that certainly would be a disadvantage to the "actors". I know my rugby players are taught correct technique, and Highland teaches correct technique, and the US Eagles demonstrated good technique during the previous World Cup.
Now, as for the use of The Te Kamate Haka; I cannot answer for that... It was in place in Highland long before I coached with the team. I know Larry is adamant that it is treated with respect and dignity. The team is taught the meaning and they practice very hard at doing it properly. I apologize if anyone/tribe is offended. It is meant as a compliment, certainly not with the intent to offend.
Further, I am no expert on Maori language translation. I can see however how "be/stay", could be construed as forever (maybe I am just being a stupid American. Sorry, just my lot in life). As for the anti-Mormon comment... Why? Would it be more comfortable for you if they were Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Jehovah Witness, Jew, etc...? Last questions: Why all the hate? Do you need a hug? Is it that bad where you are? Let me know, maybe I can help. Sincerely,
Jeremy
Post a Comment