The veteran stepped forward with a solo haka response after New Zealand’s traditional challenge. Image: Phil WalterSource: Getty ImagesMa’a Nonu created a goosebumps moment at Kings Park on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, when the Sharks veteran responded to the All Blacks’ haka with a solo performance of his own before their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash. After New Zealand completed its traditional haka, Nonu stepped forward from the Sharks’ ranks and delivered his own haka. The Sharks later thanked supporters who attended Kings Park despite the cold and rainy conditions. Matfield highlighted one particular quality Nonu brings to the Sharks that could prove especially valuable to the club’s younger players.