All Blacks face Ma’a Nonu in Sharks clash as Luke Jacobson makes captaincy debut
Luke Jacobson will captain the All Blacks against the Sharks, where former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu plays and will perform a haka.
Luke Jacobson is set to make his debut as All Blacks captain in a match against the Sharks. The Sharks' Ma'a Nonu, a 44-year-old former All Blacks midfielder, will perform a haka as part of the match. Nonu consulted with the All Blacks before deciding to do the haka on behalf of the Sharks, himself and his family.
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