John Eales Reveals... The Haka

Year of completion
2017
Content type
Documentary
Format
Short
Duration
48 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

Rugby union legend John Eales was captain of the Wallabies on that infamous day in Wellington in 1996 when he and his teammates turned their backs on the All Blacks as they performed the Haka. Aside from the acrimony it caused off the pitch, on the pitch the Wallabies were thrashed 43-6, their biggest ever defeat to the All Blacks. John has regretted that decision for 20 years. Now he’s ready to make peace with his past. His road to redemption begins here…