South Africa apologise for ‘highly regrettable’ acts after breaking tradition during New Zealand haka

SOUTH AFRICA RUGBY UNION has apologised to New Zealand for allowing the Haka to be disrupted before Saturday’s Rugby Championship match in Johannesburg.

Traditionally, opposition teams and fans remain silent while New Zealand perform the Haka prior to a rugby match.

EPANew Zealand’s performance of the Haka was interrupted before Saturday’s match against South Africa[/caption] ReutersPyrotechnics were set off and a plane flew over while the Haka was being performed[/caption]

However...