The Ireland team paid tribute to Axel Foley by lining up in a number eight as they faced down the Haka before kick-off.
Ireland face off against New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in a titanic clash.
Prior to kick-off New Zealand lined up for their traditional Haka with their opponentβs lining up in a figure eight formation.
This echoes exactly what they did at Soldier Field in 2016 in memory of Axel Foley.
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The Irish squad stand in an 8 formation to face the Haka, just like they did at Soldier Field in 2016 in memory of the late Anthony Foley. βοΈ#IREvNZL | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/NIgzly6fiv
β Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) October 14, 2023
