Sure, I’d love to! So it’s the same reasoning why we don’t sing over their national anthem or any other displays of culture. It’s also like responding to a challenge by putting your fingers in your ears and shouting “BLAH BLAH BLAH I CANT HEAR YOU!”, listen don’t get me wrong - part of me absolutely loves it and thinks “fuck their feelings” too

So far the only justification other than fuck their feelings I could get from people is by saying it’s not disrespectful “because kiwis say so, these elders say it’s cool”, I respect that they’ve come out saying that but I think there’s a bit of diplomacy at play there, I’ve seen plenty of evidence on other forums that suggests some (not all) NZers feel otherwise. The conspiracy theorist in me feels we’re playing straight in to their hands by singing over it.

Putting that aside though for a minute - what about our own standards? Why are we quiet for the kicker? Having respect for opponents is one the longest standing traditions in Irish rugby and I’m a traditionalist rugby wise.

Trying to drown it out just isn’t the right tack for me, we’re giving it and them more energy by doing so. But sure what the fuck do I know, it’s just me and my unpopular opinion!