A tattooed warrior holding a taiaha (traditional wooden weapon) lays down a formal challenge to the visiting Irish rugby team at Hamilton in June 2012. Team captain Brian O'Driscoll is shown warily accepting the challenge. Māori custom is increasingly incorporated into non-traditional situations and settings throughout New Zealand society.
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