The New Zealand All Blacks are famous for performing their legendary Haka before each game.
It’s a fearsome display of strength and tribalism that isn’t lost on three-year-old Ezra Baker.
In fact, the tiny tot is so enthralled by the meaningful dance that he does it around the house and in public all the time, making sure he pokes his tongue out and slaps his chest – just like his idols do.
It’s a fearsome display of strength and tribalism that isn’t lost on three-year-old Ezra Baker (pictured)
But according to him, Ezra’s not simply a fan – he’s an actual All Black member and wears the number nine in support of his favourite team.
In fact Ezra is so dedicated to the All Blacks that he refuses to wear anything other than his honourary All Blacks uniform.
Ezra’s mother Kat Baker, 34, from Havelock North, Hastings, New Zealand, said her husband even caught their son doing the Haka in his sleep.
‘He does the Haka all day, every day, everywhere… at home, in the shower, the doctor’s office and the grocery store,’ she said.
Ezra’s mother Kat Baker, 34, from Havelock North, Hastings, New Zealand, said her husband even caught their son doing the Haka in his sleep
‘He’s the only kid I know that goes to the park to do the Haka instead of to play on the actual playground.
‘From the moment he wakes to the moment he sleeps, the Haka and rugby is on his mind.’
Little Ezra taught himself the Haka in only a few days and Kat said she’s never seen a three-year-old so in love with something before.
‘I thought his obsession with Thomas the Tank Engine and Paw Patrol was huge, but his love for rugby takes it to a whole new level. I’ve never seen a three-year-old so in love with anything like this.
‘I thought his obsession with Thomas the Tank Engine and Paw Patrol was huge, but his love for rugby takes it to a whole new level. I’ve never seen a three-year-old so in love with anything like this,’ Ezra’s mother said
The family have released a video of Ezra performing (pictured) the world’s tiniest Haka in a bid to share his obsession with the world
‘He’s traded in his trains and Paw Patrols for his rugby ball and mouth guard.’
The family have released a video of Ezra performing the world’s tiniest Haka in a bid to share his obsession with the world.
‘We couldn’t help but share the video because we are so proud of his passion and dedication to the Haka and rugby.
‘The best thing about his rugby obsession for me is that now he’s constantly eating his salad and veggies because “that’s what All Blacks eat”,’ Ms Baker said.