Rugby: Zulu war dance to rival haka

The Springboks are pondering resurrecting an old Zulu war dance to match the All Blacks' haka at the Rugby World Cup.

South African coach Jake White claimed the Springboks were closer to tradition with their challenge than New Zealand was with the haka.

"The history books show that the 1926 Springboks performed a Zulu war dance in major matches on their tour.

"This is no gimmick, it is a part of our rugby history and tradition.

"I have thought about it and have asked the presidents what they think. It is being discussed."

White believes such a pre-match ritual could benefit a team's psychological preparation.

"I have heard old All Blacks sit in the grandstand and pick up the whole mood of the team just from the haka. All I am saying is that maybe it is time we revived a genuine tradition from the past of South African rugby."