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As New Zealand prepare for their World Cup semi-final against South Africa, Sportsmail takes a look at the Haka and tells you everything you need to know about the All Blacks' famous ritual. The haka is a Maori challenge and has its basis in Polynesian culture. It is not just used for sport — a haka can welcome guests, acknowledge great achievements and is performed at special occasions. New Zealand sports teams performing a haka before international matches began with the 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team tour and it has been carried on by the New Zealand rugby team since 1905.New Zealand face South Africa in the World Cup semi-final on SaturdayBefore every match, the All Blacks perform a Haka in front of opponentsSportsmail gives you the lowdown on everything you need to knowRugby World Cup 2015: Click here for all the news from the RWC 
 Question:The new haka configuration was decided before the squad left _.
New Zealand

Former All Blacks star Jerry Collins has been farewelled by thousands of people at a touching service at Te Rauparaha Arena, in his hometown of Porirua. Collins, 34, and his Canadian partner Alana Madill, 35, were killed in a car crash in the south of France on June 5. Their four-month-old daughter Alya is still in a serious but stable condition. On Wednesday the All Blacks great was remembered as a 'gentle soul' with a huge heart who loved rugby and his family, according to the NZ Herald. Among those speaking at the service were his mother, father, sister, uncle, manager and former teammates from the New Zealand national team as well as the Norths and The Hurricanes.Jerry Collins was farewelled by thousands in his hometown PoriruaFormer All Blacks star was remembered as a 'gentle soul' on WednesdayHe and partner Alana Madill were killed in a car crash in France on June 5Their daughter Alya remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital 
 Question:After _'s speech, the Hurricanes team stood up in their black and yellow tracksuits, singing the team song.
Norths

Rome, Italy (CNN) -- It doesn't take a social anthropologist to see that Italians truly love a lot about American culture. It is evident everywhere, from the popularity of Coca-Cola and Levi's to the prevalence of American music and movies. But for all they like about American culture, it's fair to say Italians are getting a little weary of the American attitude -- especially when it comes to justice. Italians point to a number of high-profile cases over the years in which they say American suspects have been accused of wrongdoing and criminal acts, but have been let off lightly. These cases leave Italians with the feeling that it's possible for Americans to get away with murder.A number of American suspects in high-profile cases have not been brought to justice, say ItaliansIn 1998, 20 people were killed when a U.S. Marine Corps jet sliced through steel wires supporting a cable car in the Italian AlpsIn 2009, American troops opened fire at a Baghdad checkpoint, killing Italian secret service agent Nicola CalipariThe trial of Seattle student Amanda Knox, accused of killing her British roommate Meredith Kercher is also controversial 
 Question:But the case is still a sensitive topic in Italy, where Calipari is considered to be a national hero killed by trigger-happy _.

American