The New Zealand national American football team, nicknamed the Ironblacks, represent New Zealand in international American football (gridiron) competitions. The Ironblacks were formerly known as the Haka, until 2003 when the branding changed to the present Ironblacks image in preparation for Oceania Bowl II against the Australian Outbacks.
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That I was used to drive
And hear the harness jingle
When I was man alive?”
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