‘Chills and tears!’: All Blacks Sevens stun fans with unreal pre-game waiata

The All Blacks Sevens team have just shocked us with their incredible pipes and harmonising skills while showing off one of their pre-game traditions.

In a video shared on Instagram following the team's performance at the Sevens World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, last month, the men's sevens squad gave us a look into how they bond through waiata.

"A tradition dating back years in the All Blacks Sevens," they wrote alongside the video.

Before every warm-up, the team gathers to sing the much-loved and nostalgic waiata 'E Te Iwi E'.

"A song of resilience and unity, 'E Te Iwi E' reminds the team that wherever they are in the world, they carry with them their whānau, communities and country," they added.

It's a moment of grounding - to connect to each other and to home.

The clip has quickly gained traction, racking up more than half a million views in less than 24 hours.

Fans are loving the insight into how the team prepares before taking the field.

"CULTURE!!! TE HEI MAURI ORA!!!!" one person wrote.

"Chills and tears! Love this! Many great memories from this powerful waiata," said another.

A third added: "I've seen some pre-game rituals, but this one is one of my favourites. It's deeper than performance. It's identity, it's history, it's passion."

It also reminds us of the Black Ferns, who blew fans away with their incredible pipes in a viral TikTok back in 2024.

The women took over the post-match press room after their May 25 win against the Australian Wallaroos, performing the beautiful waiata 'Tōku Reo Tōku Ohooho'.

It just goes to show the wholesome connection these teams share beyond the game itself.

And honestly, it still has us questioning whether it's fair that these athletes were blessed with more than one talent - especially when some of us are out here butchering basic karaoke songs and struggling with hand-eye coordination...

At this point, we might need to consider creating a national sports choir!