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Watch: Kiwis rookie Joseph Manu treated to haka and traditional Cook Islands chant after stunning debut

October 15, 2018

Manu's family and friends gave the centre a special ending to an already-special evening.

Fresh video of more heart-warming celebrations from friends and families of Kiwis honouring players with cultural signs of respect have surfaced with rookie centre Joseph Manu this time at the centre of the action.

Manu starred on debut for the Kiwis in their 26-24 win over the Kangaroos at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday and had a literal bus-load of support there to watch him do it.

After the game, the young Roosters centre made his way to the stands to find his fan base who then treated him to both a haka and a traditional Cook Islands chant.

Manu's travelling army of supporters made their way up from his hometown of Tokoroa in order to support him.

"We'll bring the noise," Manu's uncle Barney Teao told 1 NEWS on Saturday before the game.

"We're there to support our boy and our team."

It's not the first time travelling supporters have followed Manu - they also recently crossing the ditch to attend the NRL Grand Final where Manu was also victorious.

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