‘Let’s Gone Warriors!’ has gone – but ‘Up the Wahs!’ is on the up.
Even amid Women’s World Cup football fever, New Zealand Warriors fans of all ages have been using the catchphrase and encouraging others – including the All Blacks – to give a shout-out to this season’s NRL surprise package.
Ahead of Wednesday night’s FIFA WWC semifinal between co-hosts Australia and England, the AM television show asked four players from the Angry Blueberries under-8 team at North Shore club Birkenhead United AFC who they wanted to win.
The first three young female footballers all plumped for England, but the last in line replied “Up the Wahs!”, much to the surprise of host William Waiirua.
The segment delighted Warriors coach Andrew Webster, who was shown the clip during a media session on Wednesday.
“Love it,” said a laughing Webster.
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