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Watch: Graziano Pelle's 'Haka' Was His Second Rugby Celebration During The World Cup

Mikey Traynor
By Mikey Traynor
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Graziano Pelle, Southampton striker, Italian international, rugby fan.

The focal point of Southampton's attack, Pelle has proven himself to be a menace in the air for many Premier League teams and one of the more sensible fantasy football options so far this season, but it seems as though he's had a keen eye on the Rugby World Cup for the duration of the competition.

Pelle channeled his inner Bergamasco on two separate occasions to celebrate his goals, most recently by performing a 'Haka' with Southampton's Kiwi sports therapist Graham Staddon on Sunday against Bournemouth:

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But his first tribute to the sport of Rugby came back on September 20th with a goal against Manchester United:

Graziano Pelle loves a spot of egg chasing. Unfortunately his lack of a GAA background means he would be shocking under a high ball.

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Keep an eye out for the 'Pelle Haka' being added to FIFA 17 now.

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