After the match, the All Blacks shared a clip of the choir singing God Defend New Zealand, describing it as a \u201cspecial rendition\u201d.<\/p>\n
Their performance also drew praise on social media, including from a viewer in Australia who described it as \u201cvery special\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat a wonderful performance by the young men. Watching from Australia, to sing both national anthems very special. Well done\u201d, they wrote.<\/p>\n
Another commenter, a 73-year-old former St Paul\u2019s student, said he was \u201cimmensely proud of the Ponsonby schoolboys.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m a 73-year-old former St Paul\u2019s old boy. I\u2019ve just watched the boys sing the national anthem at Eden Park. And I am immensely proud of them. They were outstanding. Thank you so much!\u201d<\/p>\n
One viewer praised the moment the crowd joined in, writing: \u201cIt was so lovely, and to hear the whole stadium join in. We need more choirs in future…\u201d<\/p>\n
Others said they could \u201cfeel the Mauri\u201d while watching the performance.<\/p>\n
The school also shared photos of the students at the stadium earlier today, including a shot inside the All Blacks\u2019 locker room.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not the first time St Paul\u2019s choir has impressed audiences, having previously enjoyed success on the competition stage.<\/p>\n
Last year, it was awarded a T\u016b\u012b at Cadenza, a choral festival held in Rotorua, under the direction of choir master Terence Maskell.<\/p>\n