Caleb Clarke moved to tears by father's anthem performance

Saturday 27 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 28 Sep 2025, 1:52pm

In this story All Blacks, Wallabies, Caleb Clarke

All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke was visibly emotional at Eden Park during the Bledisloe Cup opening match. His father, former All Black Eroni Clarke, surprised him by leading both the English and te reo versions of the national anthem.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 27 Sep 2025, 5:17pm

   All Blacks v Wallabies: Caleb Clarke in tears as father Eroni performs national anthem at Eden Park (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 27 Sep 2025, 6:04pm

   Watch: All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke shed tears as father sings national anthem at Eden Park (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 28 Sep 2025, 1:52pm

   All Black Caleb Clarke in tears at dad Eroni's Eden Park anthem surprise (opens in new tab)