Fans pick get-up songs for test match

Temporary seating is erected in front of the under-construction South Stand, raising the sell-out crowd to 32,000. Photo / Kenny Rodger

Cheryl Moana Marie at the rugby? Fred Dagg's ode to gumboots - where once Kiwis would have thought nothing of taking only their sideline abuse to the rugby now they're being asked to - gulp - sing.

The All Blacks have copped it this season for not singing the national anthem, but yesterday veteran entertainer Frankie Stevens said their fans were just as hopeless at letting rip with songs to inspire at big tests.

Fans logged on to nzherald.co.nz suggested the two classics as possible get-up songs at test matches.

Bruce from Wellington said if we must sing, My House by Kids of 88 was a goodie. Simple and upbeat, he reckoned.

Here's some lyrics: "I'm gonna take you back to my house/I love the feeling when you touch me baby/It's not as good when I'm by myself /You know you make me go whoo hoo ooo."

A question though, Bruce - will we give the Wallabies the wrong idea about the All Blacks' onfield intentions on Saturday night?

Nerida Herd from Waikato wanted to turn fans into bobble-heads.

"Why don't we borrow a line from the Men in Black song. I'm sure Will Smith won't mind.

"Nod your head! The Black suit's coming." Primary school standards E Papa Waiari and Tutira Mai Nga Iwi were also plumped for.

Operations manager at Eden Park John Strawbridge was watching 2000 temporary seats go up in front of what will be the South Stand come the Rugby World Cup in 2011 yesterday. In total 32,000 - one of the lowest sell-out crowds at Eden Park in recent history because of renovations.

"I've been too busy with my head down bum up, but I'll be singing from my little glass box that I run the game from."

Free buses and train services are running before and after the match for ticketholders. More information can be found at www.maxx.co.nz