Whether they're calling for divine protection, bragging about the colour of a country's soil, or calling for citizens to rise up against the bourgeoisie, national anthems are a big part of many countries' collective identities.
Professor Anthony Ritchie from Otago University arranged all 20 national anthems for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
He joins us to talk about anthemic styles, regional differences, and the best and worst anthems to sing.
Silver Ferns name unchanged side for series against Jamaica Photo: PHOTOSPORT
