Ellis Genge reveals England will decide on potential challenge to the haka after Joe Marler sparked a storm by calling for New Zealand's 'ridiculous' pre-match ritual to be 'binned' Joe Marler has since apologised for his comments, insisting he 'meant no malice' But captain Jamie George believes his criticism could have 'prodded the bear' England could look to respond to the haka today but are currently unsure how By Daniel Davis Published: 09:18, 2 November 2024 | Updated: 09:18, 2 November 2024 e-mail View comments Ellis Genge has revealed England will decide on a potential challenge to the haka after Joe Marler called for New Zealand's pre-match ritual to be 'binned'. Marler has since issued an apology, insisting he 'meant no malice', but came under fire this week after labelling the haka 'ridiculous' on social media. The prop also admitted his post was 's***house' and that he 'should have done better'.
But captain Jamie George believes Marler may have already antagonised the All Blacks ahead of today's showdown and has looked to lower simmering tensions alongside coach Kevin Sinfield, with both declaring their admiration for the haka. Sinfield believes current World Rugby rules on responding to the haka are 'rightly so'. The war dance will once again be on display at Allianz Stadium at the start of the Autumn Nations Series and Genge says England are plotting a potential rebuttal.
England are plotting a potential challenge to the haka, New Zealand's pre-match ritual Joe M.
