England’s colourful prop forward Joe Marler had left the national team camp for personal reasons the day before he baited the All Blacks over the haka. Marler’s social media post that “the haka needs binning. It’s ridiculous” caused a reaction in New Zealand.
He deactivated his account after a torrent of responses, only to reactivate it later. Referring to the head-to-head confrontation at the Samoan pre-match Siva Tau before last weekend’s England rugby league Test, the 34-year-old added: “It’s only any good when teams actually front it with some sort of reply. Like the league boys did last week.
” The 34-year-old veteran subsequently deactivated his account, only for it to return on Wednesday accompanied by a new post clarifying his views. Context is everything. Just having a bit of fun trying to spark interest in a mega rugby fixture.
Some wild responses. ???? Big Love x Marler said: “Context is everything. Just having a bit of fun trying to spark interest in a mega rugby fixture.
Some wild responses. Big Love x In a second post he added: “Also needed to satisfy my narcissism.” More Joe Marler logic: claims he was trying to ‘spark interest’ in a test match that’s been sold out for months https://t.
co/7f6ems0eJY Marler was not selected for the New Zealand showdown and it’s understood he left the squad’s Surrey training base on Monday, the day before his inflammatory tweet was published. The Harlequins front row returned home for personal rea.
