Joe Marler says ‘ridiculous’ haka ‘needs binning’ – then deletes X account
Joe Marler has added extra spice to England’s clash with New Zealand on Saturday by claiming the pre-match haka should be scrapped.
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Joe Marler says 'ridiculous' haka 'needs binning' – then deletes X account
Joe Marler has added extra spice to England's clash with New Zealand on Saturday by claiming the pre-match haka should be scrapped.
Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett 'available for selection' ahead of England v New Zealand tie
Leinster-bound All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett is on course to face England on Saturday, and Ireland on Friday week, New Zealand have confirmed.
Under-strength All Blacks batter Japan ahead of European tour
New Zealand ran in 10 tries to kick off their end-of-season tour with a convincing 64-19 victory over a lively Japan side in an entertaining test at Yokohama's International Stadium.
Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in advisory role for Autumn Nations Series
Johnny Sexton will help out Ireland's out-halves for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series on a consultancy basis.
Caelan Doris captain as Ireland include two uncapped players for Autumn Nations Series
Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for their upcoming Autumn Nations Series, while head coach Andy Farrell has included two uncapped players in a 35-man squad.
Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks for the first time in Japan Test
Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time as they prepare to face Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie replacing Beauden Barrett at flyhalf.
Injured All Blacks trio doubts for Ireland Test
Ethan Blackadder, Luke Jacobson and Dalton Papali'i have been forced to drop out of the New Zealand squad due to injury and may miss the Ireland clash at the start of November.