"‘Disrespectful’ – England’s Haka Response Against the All Blacks was bold

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England's Joe Marler ignited a Haka debate earlier this week, calling the iconic New Zealand ritual "ridiculous" and suggesting it be "binned" in a post on X.

The 34-year-old took to X again on Thursday to clarify his comments, saying he “should have done better at explaining things” and is “grateful” for the cultural insights he’s since received.

Scroll down to watch England's Haka response.

“Hey rugby fans. Just wanted to jump on here and say sorry to any New Zealand fans I upset with my poorly articulated tweet earlier in the week," Marler posted on X. "I meant no malice in asking for it to be binned, just want to see the restrictions lifted to allow for a response without sanction."

Today, as the All Blacks performed their famous Haka, England’s squad marched up to the halfway line while the crowd belted out “Swing Low.” Fans had plenty to say:

One fan posted, “Judging off that Haka and the reaction, this one is gonna be personal!”

“No F*s Given”**

A second chimed in, “Love that, Haka met with a step forward and more than a few smiles and laughs. No f***s given.”

Another simply put, “That Haka seemed spicy.”

A fourth remarked, “The English crowd singing while the haka is on!? I thought we agreed that it's tasteless to do such!? Disrespectful.”

And another said, “That’s as close to the Haka any team has come in years. Blockbuster stuff.”

What’s your take – bold show of confidence or crossing the line?

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