Marler left England camp for personal reasons before post criticising haka
- Prop calls for haka to be ‘binned’ before deleting post
- Post has provoked fierce backlash in New Zealand
Joe Marler left the England camp preparing for the autumn internationals opener, against the All Blacks on Saturday, for personal reasons at the start of the week before provoking a fierce backlash in New Zealand by calling for the haka to be scrapped.
The Guardian understands that Marler arrived at England’s training base in Bagshot on Sunday night but informed the head coach, Steve Borthwick, and a core group of senior players of his decision to leave. He did so before Borthwick revealed his team to face New Zealand, and Marler’s motivations are not thought to be due to selection. Borthwick is said to be sympathetic towards Marler’s decision.
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