Jamie George fears Joe Marler has provoked New Zealand over anti-Haka comments

George believes Marler has “prodded the bear” over his comments.

PROVOKING COMMENTS: Joe Marler called for the Haka to be scrapped earlier in the week. Picture: David Davies/PA

England captain Jamie George fears Joe Marler has provoked New Zealand by calling for the Haka to be scrapped ahead of Saturday’s clash at Allianz Stadium.

George believes Marler has “prodded the bear” after writing on the social media site X on Tuesday night that “The Haka needs binning. It’s ridiculous.”