October 31st 2024.
Jamie George, the captain of England's rugby team, has recently responded to comments made by fellow player Joe Marler about the haka. Marler had called for the traditional Maori war dance to be scrapped, but George expressed his love for the haka and the added theatrical element it brings to the sport.
Marler's comments were made in light of a recent incident in rugby league where two players from England and Samoa clashed during Samoa's version of the haka, called the Siva Tau. This sparked a debate about the appropriate response to the haka, as opposing players typically keep a distance and show respect during the ceremonial dance.
However, Marler, who has represented England in 95 rugby union matches, was adamant that the haka should be done away with before this weekend's highly anticipated match against the All Blacks. He took to social media, formerly known as Twitter, to express his opinion and even called for the All Blacks' haka to be "binned."
In response to Marler's comments, George stated that he disagreed and was a huge fan of the haka since his childhood. He praised Marler's "loud mouth" for sparking a media frenzy and went on to express his love for the haka, explaining that it adds to the spectacle of the game and is a special challenge for players to face.
When asked if opposing players have the right to respond to the haka, George stated that it should be done in a respectful manner. He believes that this adds to the theater and spectacle of the game.
England's assistant coach Kevin Sinfield also shared his love for the haka, stating that it is a brilliant part of rugby and represents the culture of the teams performing it. He believes that it adds to the excitement of the game and is looking forward to seeing how the players respond to the challenge of facing the All Blacks.
Sinfield also addressed the issue of responding to the haka, stating that there are laws in place and that players should be respectful. He acknowledged that the recent incident in rugby league was not a typical response and that England as a nation should continue to show respect.
As England prepares to face New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Japan this autumn, Sinfield is excited to see how the players will perform against the third-ranked team in the world. He believes that playing at home in front of their supporters will add to the excitement of the match and is looking forward to the challenge.
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