All Blacks Coach Responds to Joe Marler’s Haka Comments: ‘I Wonder If He Wishes He Could Have Articulated Himself Better’

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has responded to England prop Joe Marler’s controversial comments about the Haka, stating that the tradition is deeply meaningful to the All Blacks and their Pacific Island heritage. Marler’s initial call to ‘bin’ the Haka sparked widespread backlash, leading him to clarify his remarks and apologize for any offense caused. Robertson suggests Marler could have chosen his words more carefully, while emphasizing the cultural significance of the Haka for New Zealand rugby.

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