In a recent episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, rugby player Joe Marler opened up about his team’s controversial response to the All Blacks‘ hacker before a match. Marler shared that the hacker is performed by the All Blacks as a way to intimidate their opponents and gain an upper hand. However, Marler and his team decided to respond in a different and somewhat controversial manner.
The hacker is a war dance performed by the All Blacks, and Marler explained that it requires a response from the opposing team. He mentioned that their response was meant to show the All Blacks that they were ready and up for the challenge. The response involved forming a semi-circle, but due to confusion among some players, it ended up becoming a V shape.
Interestingly, Joe Marler confessed that he initially thought the formation should have been a lot closer than what was actually planned. However, they had already committed to the V shape, and Marler himself accidentally crossed the line, resulting in the team receiving a fine of £2,000.
During the conversation, Marler also spoke about his nervousness around Royals, specifically mentioning his interaction with Prince Harry after losing the Rugby World Cup final. Marler admitted that he always gets a bit nervous around Royals, especially after a match. However, he tried to ignore Prince Harry, hoping that by closing his eyes, the encounter would disappear. But Prince Harry did not ignore Marler and took the opportunity to make light-hearted remarks about Marler’s beard.
Overall, it was an exciting episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, with Joe Marler providing insights into the team’s reaction to the All Blacks‘ hacker and sharing anecdotes about his nervousness around Royals. Don’t miss this lively and entertaining chat show episode featuring one of England’s beloved rugby players!
