Marler has riled the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s clash at Allianz Stadium by using social media to call for the pre-match Maori war dance to be “binned”, adding that it was “ridiculous”.
The veteran USA Sevens player may have a cut-glass English accent but his heart beats for the Stars and Stripes
There is some commentary suggesting Barrett is the solution for the All Blacks six woes. There are a dozen exceptional eights that would be licking their lips at the prospect of targeting an inexperienced blindside.
The goal of Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby should be to create an entertainment product worth more than the All Blacks and Wallabies.
Jordie Barrett's exceptional performance might not be enough to sway Ian Foster.
A former US Eagle has branded America's annihilation at the hands the All Blacks a 'nadir' for the sport in the US and a much-needed wake-up call for the game.
While the Argentinian defence held strong through wave upon wave of attack in the early stages of Sunday's night clash with the All Blacks, the dam eventually burst and New Zealand raced away with a big win on the Gold Coast.
The message from the Wallabies camp was clear earlier in the week: shut down new powerhouse All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke. It seems as though they took it too literally, though.