Joe Marler deletes account after controversial claim of hack as ‘advantage’.

England rugby star Joe Marler has deleted his X account after calling the hack “ridiculous” on social media.

On Tuesday, the England prop took part in the debate surrounding a traditional Maori dance.

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Several international rugby teams perform the haka before matches, including New Zealand.

England take on the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday and will face the haka before kick-off.

Although Marler will miss the match due to injury, he expressed his thoughts on social media this week.

In a post on X, he wrote: “Haka needs binning. It’s funny.”

The 34-year-old doubled down in a second post, adding: “It’s only good when teams actually respond to it. Like the (rugby) league guys last week.”

After his hack posts, Marler deactivated his X account.

The Harlequins the man is currently out with a broken foot he picked up against the All Blacks in the summer.

He also participated in England’s ‘V’ formation response to the hack at the 2019 World Cup.

Marler was ordered off after crossing the halfway line and England were subsequently fined £2,000.

England’s rugby league players went head-to-head with Samoa in a tense pre-match haka on Sunday.

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However, his views were supported by the talkSPORT co-host Ellie McCoistwho believes it gives teams a “psychological advantage”.

Former Scotland forward discussed Marler’s comments with Alan Brazil over breakfast.

McCoist explained: “He’s right. Because whether we like it or not, haka, even though it’s good to watch and we all love it, I love watching it, a lot of people will think it’s going to give them a psychological advantage.

“So why should we let this happen? Why would anyone in any sport allow someone to gain a psychological advantage over you? Joe Marler is right.”

The ex-Rangers forward continued: “Seriously, Joe is right. Why, in my opinion, should the opponent be preferred?

“And that’s an advantage, and by the way, I really like it, I like watching it, I like the way they do it. I think it’s a fantastic thing, but it gives them an advantage.

“It gives them an advantage, of course, yes. This gives them a psychological advantage to look at their opponent and try to get a head start on them.

“So Joe is right, they should be able to react however they want.”