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class="before-main-author"></div><div class="author main-author"> By <a href="/journalist/123095/Patrick-Austen-Hardy" ><span>Patrick Austen-Hardy</span></a>, <a href="/journalist/123617/Mark-Whiley" ><span>Mark Whiley</span></a></div><div class="dates"> <time datetime="2024-11-02T09:30:00Z"> <span>09:30, Sat, Nov 2, 2024</span> </time> <time datetime="2024-11-02T09:33:09Z"> | UPDATED: <span>09:33, Sat, Nov 2, 2024</span> </time></div></div><div class="sharebar"><a href="#comments-wrapper" class="comment" title="Comment section"> <span class="count-num spot-im-replies-count" id="comments-count"><span class="dot-flashing"></span></span> </a> <span class="facebook share-item" title="Share on Facebook" data-provider="facebook" > </span> <span class="twitter share-item" title="Share on Twitter" data-provider="twitter" > </span> <span class="reddit share-item" title="Share on Reddit" data-provider="reddit" > </span> <span class="linkedin share-item" title="Share on LinkedIn" 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(min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/674x400/secondary/5737328.webp?r=1730539989532" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/674x400/secondary/5737328.jpg?r=1730539989532" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/940x/secondary/5737328.avif?r=1730539989532" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/940x/secondary/5737328.webp?r=1730539989532" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/940x/secondary/5737328.jpg?r=1730539989532" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/590x/secondary/5737328.avif?r=1730539989532" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/590x/secondary/5737328.webp?r=1730539989532" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/590x/secondary/5737328.jpg?r=1730539989532" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/1200x712/secondary/5737328.jpg?r=1730539989532" alt="England Rugby Camp" title="England Rugby Camp" width="590" height="284"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Joe Marler has sparked controversy with his comments about the Haka <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/1200x712/secondary/5737328.jpg?r=1730539989532"></span></span></div><div class="text-description"><p>Former All Blacks skipper Tana Umaga has recounted how an <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/latest/england-rugby-team">England</a> player's brazen disregard for the Haka fuelled his fervour on the pitch. The fierce pre-game ritual became a hot topic yet again after Joe Marler controversially opined that it "needs binning".</p><p>The 34-year-old prop forward has since <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/sport/rugby-union/1970103/joe-marler-new-zealand-haka-england">retracted this statement,</a> issuing an apology and clarifying that his intention was merely to suggest teams should have the liberty to counter the traditional challenge. Umaga, now 51, is no stranger to such slights against the Haka.</p><div id="ad-vip-article"><div id="div-gpt-ad-vip"></div></div><div id="mantis-recommender-top-placeholder"></div><p>He recalls witnessing firsthand the infamous 1997 stand-off between Richard Cockerill and the All Blacks, led by Norm Hewitt, which instead of causing him indignation, stoked the fires of determination among him and his team-mates.</p></div><div class="box two-related-articles clear"> <header><h3>Related articles</h3> </header><ul><li> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Rec|RelatedArticles|index1" class="clearfix" href="/sport/rugby-union/1969794/England-New-Zealand-Haka-Twickenham" data-long-headline="England have insulted New Zealand and the Haka will have extra anger at Twickenham today" data-short-headline="England have insulted New Zealand and Haka will have extra anger at Twickenham"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1969794_1.avif" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1969794_1.webp" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1969794_1.jpg" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/494x294/1969794_1.avif" media="screen and (min-width: 1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/494x294/1969794_1.webp" media="screen and (min-width: 1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/494x294/1969794_1.jpg" media="screen and (min-width: 1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x190/1969794_1.avif" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x190/1969794_1.webp" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x190/1969794_1.jpg" alt="" title="" width="285" height="190" loading="lazy"></picture> <span>England have insulted New Zealand and Haka will have extra anger at Twickenham</span> </a></li><li> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Rec|RelatedArticles|index2" class="clearfix" href="/sport/rugby-union/1970132/England-Joe-Marler-Haka" data-long-headline="England rugby star sends five-word text message to Joe Marler after Haka comments" data-short-headline="England rugby star sends five-word text message to Joe Marler after Haka comment"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1970132_1.avif" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1970132_1.webp" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1970132_1.jpg" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/494x294/1970132_1.avif" media="screen and (min-width: 1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/494x294/1970132_1.webp" media="screen and (min-width: 1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/494x294/1970132_1.jpg" media="screen and (min-width: 1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x190/1970132_1.avif" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x190/1970132_1.webp" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x190/1970132_1.jpg" alt="" title="" width="285" height="190" loading="lazy"></picture> <span>England rugby star sends five-word text message to Joe Marler after Haka comment</span> </a></li></ul></div><div class="text-description"><p>Speaking to <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://www.primecasino.co.uk/blog/journal/tana-umaga-exclusive/" rel="nofollow">Prime Casino,</a> Umaga confessed: "I loved playing England because I always wanted to beat them. They were one of the teams that I really got up for and I probably played some of my best games against them.</p><p>"I was always motivated. It goes back to the time in 1997 when I toured there. In the last game of the tour Richard Cockerill and Norman Hewitt, the two hookers squared up during the Haka. I was sitting on the sideline not playing.</p><div id="ovp-primis" > <script>const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed3e7arguyxmsj&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v114291');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v114291"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}});window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{setTimeout(()=>{if(typeof flagTcfLoaded!=='undefined'&&flagTcfLoaded===!0){loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP flagTcfLoaded',new Date())}else{document.addEventListener("tcfLoaded",()=>{loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)})</script> </div><div id="taboola-ad"></div><p data-mce-linkchecker-status="valid">"I watched as they went nose to nose. Being a proud All Black and fan and being part of it, to know the Haka means to us, to see Cockerill up in his face taking the challenge and showing disrespect, ever since then I have been really motivated against England."</p><p>England's much-anticipated clash with the All Blacks is set to take place at Twickenham today (Saturday). 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I'm grateful for the education received on how important the haka is to the New Zealand culture and hope others have a better understanding too.</p><p>"Now roll on 3pm on Saturday for a mega rugby occasion. 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data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1980395_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">England rugby star 'got a lot of stick in dressing room' despite thrashing Japan</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1980130" class="new short newmftp" data-short-story="1980130" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/sport/rugby-union/1980130/Eddie-Jones-England-Japan-rugby" title="Eddie Jones claims 'some clown' abused him in England win vs Japan at Twickenham" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index6"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" 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3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">Eddie Jones claims 'some clown' abused him in England win vs Japan at Twickenham</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1980105" class="new short newmftp" data-short-story="1980105" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/sport/rugby-union/1980105/England-Japan-Autumn-Nations-Series" title="England end losing run with nine-try thrashing of Eddie Jones' Japan" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index7"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1980105_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1980105_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1980105_1.jpg" alt="England Japan Autumn Nations Series" title="England Japan Autumn Nations Series" 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href="/sport/rugby-union/1980087/England-player-ratings-vs-Japan-rugby-Autumn-Nations-Series" title="England player ratings vs Japan as trio get 5/10 despite thumping win" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index8"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1980087_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1980087_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1980087_1.jpg" alt="England player ratings vs Japan rugby Autumn Nations Series" title="England player ratings vs Japan rugby Autumn Nations Series" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1980087" data-article-headline="England player ratings vs Japan as trio get 5/10 despite thumping win" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1980087/England-player-ratings-vs-Japan-rugby-Autumn-Nations-Series" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1980087_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">England player ratings vs Japan as trio get 5/10 despite thumping win</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1979894" class="new short newmftp" data-short-story="1979894" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/sport/rugby-union/1979894/Warren-Gatland-Wales-future-South-Africa" title="Warren Gatland to hold WRU talks over Wales future after South Africa defeat" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index9"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979894_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979894_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979894_1.jpg" alt="Warren Gatland Wales future South Africa" title="Warren Gatland Wales future South Africa" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1979894" data-article-headline="Warren Gatland to hold WRU talks over Wales future after South Africa defeat" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1979894/Warren-Gatland-Wales-future-South-Africa" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1979894_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">Warren Gatland to hold WRU talks over Wales future after South Africa defeat</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1979871" class="last new short newmftp" data-short-story="1979871" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/sport/rugby-union/1979871/Warren-Gatland-Wales-South-Africa" title="Warren Gatland pressure ramps up as Wales slump to 12th loss in a row vs South Africa" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index10"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979871_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979871_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979871_1.jpg" alt="Warren Gatland Wales South Africa." title="Warren Gatland Wales South Africa." width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1979871" data-article-headline="Warren Gatland pressure ramps up as Wales slump to 12th loss in a row vs South Africa" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1979871/Warren-Gatland-Wales-South-Africa" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1979871_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">Warren Gatland pressure ramps up as Wales slump to 12th loss in a row vs South Africa</span> </a></div> </section> <section class="new box news" data-vr-zone="R/H Side More From This Section (Rugby)"><div data-post-id="1979806" class="Story big" data-short-story="1979806" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a class="" href="/sport/rugby-union/1979806/Eddie-Jones-health-England-vs-Japan" title="Eddie Jones allays health concerns as ex-England boss takes Japan training" data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index1"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/590x/1979806_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/590x/1979806_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/590x/1979806_1.jpg" alt="Eddie Jones health England vs Japan" title="Eddie Jones health England vs Japan" width="590" height="350" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1979806" data-article-headline="Eddie Jones allays health concerns as ex-England boss takes Japan training" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1979806/Eddie-Jones-health-England-vs-Japan" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1979806_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="Headline">Eddie Jones allays health concerns as ex-England boss takes Japan training</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1979799" class="first new short newmftp" data-short-story="1979799" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/sport/rugby-union/1979799/England-Ellis-Genge-Eddie-Jones-Japan" title="England star gives verdict on Eddie Jones as 'nightmare stories' emerge about Japan boss" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index2"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979799_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979799_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979799_1.jpg" alt="England Ellis Genge Eddie Jones Japan" title="England Ellis Genge Eddie Jones Japan" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1979799" data-article-headline="England star gives verdict on Eddie Jones as 'nightmare stories' emerge about Japan boss" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1979799/England-Ellis-Genge-Eddie-Jones-Japan" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1979799_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">England star gives verdict on Eddie Jones as 'nightmare stories' emerge about Japan boss</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1979468" class="new short newmftp" data-short-story="1979468" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/sport/rugby-union/1979468/England-starting-XV-vs-Japan-confirmed-Tom-Curry" title="England starting XV vs Japan announced as Tom Curry starts after concussion" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index3"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979468_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979468_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979468_1.jpg" alt="England starting XV vs Japan confirmed Tom Curry" title="England starting XV vs Japan confirmed Tom Curry" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1979468" data-article-headline="England starting XV vs Japan announced as Tom Curry starts after concussion" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1979468/England-starting-XV-vs-Japan-confirmed-Tom-Curry" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1979468_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" 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srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979430_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1979430_1.jpg" alt="Fin Baxter England vs Japan rugby news" title="Fin Baxter England vs Japan rugby news" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1979430" data-article-headline="Fin Baxter desperate to end England woes vs Japan as star seeks first win" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1979430/Fin-Baxter-England-vs-Japan-rugby-news" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1979430_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">Fin Baxter desperate to end England woes vs Japan as star seeks first win</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1978917" class="new short newmftp" data-short-story="1978917" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/sport/rugby-union/1978917/Australia-wales-rugby-Cardiff-mitchell-Giteau" title="Australia rugby stars in Cardiff scrap as one player claims he was punched in the face" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index5"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1978917_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1978917_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1978917_1.jpg" alt="Australia wales rugby Cardiff mitchell Giteau" title="Australia wales rugby Cardiff mitchell Giteau" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1978917" data-article-headline="Australia rugby stars in Cardiff scrap as one player claims he was punched in the face" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1978917/Australia-wales-rugby-Cardiff-mitchell-Giteau" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1978917_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">Australia rugby stars in Cardiff scrap as one player claims he was punched in the face</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1978868" class="last new short newmftp" data-short-story="1978868" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/sport/rugby-union/1978868/Warren-Gatland-Wales-rugby-news" title="Warren Gatland responds to Wales sack threat after 11 straight losses" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index6"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1978868_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1978868_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/183x122/1978868_1.jpg" alt="Warren Gatland Wales rugby news" title="Warren Gatland Wales rugby news" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1978868" data-article-headline="Warren Gatland responds to Wales sack threat after 11 straight losses" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1978868/Warren-Gatland-Wales-rugby-news" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1978868_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">Warren Gatland responds to Wales sack threat after 11 straight losses</span> </a></div> </section> <section class="new box news" data-vr-zone="R/H Side More From This Section (Rugby)"><div data-post-id="1978453" class="Story big" data-short-story="1978453" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a class="" href="/sport/rugby-union/1978453/England-rugby-Steve-Borthwick-sack-Dan-Cole" title="England star fumes in X-rated message as Steve Borthwick sack pressure grows" data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|Rugby|title|index1"><div 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alt="England squad vs Japan Tom Curry" title="England squad vs Japan Tom Curry" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1978001" data-article-headline="England make two changes to squad vs Japan as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out" data-article-url="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1978001/England-squad-vs-Japan-Tom-Curry" data-article-image="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/69/285x169/1978001_1.jpg" > <svg width="25" height="25" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-bookmark-icon> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3Z" fill="rgba(0,0,0,0)"></path> <path d="M17 3H7C5.9 3 5 3.9 5 5V21L12 18L19 21V5C19 3.9 18.1 3 17 3ZM17 18L12 15.82L7 18V5H17V18Z" fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">England make two changes to squad vs Japan as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out</span> </a></div><div 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