England prop Joe Marler announced his retirement after his comments on the Haka led to a week of controversy - but it's far from the first time his actions have caused a stir

Following news of Joe Marler's retirement from Test rugby, speculation abounds on social media about the timing of the England prop's decision.

The prop prompted controversy last week when his social media posts calling for the “ridiculous” Haka to be “binned” lit the fuse for Saturday’s loss to the All Blacks.

Joe Marler has called time on his international playing career; The prop won 95 caps for England; Marler said: Its time for me to move on. The time has come for me to finally hang up my England rugby boots.

England prop Joe Marler has retired from international rugby after 95 tests since 2012. The 34-year-old Marler was in the squad for the autumn series but left England’s camp on Monday for personal reasons.

Injured loosehead Joe Marler claims the pre-match haka should be scrapped ahead of Englands autumn opener with New Zealand on Saturday at Twickenham; Marler said: Its only any good when teams actually

England prop Joe Marler has surprisingly announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.In a post on Instagram, the 34-year-old confirmed that he was “saying goodbye to international rugby” after winning 95 England caps since his 2012 debut.

As a study in burning the house down on your way out, Joe Marler’s exit from the Test arena was just about textbook. Eschewing any valedictory Twickenham appearance or guard of honour, England’s incorrigible rogue chose instead to impugn the All Blacks’ cherished haka,