Marler took to social media on Oct 29 to deride the haka dance performed by New Zealand players before each game, saying it "needs binning".
The haka is a ritual war dance that forms a significant part of indigenous Maori culture, and for decades has been closely associated with New Zealand's world-beating rugby team.
"The Haka needs binning. It's ridiculous," the 34-year-old posted on X.
"It's only any good when teams actually front it with some sort of reply."
At the 2019 World Cup, England were fined for their response to the haka before their semi-final victory over New Zealand.
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