It's clear that England prop Joe Marler sees himself and his on-field behaviour as more comedic than tasteless. Most rugby insults on the field are pretty unimaginative; genuine wit is rare. It’s a pretty good example of the lack of wit in what passes for rugby sledging. In recent years, the big prop has created an image of himself as some kind of loveable rogue, a jolly prankster. Ali could be cruel – his treatment of Joe Frazier a case in point – but I don’t think he ever called anyone’s mum a w****.

Source: Stuff January 08, 2023 01:51 UTC