Scott Robertson insists New Zealand would welcome a challenge to the haka from England when the rivals clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

So long as it is respectful.

Twelve months ago England advanced to the halfway line to the delight of an 82,000 crowd at Twickenham before being edged 24-22, while in 2019 they lined up in a V formation before crushing the All Blacks 19-7 in the World Cup semi-finals.

Extra spice was given to last autumn's Hillary Shield showdown when prop Joe Marler, who has now retired, stated the haka is "ridiculous" and "needs binning", provoking a furious backlash in New Zealand.

The build-up to the rematch has been less controversial but Robertson understands the sporting theatre provided by opponents responding to the Maori war dance.

"The haka's setting a chal

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