England Rugby team could face fine for Haka face-off in semifinal

England's national Rugby team could be staring at a fine because of V-shaped line y formed in relation to New Zealand's pre-match Haka formation. English team players formed a V shape while facing New Zealand in ir Rugby World Cup semi-final match on October 26.  English team could face a fine after many of ir players crossed half-line, which is considered to be against 'cultural ritual protocol'. decision will be taken by World Rugby federation on October 28.

England's rugby team likely to face a ban

Photos of England captain Owen Farrell standing at center of V, smirking at opposition team while y were performing ir cultural ritual has garnered a lot of attention on social media. 

According to reports, match officials h asked players such as Billy Vunipola, Joe Marler and Ben Youngs to move back as y h crossed half-line but refused to listen to instructions.

While speaking to a media outlet, Farell stated that everybody was aware that y h to stand behind half-line of pitch. All y wanted was to respond back to All Blacks team in a respectful manner.

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A questionable step

questionable step by English team is said to be idea of England's coach, Eddie Jones. After match, Jones said that his team h earned ar week in tournament as ir tactical discipline was great and defense was rock solid. He also said that his team h grabbed opportunity to attack during match that resulted in a 19-7 victory over New Zealand.

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Jones said that whenever one played against New Zealand, opposition is never happy. He also said that even though New Zealand might be beaten in match, but y are never really beaten and that is why English team needed to go extra mile. England's coach also said that his team h come to World Cup to become best so that is where team was heed. 

England will w face South Africa in Rugby World Cup final on vember 2 to be played at International Stium, Yokohama, Japan.

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(With inputs from ncies)