Power house: Joe Marler in action for England during 2023 World Cup
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There's a need for big characters in rugby union as in most walks of life, and they don’t come much bigger, or more left-field, than Joe Marler, the Harlequins and 95-cap England loosehead.
Marler took his final bow at The Stoop before, during, and after Friday night’s Harlequins loss to Bristol, signalling his retirement from the club and international game – this time for good.
However, it’s very likely given his quirky, outspoken, sometimes introvert, often extrovert personality, that he will be ...