I WANT England to do well in Japan as much as the next man, but I do wonder why Joe Marler has been allowed back in having left the side in the lurch this season.
With Mako Vunipola injured during the Six Nations, Marler failed to come to his country’s aid.
He said at the time of his decision to retire that he wanted to spend more time at home with his family and focus on his club commitments.
Yet, with potentially a six-week trip to Japan in the offing he has made a U-turn.
I feel sorry for Exeter’s Ben Moon who looks likely to be the loosehead who will miss out after such a go...