“Didn’t even call” – Four players who won’t play for England under Steve Borthwick - Page 3 of 4 - Ruck

“Didn’t even call” – Four players who won’t play for England under Steve Borthwick

#3. Joe Marler

Marler violated one of Steve Borthwick’s primary rules earlier this year, which is the “no sh**talking policy” for the England team.

Consequently, despite his impressive performance with Harlequins this season, he was excluded from the Six Nations squad.

Earlier this year, Marler received a six-week ban (with four weeks suspended) for making inappropriate remarks about Bristol flanker Jake Heenan’s mother.

As he approaches his mid-30s, the possibility of Marler returning to international play appears increasingly improbable.

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