During Harlequins 26-21 victory over Wasps in 2015, Joe Marler had an entertaining conversation with referee Luke Pearce.
The England prop offered England’s World Cup exit as a reason for a late hit when the ref pulled him aside for a world.
One fan wrote: “Two adults, a bit of banter and a point made and taken on board . All done with humour, warmth and respect.”
“Rugby is the greatest game… with awesome people… love it,” another commented.
A third added: “This is the good thing about rugby, they actually converse with the ref rather than shout and intimidate like in football.”
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“England’s Cristiano Ronaldo” – Joe Marler picks his rugby dream team
Using several interviews with various sources from down the years, we’ve formed Joe Marler’s dream team of the players based on the players he bestowed with the most acclaim.
JOE MARLER: DREAM TEAM
FRONT-ROW
1. Jason Leonard (England)
2. Rory Best (Ireland)
3. Carl Hayman (New Zealand)
Marler on Leonard: “My Idol – I still pinch myself when I’m in his company. A juggernaut on the pitch and a legendary drinker and socialiser off it.”
SECOND-ROW
4. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
5. Paul O’Connell (Ireland)
