Joe Marler has been discussing some rugby hard-men - with the legendary England number 8 featuring in third.
#3. Dean Richards
Marler said: "Richards was Director of Rugby at Harlequins, but he wasn't just that. He was also a proper hard man and legendary drinker from the amateur age of rugby."
Newcastle Falcons Coach Dean Richards during the Aviva Premiership rugby game between Newcastle Falcons and Exeter Chiefs at Kingston Park on Jan 07 - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK
#2. Peter O'Mahony
Marler said: "A flanker that plays on the edge and never fails to get under the skin of opposition fans. One of my toughest opponents ever for sure."
Peter O'Mahony of Ireland during the Summer International match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 24th August 2019. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK.
#1. Carl Hayman
Marler said: "I played against him when he was at Newcastle and he basically Would knock **ing s**t outta ya for 80 minutes. It was like play against a prop with the fitness levels of a flanker.”
