"Joe was brilliant with me" - This story from Adam Jones proves Marler is one of the good ones
Rugby NewsThursday, 03 March 2022 at 20:51
Adam Jones has revealed why everyone should appreciate Joe Marler.
The Wales and Harlequins prop was in the midst of pre-season in San Francisco when news broke of his mother’s sudden death in August.
June Jones, 65, suffered fatal injuries as a result of a tragic accident and the 35-year-old recalls the moment he the news was broken to him by his wife in 2016.
“I was enjoying my pre-season, I got through the initial couple of weeks,” revealed Jones.
“The morning I found out — and I know he hasn’t got the best reputation in Wales — I was sharing with Joe Marler and if he hadn’t been there, I would have been in a heck of a mess. I would have really struggled,
“He was up with me at 4am sorting stuff out, getting me whatever I needed.
“He took me to get breakfast. Joe was brilliant with me that morning.”
June followed her son’s career around the world and was known for being a passionate, knowledgeable rugby fan, as well as being immensely proud of her Adam’s achievements.
Adam Jones all-time dream team.
Fullback: Lee Byrne (Wales)
Winger: Tommy Bowe (Ireland)
Centre: Jonathan Davies (Wales)
Centre: Alan Bateman (Wales)
Winger: Shane Williams (Wales)
Fly-half: Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies (Wales)
Scrum-half: Sean Long. (England)
"I'm not sure what position he'd bee in rugby union. Coaches with me at Harlequins and he's absolutely bonkers."
Prop: Jason Leonard (England)
Hooker: Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand)
Prop: Olo Brown (New Zealand)
Lock: Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
Lock: Paul O'Connell (Ireland)
Flanker: Jerry Collins (New Zealand)
"I was lucky enough to play with him - he was a great bloke. Mad as a box of frogs. There is a story about him being in a pub in Wales and the TV was broke so he fired off to Tesco and bought one for them.
Flanker: Marty Holah (New Zealand)
Number 8: Mervyn Davies (Wales)
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