REPORTS | Joe Marler set for another u-turn on international future
Rugby NewsThursday, 07 May 2020 at 18:23
England international Joe Marler is reportedly set to delay his international retirement, after receiving an arm around the shoulder from his England coaches.
The prop was reportedly set to quit England for the second time in two years after being given a 10-week ban for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' testicles during the Six Nations clash with Wales.
Nevertheless, head coach Eddie Jones along with his newly recruited scrum coach Matt Proudfoot have, according to several outlets, convinced Marler that he still has a role to play at the 2023 World Cup in France.
"I am trying to mentor them through the challenges they have," said Proudfoot.
“I try to have a series of in-depth conversations with each player through the day and just really talk to them, find out what they are struggling with. How can I give them a different perspective?”
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Proudfoot did, however, warn that Marler’s form must be up to scratch if he is to add to his 71 caps, which makes the forward the highest cap England player not to score a try.
“First, Joe has to be selected for the English side – we will need to see how players come out of this process and who is on form. But Joe is somebody I rate very, very highly.
"He’s an incredible rugby player. The question will be answered in the future about how well he is playing and what form he is in, as it will for everyone else.”
LIST | 20 times Joe Marler didn't give a RUCK
He really doesn't care.
1. Nowhere else to start
Taking life, or a Welshman, by the balls...
2. When he taught us his favourite word
3. Destroying GEORGE NORTH
4. Burning twitter critic
In a reply to the appearance of Joe Marler on a BBC 5 Live show, a Tweeter observed that he thought the prop was a “absolute try hard weapon……….him not you obviously”.
Problem was that Marler was tagged in the Tweet and duly decided to reply.
“Very true mate. I try very hard……. to have regular vaginal intercourse with your mum, but she insists on having it in her arsehole every time! Mental.
5. Interrupting press conference
6. Marler v the press
7. 'Hey horsey!'
Marler took the internet by storm with a drawn-out metaphor about a horse during a pre-match interview.
8. When he scrapped with Ayzerza
Marler of Harlequins and Marcos Ayerza of Leicester Tigers have a fight in the Aviva Premiership match and both get sent off.
9. When he rinsed Jones’ ‘I woke up like this’ attempt.
10. When he played down this story about himself
11. Another mad haircut
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Joe Marler of Harlequins looks on during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Leicester Tigers at The Stoop on April 2, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Getty Images for QBE) *** Local Caption *** Joe Marler
12. And another...
13. When he created this awkward turtle moment.
14. Fighting James Haskell
England teammates but Premiership rivals James Haskell and Joe Marler scrap on the field before making up after the game.
15. Hilarious post-match analysis
The Marler clan get involved dissecting the England v Barbarians game.
16. Advertising sausage
17. Covering Adele
18. Taking on all three Du Preez brothers
Marler was sent to the bin for a high arm on Jean Luc du Preez, which led to a confrontation with all three brothers.
19. McDonald's advert
They recruited the England and Harlequins prop to star in a hilarious advert for the promotion. It’s brilliant.
20. Scrapping with a teammate
Marler pretended to scrap with teammate Alex Dombrandt after his side scored a try against Clermont in the Champions Cup.
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