“Would knock ****ing s**t outta ya!” – Joe Marler ranks his five toughest opponents

#5. DAN COLE

• Major teams Leicester, England, Lions
• Position Prop
• Caps 98

MARLER SAID: “He looks like a polar bear, an animal renowned for being miserable. A really good friend of mine, but always a tough opponent.”

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