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Only one more year of Joe
DIR By: ali_k
Date: April 15, 2024, 3:17 pm
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Joe Marler: I’m available for England but I’ll quit rugby in
2025
England prop Joe Marler has confirmed he will be available for
Steve Borthwick this summer, however, at the same time confirmed
his retirement date from all rugby.
The loosehead-prop, who played a key role for Steve Borthwick’s
men during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has 88 caps for his country
since making his debut in 2012.
By the time he made 42nd international appearance against France
in March 2016 he had missed only four matches since his debut on
the way to becoming a Grand Slam winner.
He withdrew from the subsequent summer tour of Australia and
took a break from the game before leading out England for his
50th cap in their stunning victory over Scotland in March 2017.
Speaking to The Times, he revealed today that the end is nigh:
“I’m available for England but I’ll quit rugby in 2025,”
Times article
HTML https://www.thetimes.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/article/joe-marler-im-available-for-england-but-ill-quit-rugby-in-2025-d2qbvzc9g
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Re: Only one more year of Joe
DIR By: championes
Date: April 15, 2024, 3:18 pm
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We’ve got Baxter…
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Re: Only one more year of Joe
DIR By: Somardino
Date: April 17, 2024, 1:29 am
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I think he indicated this a little while ago. People have been
talking about Joe being ‘old’ for years but at 33, and with the
amount of rugby he’s played in the front row, it’s probably a
sensible decision.
Very happy with Fin to take on the starting role. Would be great
if we could swop SGB for a more reliable back-up over the summer
to retain some depth. Will Goodrick-Clarke, formally of LI and
current at Ealing, would be a good addition imo.
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Re: Only one more year of Joe
DIR By: never sleep
Date: April 17, 2024, 2:13 am
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--- Quote from: Somardino link ---
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> Will Goodrick-Clarke, formally of LI and current at Ealing,
would be a good addition imo.
>
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And - unlikely to break the bank.
Bomb would probably know him from the days when he helped coach
the Richmond scrum.
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