Marler retirement a ‘bombshell’ for England coach Jones

Prop ends international career a year before the Rugby World Cup

Joe Marler England rugby Eddie Jones
Prop Joe Marler and England rugby head coach Eddie Jones
(Image credit: David Rogers/Getty Images)

The Guardian describes Joe Marler’s decision to retire from international rugby as a “bombshell” for England head coach Eddie Jones.

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