Joe Marler’s apology for insulting Bristol ahead Jake Heenan’s hospital-bound mom is unlikely to cease him from dealing with a protracted ban which may hinder a potential England return.
Marler’s goading provoked a powerful response from Heenan and commenced a mini brawl in a recreation which ended along with his aspect Harlequins struggling a shock house defeat.
To make issues worse for Marler, he’s anticipated to be cited by the RFU on Thursday for his actions. If Marler is discovered to have abused Heenan, he’s prone to be suspended for a minimum of six weeks.
Harlequins prop Joe Marler (again proper) is in scorching water over his feedback to Jake Heenan
Marler’s phrases provoked a response in Harlequins’ recreation and prompted a short melee
That would rise to 12 and even 18 weeks in a worst-case situation for the 32-year-old given his poor disciplinary report is prone to rely towards him.
Marler on Wednesday apologised to Heenan on Twitter, describing his feedback as ‘p*** poor.’ He additionally made private contact with the Bears man.
Marler is now sweating on the likelihood one other suspension after his newest brush with controversy.
The prop has since apologised for his feedback however may nonetheless face a protracted ban
Marler (centre) described his feedback to Heenan (proper) as ‘p*** poor’
In 2016, he referred to as Wales prop Samson Lee ‘gypsy boy’ and in 2020, was suspended for 10 weeks for grabbing one other Wales participant in Alun Wyn Jones by the testicles.
Marler missed England’s autumn marketing campaign. His expertise means he would probably be of curiosity to new nationwide head coach Steve Borthwick for the 2023 Six Nations however a ban would imply he would probably be unavailable for the beginning of the Championship.
Saracens hope England pair Maro Itoje and Jamie George will probably be match to face Exeter on Saturday after struggling with concussion and a heal drawback respectively.
