Joe Marler given standing ovation by whole stadium on landmark day
Rugby NewsSunday, 16 October 2022 at 15:35
The Harlequins crowd get to their feet to show their appreciation for England prop Joe Marler ahead of his landmark 250th appearance for the club.
JOE MARLER: DREAM TEAM
FRONT-ROW
1. Jason Leonard (England)
2. Rory Best (Ireland)
3. Carl Hayman (New Zealand)
2. Rory Best (Ireland)
3. Carl Hayman (New Zealand)
Marler on Leonard: "My Idol - I still pinch myself when I'm in his company. A juggernaut on the pitch and a legendary drinker and socialiser off it."
SECOND-ROW
4. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
5. Paul O'Connell (Ireland)
5. Paul O'Connell (Ireland)
BACK-ROW
6. Jerome Kaino (New Zealand)
7. Justin Tipuric (Wales)
8. Kieran Read (New Zealand)
7. Justin Tipuric (Wales)
8. Kieran Read (New Zealand)
HALFBACKS
9. Will Genia (Australia)
10. Owen Farrell (England)
10. Owen Farrell (England)
Marler on Farrell: "The only indispensable player is Farrell. He is to England what Cristiano Ronaldo is to Portugal, or what Steph Curry is to the Golden State Warriors. With his leadership, ability and drive, England are a different animal. Owen takes things by the scruff of the neck, just like his dad."
Owen Farrell (c) of the Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK
CENTRES:
12. Ma'a Nonu (New Zealand)
13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
BACK-THREE:
- 11. Siteveni Sivivatu (New Zealand)
- 14. Josua Tuisova (Fiji)
- 15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)
Try Celebrations for Stuart Hogg of Exeter Chiefs during the European Rugby Champions Cup Match between Exeter Chiefs and Montpellier at Sandy Park on 11 December 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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