Joe Marler set for 'I'm A Celeb' after stint on Celebrity Traitors
Rugby NewsThursday, 23 October 2025 at 20:57
England rugby cult hero Joe Marler has become one of the breakout stars of
Celebrity Traitors — and now, the prop forward has hinted that another big TV adventure could be on the cards.
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After a low-key start in the castle, Marler has since found his voice, quickly becoming one of the show’s standout personalities. He’s also been credited with sparking the viral ‘Big Dog’ theory that’s kept fans guessing each week.
The Harlequins star even floated the idea that host Claudia Winkleman would pick Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry as opposing team leaders if the twist ever came to life.
Now, Marler has his sights set on the jungle — and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! could be his next stop.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Marler said:
“Would I do that stuff? Yeah, but it’s not a career, is it?
“Would I do that stuff? Yeah, but it’s not a career, is it?
“I’d do it as a fan of those shows and for the desire I have to experience those things.
“I’d love to go in the jungle. I’m a Celeb — that’d be such great fun.”
From scrums to snakes, it looks like Joe Marler’s ready for another challenge — this time, far from the rugby pitch.
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Best Rugby Scrummagers Of All-Time (Ranked 15-1)
Scrummaging is the cornerstone of forward play in rugby, and throughout history, certain props have set the standard for dominance, technique, and consistency.
Here's a ranked list of the 15 best scrummaging props in rugby history, featuring detailed stats and achievements.
15. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
Stats:
- Position: Tighthead Prop
- Height: 1.83m
- Weight: 125kg
- Club: Leinster
- International Caps: 79
- British & Irish Lions Tours: 2017, 2021, 2025
- Achievements: Six Nations Grand Slams (2018, 2023), European Champions Cup (2018, 2021), World Rugby Dream Team selection.
Bio:
Furlong blends power, agility, and scrummaging finesse. A cornerstone of Ireland’s set-piece dominance, he is renowned for his ability to disrupt opponents’ scrums and his sharp ball-handling skills. His humility and rugby intelligence make him one of the most respected props in the game.
Furlong blends power, agility, and scrummaging finesse. A cornerstone of Ireland’s set-piece dominance, he is renowned for his ability to disrupt opponents’ scrums and his sharp ball-handling skills. His humility and rugby intelligence make him one of the most respected props in the game.
14. Jason Leonard (England)
Stats:
- Position: Tighthead Prop
- Height: 1.83m
- Weight: 120kg
- Club: Harlequins
- International Caps: 114
- Achievements: 2003 Rugby World Cup winner, England’s most-capped forward at retirement.
Bio:
Leonard’s career spanned 15 years, defined by his technical mastery and unyielding consistency. A scrummaging stalwart for England, his leadership and durability cemented him as one of the sport’s greats.
Leonard’s career spanned 15 years, defined by his technical mastery and unyielding consistency. A scrummaging stalwart for England, his leadership and durability cemented him as one of the sport’s greats.
13. Martin Castrogiovanni (Italy)
Stats:
- Position: Tighthead Prop
- Height: 1.83m
- Weight: 125kg
- Club: Leicester Tigers
- International Caps: 119
- Achievements: Key player for Italy, multiple European club successes with Leicester.
Bio:
Castri’s fiery passion and physical dominance transformed Italy’s scrummaging reputation. Known for his commitment and technical excellence, he remains a symbol of resilience and determination.
Castri’s fiery passion and physical dominance transformed Italy’s scrummaging reputation. Known for his commitment and technical excellence, he remains a symbol of resilience and determination.
12. Marcos Ayerza (Argentina)
Stats:
- Position: Loosehead Prop
- Height: 1.83m
- Weight: 118kg
- Club: Leicester Tigers
- International Caps: 43
- Achievements: Crucial for Argentina at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, leader in scrummaging technique.
Bio:
Ayerza combined technical precision with relentless endurance. His work rate and scrummaging power established him as a key figure for both Argentina and Leicester Tigers.
Ayerza combined technical precision with relentless endurance. His work rate and scrummaging power established him as a key figure for both Argentina and Leicester Tigers.
11. Joe Marler (England)
Stats:
- Position: Loosehead Prop
- Height: 1.85m
- Weight: 120kg
- Club: Harlequins
- International Caps: 83+
- British & Irish Lions Tours: 2013, 2017
- Achievements: Six Nations Championships (2016, 2017, 2020), Rugby World Cup runner-up (2019), Premiership Rugby title with Harlequins (2021).
Bio:
Joe Marler is one of England’s most formidable scrummagers of the modern era. Renowned for his physical strength, uncompromising technique, and fierce competitiveness, Marler has anchored England’s front row for over a decade. Beyond scrummaging, he’s known for his vibrant personality and leadership within the squad. His durability and ability to perform under pressure make him a standout loosehead prop of his generation.
Joe Marler is one of England’s most formidable scrummagers of the modern era. Renowned for his physical strength, uncompromising technique, and fierce competitiveness, Marler has anchored England’s front row for over a decade. Beyond scrummaging, he’s known for his vibrant personality and leadership within the squad. His durability and ability to perform under pressure make him a standout loosehead prop of his generation.
10. Owen Franks (New Zealand)
Stats:
- Position: Tighthead Prop
- Height: 1.85m
- Weight: 118kg
- Club: Crusaders
- International Caps: 108
- Achievements: 2011 & 2015 Rugby World Cup winner.
Bio:
“The Hobbit” was a scrummaging machine, combining technique and endurance. Franks’ consistency and low body position made him one of the most effective props in All Blacks history.
“The Hobbit” was a scrummaging machine, combining technique and endurance. Franks’ consistency and low body position made him one of the most effective props in All Blacks history.
9. Tom Smith (Scotland)
Stats:
- Position: Loosehead Prop
- Height: 1.83m
- Weight: 115kg
- Club: Edinburgh Rugby
- International Caps: 61
- Achievements: British & Irish Lions tours, Scotland’s scrummaging leader.
Bio:
Smith’s technical brilliance defined Scotland’s scrummaging for years. His ability to anchor the front row and control the set-piece under pressure made him a standout.
Smith’s technical brilliance defined Scotland’s scrummaging for years. His ability to anchor the front row and control the set-piece under pressure made him a standout.
8. Andrew Sheridan (England)
Stats:
- Position: Loosehead Prop
- Height: 1.96m
- Weight: 125kg
- Club: Sale Sharks
- International Caps: 46
- Achievements: Renowned scrummager in England’s early 2000s golden era.
Bio:
Sheridan was a blend of size, power, and technique, making him one of the most feared looseheads of his time. His ability to dominate scrums made him a crucial weapon for England.
Sheridan was a blend of size, power, and technique, making him one of the most feared looseheads of his time. His ability to dominate scrums made him a crucial weapon for England.
7. Phil Vickery (England)
Stats:
- Position: Tighthead Prop
- Height: 1.83m
- Weight: 118kg
- Club: Gloucester Rugby
- International Caps: 73
- Achievements: Captain of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning side.
Bio:
Vickery’s leadership and scrummaging skill were key to England’s early 2000s success. His rugged presence and technical control made him an indispensable front-row leader.
Vickery’s leadership and scrummaging skill were key to England’s early 2000s success. His rugged presence and technical control made him an indispensable front-row leader.
6. Frans Malherbe (South Africa)
Stats:
- Position: Tighthead Prop
- Height: 1.91m
- Weight: 130kg
- Club: Stormers
- International Caps: 80
- Achievements: 2019 & 2023 Rugby World Cup winner.
Bio:
Malherbe is one of the most consistent tightheads in rugby history. His scrummaging dominance and strength were vital to South Africa’s World Cup victories, earning him a reputation as one of the best ever.
Malherbe is one of the most consistent tightheads in rugby history. His scrummaging dominance and strength were vital to South Africa’s World Cup victories, earning him a reputation as one of the best ever.
5. Jean-Pierre Garuet (France)
Stats:
- Position: Loosehead Prop
- Height: 1.85m
- Weight: 118kg
- Club: Stade Français
- International Caps: 50
- Achievements: Icon of French scrummaging in the 1990s.
Bio:
Garuet’s technique and resilience made him a cornerstone of French rugby. His performances for Stade Français and France made him one of the greatest scrummaging props of his generation.
Garuet’s technique and resilience made him a cornerstone of French rugby. His performances for Stade Français and France made him one of the greatest scrummaging props of his generation.
4. Adam Jones (Wales)
Stats:
- Position: Loosehead Prop
- Height: 1.83m
- Weight: 120kg
- Club: Ospreys
- International Caps: 95
- Achievements: British & Irish Lions tours, cornerstone of Wales’ dominant scrummaging era.
Bio:
Jones’ scrummaging skill and durability made him one of the most respected props of his generation, representing Wales and the British & Irish Lions with distinction.
Jones’ scrummaging skill and durability made him one of the most respected props of his generation, representing Wales and the British & Irish Lions with distinction.
3. Os du Randt (South Africa)
Stats:
- Position: Loosehead Prop
- Height: 1.85m
- Weight: 120kg
- Club: Free State Cheetahs
- International Caps: 80
- Achievements: 1995 & 2007 Rugby World Cup winner.
Bio:
Known as "The Ox," du Randt was a powerhouse in scrums, integral to South Africa’s Rugby World Cup victories in 1995 and 2007. His unmatched durability and strength made him one of the greatest tightheads ever.
Known as "The Ox," du Randt was a powerhouse in scrums, integral to South Africa’s Rugby World Cup victories in 1995 and 2007. His unmatched durability and strength made him one of the greatest tightheads ever.
2. Ox Nche (South Africa)
Stats:
- Position: Tighthead Prop
- Height: 1.85m
- Weight: 118kg
- Club: Sharks
- International Caps: 50+
- Achievements: 2023 Rugby World Cup winner, renowned for modern scrummaging mastery.
Bio:
Ox Nche has emerged as one of the modern era’s finest scrummagers. His low body position, incredible strength, and ability to destabilize opponents have made him a cornerstone for the Springboks. Key in South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup triumph, Nche has earned a reputation as one of the most dominant tightheads of the 21st century.
Ox Nche has emerged as one of the modern era’s finest scrummagers. His low body position, incredible strength, and ability to destabilize opponents have made him a cornerstone for the Springboks. Key in South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup triumph, Nche has earned a reputation as one of the most dominant tightheads of the 21st century.
1. Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa)
Stats:
- Position: Tighthead Prop
- Height: 1.83m
- Weight: 115kg
- Club: Sharks
- International Caps: 117
- Achievements: 2007 & 2019 Rugby World Cup winner, one of rugby’s most feared scrummagers.
Bio:
“The Beast” was an unstoppable force in the scrum, a key factor in South Africa’s Rugby World Cup wins in 2007 and 2019. His scrummaging technique and physical dominance set the benchmark for tightheads globally.
“The Beast” was an unstoppable force in the scrum, a key factor in South Africa’s Rugby World Cup wins in 2007 and 2019. His scrummaging technique and physical dominance set the benchmark for tightheads globally.
Quiz: Name these 10 retro rugby players #2
If you’re over 30 and can’t name these iconic rugby stars from the 2000s, we have to ask: were you really paying attention? Back by popular demand, it’s time for part two of our nostalgic quiz.
From stunning tries to unforgettable moments—and yes, some hairstyles we’d rather forget—these players were at the heart of rugby’s golden era. If the names don’t come flooding back, it might be time to fire up YouTube and relive the magic.
Think you’ve got what it takes to ace this one? Let’s find out. Good luck!
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