Adam Jones has revealed why everyone should appreciate Joe Marler.
The Wales and Harlequins prop was in the midst of pre-season in San Francisco when news broke of his mother’s sudden death in August.
June Jones, 65, suffered fatal injuries as a result of a tragic accident and the 35-year-old recalls the moment he the news was broken to him by his wife.
“I was enjoying my pre-season, I got through the initial couple of weeks,” revealed Jones.
“The morning I found out — and I know he hasn’t got the best reputation in Wales — I was sharing with Joe Marler and if he hadn’t been there, I would have been in a heck of a mess. I would have really struggled,”.
“He was up with me at 4am sorting stuff out, getting me whatever I needed.
“He took me to get breakfast. Joe was brilliant with me that morning.”
June followed her son’s career around the world and was known for being a passionate, knowledgeable rugby fan, as well as being immensely proud of her Adam’s achievements.
LIST | 20 times Joe Marler didn’t give a RUCK
He really doesn't care.
1.Nowhere else to start
Taking life, or a Welshman, by the balls...
2.When he taught us his favourite word
3.Destroying GEORGE NORTH
4.Burning twitter critic
In a reply to the appearance of Joe Marler on a BBC 5 Live show, a Tweeter observed that he thought the prop was a “absolute try hard weapon……….him not you obviously”.
Problem was that Marler was tagged in the Tweet and duly decided to reply.
“Very true mate. I try very hard……. to have regular vaginal intercourse with your mum, but she insists on having it in her arsehole every time! Mental.
5.Interrupting press conference
6. Marler v the press
7. 'Hey horsey!'
Marler took the internet by storm with a drawn-out metaphor about a horse during a pre-match interview.
8.When he scrapped with Ayzerza
Marler of Harlequins and Marcos Ayerza of Leicester Tigers have a fight in the Aviva Premiership match and both get sent off.
9.When he rinsed Jones’ ‘I woke up like this’ attempt.
10.When he played down this story about himself
11.Another mad haircut
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Joe Marler of Harlequins looks on during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Leicester Tigers at The Stoop on April 2, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Getty Images for QBE) *** Local Caption *** Joe Marler
12.And another...
13.When he created this awkward turtle moment.
14.Fighting James Haskell
England teammates but Premiership rivals James Haskell and Joe Marler scrap on the field before making up after the game.
15.Hilarious post-match analysis
The Marler clan get involved dissecting the England v Barbarians game.
16.Advertising sausage
17.Covering Adele
18.Taking on all three Du Preez brothers
Marler was sent to the bin for a high arm on Jean Luc du Preez, which led to a confrontation with all three brothers.
19.McDonald's advert
They recruited the England and Harlequins prop to star in a hilarious advert for the promotion. It’s brilliant.
20.Scrapping with a teammate
Marler pretended to scrap with teammate Alex Dombrandt after his side scored a try against Clermont in the Champions Cup.
Really lovely anecdote about Joe Marler after Le Crunch.
Following the game, Marler went to speak to the French coaches to ask about opposing tighthead Mohamed Haouas who was on debut.
He then went to the changing room to have a beer with Haouas and give him his jersey. 1/2