England facing front-row injury crisis as Joe Marler awaits verdict on arm issue

Joe Marler suffered an arm injury during Harlequins’ Premiership victory over Gloucester. pIC: Mike Egerton/PA

Harlequins prop Joe Marler’s arm injury is being assessed by specialists amid front-row concerns for England ahead of the Guinness Six Nations.

Marler’s fellow loosehead props Ellis Genge, Bevan Rodd, Mako Vunipola and Val Rapava-Ruskin are all currently on the sidelines.