England prop Joe Marler calls time on his international career

The prop prompted controversy last week when his social media posts calling for the “ridiculous” Haka to be “binned” lit the fuse for Saturday’s loss to the All Blacks.

JOE 95: Joe Marler is retiring from international rugby. Pic: PA

England prop Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby.

The 34-year-old was a member of Steve Borthwick’s squad for the Autumn Nations Series but left the camp on Monday for personal reasons and has now revealed his 95-cap Test odyssey is over, although he will continue playing for Harlequins until the end of the season.