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Steffan Thomas

Joe Marler hit with ban for comments about opponent's mum

England prop Joe Marler has been handed a six-week ban for his comments about Bristol Bears flanker Jake Heenan's mum.

Four weeks of the ban have been suspended, meaning he'll serve a two-week break from action.

The suspension may be activated should the player commit a similar offence in the meantime.

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