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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Joe Marler banned for two weeks for ‘wholly inappropriate’ comments made towards Jake Heenan

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Joe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four weeks suspended for comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan.

Harlequins and England prop Marler, who accepted a charge of conduct prejudicial to the game, made the remarks during the first half of Tuesday’s Premiership match that reportedly related to Heenan’s mother.

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