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Joe Marler denies 'whore' comment was verbal abuse as victim explains why he lost it

The full disciplinary documents into Joe Marler reveal exactly what was said in the on-field exchange and subsequent hearing that has seen the prop banned.

They show Marler twice called Bristol Bears flanker Jake Heenan's mum a "whore", with the victim admitting he "lost his head" and went for Marler after the referee didn't intervene. Heenan's mother is currently in hospital with cancer.

Marler was handed a six-week ban for his comments, although four weeks of the ban have been suspended, meaning he will initially serve a two-week break from action. He accepted the charge of conduct prejudicial to the game.

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