Harlequins and England prop Joe Marler has been charged for comments made towards Bristol Bears flanker Jake Heenan in a heated game between the two sides earlier in the week.
The Rugby Football Union said Marler had been charged under the governing body’s rule 5.12 – conduct prejudicial to the game.
Marler’s comments during the first half of Tuesday’s Gallagher Premiership match reportedly related to Heenan’s mother.
