Joe Marler's hopes of being recalled by England for the 2023 Six Nations are now in serious doubt with the prop facing a ban.
On Tuesday, in the game between Harlequins and Bristol Bears, the prop seemingly incensed Bristol flanker Jake Heenan in a verbal altercation at a scrum. His words prompted a brawl between the two sets of forwards, with away coach Pat Lam strongly insinuating afterwards that Marler's actions had caused the fracas.
It was later claimed that the 83-cap international made two separate comments about the mother of Heenan. And after being called out on social media, Marler apologised for his actions.
