Joe Marler has called time on his rugby career after 15 years in the professional game.
Marler was a regular for England and earned 95 caps during his international career, winning three Six Nations Championships with the Red Roses.
The Eastbourne-born ace spent his entire club career at Harlequins, making 204 appearances for the south-west London-based outfit.
Marler won two Premiership titles with Quins, as well as the European Challenge Cup in 2011.
In a statement announcing his retirement, Marler said: “The time has come to finally jump off the rollercoaster and walk away from this beautifully brutal game. On Friday night I’ll play my last-ever match for Quins. After all these happy years, it’s over.
“I feel lucky to have pulled on the jersey worn by so many idols of mine, and so many better players.
“That’s an incredible thing to me. I got to stand alongside so many great players and people that have made this club so special.”
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