The prop will continue playing for Harlequins until the end of the season.
The 34-year-old was a member of Steve Borthwick’s squad for the Autumn Nations Series but left the camp on Monday for personal reasons and has now revealed his 95-cap Test odyssey is over, although he will continue playing for Harlequins until the end of the season.England’s Joe Marler won 95 caps
“I want to keep untarnished all these memories of my career, both good and bad. I don’t want to leave my house with my kids crying. I’m ready to make the change.” The 2017 British and Irish Lion has spoken openly about his mental health struggles and it was his battle with depression that convinced him to retire in 2018.
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