Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby.
The 35-year-old England prop won 95 international caps but has decided to bring an end to his career at the top level. 'This is the real one this time,' he said. 'It's time for me to move on. The time has come for me to finally hang up my England rugby boots. 'I feel very sad but very proud.' More to follow... This is a breaking news story that is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh this page for the latest updates.
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