Veteran prop Joe Marler left the England camp on Monday due to ‘personal reasons’, according to reports. The 34-year-old was initially called up ahead of Saturday’s game against New Zealand but will play no part in the match at Twickenham.
It was reported earlier this week that Marler had left the camp, with ESPN putting his departure down to ‘personal reasons’. It is not yet clear if he will return ahead of England’s meeting with Australia next week.
Steve Borthwick is not intending to call up another player to replace Marler for the game against the All Blacks. Ellis Genge will start at loosehead, while Fin Baxter has been named on the bench.
Marler is one of England’s longest-serving players, having won 95 caps for his country since making his debut in 2012. He has spent time away from the group in the past, retiring from international duty in 2018 before reversing his decision a year later.
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