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Joe Marler lands half of Twitter with expert level trolling
By Ian Cameron
Joe Marler is never shy about coming forward, be it on the pitch or on social media.
England ran out 32 – 20 victors over favourites Ireland in their opening game of the Six Nations, physically dominating Joe Schmidt’s men in a way that simply hadn’t been seen since a bruising encounter with the All Blacks in November 2016.
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In the wake of the dramatic underdog victory, the Harlequins prop took to Twitter on an expert fishing expedition.
And he landed more than a few. Marler, who last year retired from international rugby duty, tweeted: “It’s coming home @EnglandRugby”
“It’s coming home………” @EnglandRugby ?
— Joe Marler (@JoeMarler) February 2, 2019
The responses were varied and many, not least from fellow players. Tim Visser helpfully tweeted a picture of the current Six Nations table, which features Scotland on top.
— Tim Visser (@timbovisser) February 2, 2019
Former Welsh centre Tom Shanklin was clearly amused.
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— Tom Shanklin (@TomShanklin) February 2, 2019
All Black and fellow prop John Afoa chipped in with: “I’m waiting for the….”England beat ireland, ireland beat NZ, so England beat team in the world” chat! but could be in 8 months.”
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https://twitter.com/John_Afoa/status/1091779583223975936
You know how to swallow butt……
— Joe Marler (@JoeMarler) February 3, 2019
Harlequins teammate Renaldo Bothma suggested that it was in fact Joe’s aunt that was coming home.
Your aunt is coming home!!!
— Renaldo Bothma (@renaldobothma) February 3, 2019
— Ben Tapuai (@benny_taps) February 2, 2019
Joe had the last laugh of course, signing off his haul with the classic and understated fishing rod signal.
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— Joe Marler (@JoeMarler) February 3, 2019
