Joe Marler insists retirement timing right after Harlequins crushed by Bristol

Joe Marler recently retired from professional rugby after making his final appearance for Harlequins in a defeat to Bristol. Despite feeling emotionally, physically, and mentally drained, Marler expressed gratitude for his career and hinted at a possible one-off comeback for the Barbarians. Bristol’s dominant performance saw them score six tries against Quins, with Gabriel Ibitoye standing out as man of the match. The defeat prompted Quins head coach Danny Wilson to focus on bouncing back in future games.

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