Rugby-England's Marler tests positive for COVID


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - England v Tonga - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 6, England's Joe Marler celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) -England prop Joe Marler has withdrawn from the squad for this week's Six Nations training camp in Brighton after testing positive for COVID-19, England Rugby said on Tuesday.

Marler, who plays for Harlequins in the Premiership and has made 72 appearances for England, went into isolation after returning a positive test on Tuesday.

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