After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash

Harlequins prop Joe Marler starts against Bristol Bears in his final match before retiring from professional rugby.

England prop Joe Marler will bid farewell to rugby when he starts for Harlequins in the Premiership clash with Bristol Bears at the Stoop on Friday.

The visitors were in impressive attacking form at the Twickenham Stoop as Quins prop Marler made his final professional appearance

JOE MARLER HAS brought forward his retirement plans after announcing that Harlequins’ Friday night clash with Bristol at The Stoop will be his final match. Marler’s decision to hang up his boots comes three and a half weeks after he brought his time with England to an end.