Joe Marler great prop try for the England Under 20's
As asked for in the requests section, this is the great try that was scored by prop Joe Marler when England played Wales in the Under 20's Six Nations opener last weekend at Kingsholm.
England trailed Wales 8-6 at halftime, but came back to win the match in emphatic style, scoring six unanswered tries in the second half, winning the match 41-14 in the end.
Marler, who plays for Harlequins, said he relished the challenge of facing Wales. "England against Wales is always a tough game, I was really looking forward to the confrontation and in the second half we just did the best we can."
He scored a fantastic try shortly after the break, breaking through two tackles then shifting into another gear to beat the last two defenders. He scored again later in the half.
"We have got the ability and the talent and it's about believing in ourselves. In the first half it wasn't there and it took a few words at half-time to make us realise we were a better side than what we did in the first half.
Time: 02:06
England trailed Wales 8-6 at halftime, but came back to win the match in emphatic style, scoring six unanswered tries in the second half, winning the match 41-14 in the end.
Marler, who plays for Harlequins, said he relished the challenge of facing Wales. "England against Wales is always a tough game, I was really looking forward to the confrontation and in the second half we just did the best we can."
He scored a fantastic try shortly after the break, breaking through two tackles then shifting into another gear to beat the last two defenders. He scored again later in the half.
"We have got the ability and the talent and it's about believing in ourselves. In the first half it wasn't there and it took a few words at half-time to make us realise we were a better side than what we did in the first half.
"It is great to see the forwards handling and offloading and that's what the game's all about.
"You don't want to play for your country and not enjoy yourselves and it's good that we're allowed to play that way," he said.
It's great to see the speed of the young guy, despite his size. I'm sure we'll hear more about him in the not too distant future. For now, this is one for the archives.
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Time: 02:06
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24 Comments:
Wow, steps inside the 9, hands off the lock and then beats three backs to the line :O
Clearly wants to be a centre hehe
By RedYeti, at February 11, 2010 1:30 pm
if he only had done the swan dive :D
By Anonymous, at February 11, 2010 1:43 pm
Anybody know how big that guy actually is? 6 foot? Bigger?
By Keith, at February 11, 2010 1:46 pm
He's like a Range Rover Sport - massive but deceptively quick.
Prop tries are more funny when the guy's got a big fat belly though.
By Phil, at February 11, 2010 1:55 pm
Wow... Looks like a great prop to become
By ToulouseFan, at February 11, 2010 3:10 pm
Marler is 6'2 or 188cm weight is 113kg or 17st 10lb. Marler is currently playing for Worthing RFC for this season but does make apperances for Harlaquins A team sometimes i believe. and ye hs is really good a real prospect for the future watched him play a few times when he was at Richmond college and was amazing he has also captained england under 18 i believe.
Thomas
By Anonymous, at February 11, 2010 3:35 pm
holy sugar what swamp did he come from lock up your kids theres a new monster in town
is it me or does he look like sully (the big blue monster)from monsters inc
By Anonymous, at February 11, 2010 5:49 pm
Why did the ref nned to go upstairs to confirm the try? Is this a default move now for refs? Weak!
By Anonymous, at February 11, 2010 6:38 pm
well done
By sebastian, at February 11, 2010 7:22 pm
HE actually looked like Stephen Ferris on the ramapage. Wow....I can't imagine Probyn or Rendall doing that!!
Can he scrummage though??
By JPM, at February 11, 2010 10:09 pm
he went upstairs cos there was a hand under the ball. Watch the replay.
By mise, at February 11, 2010 10:34 pm
he runs like he's trying to swim
By cheis, at February 12, 2010 12:51 am
fuck me that guys under 20!!!! ridiculous!!!!
By Anonymous, at February 12, 2010 4:03 am
The bit I was impressed with most was the changing of hands with eth ball. Not a lot of international backs can do this as effectively as this guy!!!!
By ned2or3, at February 12, 2010 4:11 am
definately agree with you ned, he did tuck the ball and run, he kept it safe and away from the attackers!
By Anonymous, at February 12, 2010 7:57 am
sorry, i meant didnt*
By Anonymous, at February 12, 2010 10:23 am
He looks 30.
By Anonymous, at February 12, 2010 1:59 pm
This wasn't his only try in the match, remember. A monster of a performance. And yes, he can scrummage - decent body position.
By MisterDavid, at February 12, 2010 8:45 pm
Marler is a hulk of a player, definately one to watch.. played with him a few times, great guy aswell
By Anonymous, at February 13, 2010 12:21 am
'Marler is a hulk of a player, definately one to watch.. played with him a few times, great guy aswell'
what are you gareth thomas?
By Anonymous, at February 13, 2010 7:06 am
Thomas is a homosexual, do you like that?
By Anonymous, at February 13, 2010 3:59 pm
'played with him a few times'
need i say anymore....
By Anonymous, at February 13, 2010 9:55 pm
I played at college with this guy, great to see how well he's doing now. Fantastic player.
By Anonymous, at February 15, 2010 12:29 pm
the two people who are slating that guy above are obviously homosexuals to notice that! come on guys, grow up!
By Anonymous, at February 19, 2010 7:22 pm
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