Eastbourne visit is trip down Memory Lane for Harlequins rugby star
He spent time talking about his formative years playing for the town’s mini and junior teams, as part of a Sky documentary to be broadcast later this year.
The documentary will not only chart Marler’s playing career, which includes 66 England caps as a prop forward, but will also discuss his views on mental health.
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Eastbourne Rugby Club president Kerry Cook said: “It was good to welcome Joe back to our club where it all began for him.
“Will Stadler had a great influence on his life in his younger days and coached him from the ages of 10 to 16.
“The visit brought back many happy memories for Joe as he walked around the Park Avenue clubhouse and pitches.
“Hopefully he’ll be able to come back again soon to see the current crop of minis and juniors in action and to attend a clubhouse lunch in his honour.”