London Irish star red carded for horrifying hit on Joe Marler

George Head's stoppage-time try secured Harlequins a 26-24 win over London Irish in a tense Premiership encounter. Ben Donnell was dismissed for a 'horrifying' hit on Joe Marler.

George Head's stoppage-time try secured Harlequins a 26-24 win over London Irish. Ben Donnell was dismissed for a 'horrifying' hit on Joe Marler. Quins move up to third in the Premiership, while Irish go up a place to 10th.

Joe Marler started his career at Haywards Heath RFC in Sussex. He played in the same team as Billy Twelvetrees. Marlar was captain for England at U18s level and represented the U20 squad throughout the Junior World Championship in summer 2009.

Marler started his career at Haywards Heath RFC in Sussex. He played in the same side as Billy Twelvetrees. Marler was captain for England at U18s level and represented the U20 squad throughout the Junior World Championship in summer 2009.

Joe Marler has selected a Dream XV with seven All Blacks legends and three players from Ireland, two Welsh, 2 Australians and a Fijian nicknamed ‘The Bus’

Tony Woodcock (New Zealand) and Rory Best (Ireland) were sent off. Carl Hayman (new Zealand), was also sent of.

London Irish star red carded for hit on Joe Marler. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) and Paul O’Connell (Ireland) also sent off.