Joe Marler puts 20-year-old England teammate in his place
There was plenty of talk recently around 20-year-old England winger Henry Arundell and his prowess at the squat rack.
While on camp with England ahead of the World Cup, the soon to be Racing 92 star revealed he is capable of squatting 220kg, which is not too shabby for a 98kg 20-year-old. But there are levels to this squatting game, and Arundell’s England teammate Joe Marler recently showed he is a level above.
As impressive as Arundell’s squatting stats are, Marler blew that out of the water recently, by repping 10kg more than the winger’s max. Most people would probably expect a 120kg prop to squat more than a winger, but Arundell is no ordinary winger. This latest video shared by England only leaves most fans questioning how much the Quins loosehead can actually squat.
Take a look at the players squatting:
@henry_arundell talks us through his weightlifting journey ⤵️@o2 | #WearTheRose
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 19, 2023
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While both Arundell and Marler may have sore legs at the moment, they have both been included in the latest England squad that will train this week.
England Squad
Forwards: Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers), Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Theo Dan (Saracens), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins), Ben Earl (Saracens), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears), Jamie George (Saracens), Jonny Hill (Sale Sharks), Maro Itoje (Saracens), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints), Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints), Joe Marler (Harlequins), George Martin (Leicester Tigers), Tom Pearson (Northampton Saints), David Ribbans (Toulon), Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks), Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears), Will Stuart (Bath Rugby), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Jack Willis (Toulouse), Tom Willis (Saracens)
Backs: Henry Arundell (Racing 92), Danny Care (Harlequins), Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby), Elliot Daly (Saracens), Owen Farrell (Saracens), George Ford (Sale Sharks), Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby), Max Malins (Bristol Bears), Joe Marchant (Stade Francais), Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby), Guy Porter (Leicester Tigers), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Marcus Smith (Harlequins), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers), Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks), Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers), Anthony Watson (unattached), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)
