Joe Marler tells former England star to ‘eat s*** after the prop was accused of ‘showing a lack of respect’ by snubbing Sir Bill Beaumont… as he collected his Rugby World Cup bronze medal

• Joe Marler was accused of walking past World Rugby chair Sir Bill Beaumont
• Former England fly-half Andy Goode said Marler showed a ‘lack of respect’
• Marler hit back as the pair continued their feud during the Rugby World Cup 
• Latest Rugby World Cup 2023 news, including fixtures, live scores and results

Joe Marler has told former England fly-half Andy Goode to ‘eat s***’ after he was accused of being disrespectful following their victory over Argentina at the Rugby World Cup.

England beat Argentina 26-23 in the bronze medal match at the Stade de France on Friday night.

Marler, who was left out for the match against the Pumas, joined his England team-mates to receive their bronze medals in a post-match presentation.

The 33-year-old received his medal from France’s Minister of Sport, Amelie Oudea-Castera.

Television footage appeared to show Marler walk past World Rugby chairman and former England captain Bill Beaumont.

England prop Joe Marler was accused of being disrespectful after the bronze medal match

Marler received his bronze medal from Amelie Oudea-Castera, France’s Minister of Sport

The prop was then accused of walking past World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont, right, pictured greeting England players as they received their bronze medals

Marler hit back at a tweet from former England fly-half Andy Goode telling him to ‘eat s***’

Marler had been following his team-mate Manu Tuilagi, who went over to shake Beaumont’s hand.

Goode, who won 17 caps for England during his international career, slammed Marler on social media for his perceived snub.

‘Joe Marler showing a lack of respect for Bill Beaumont and walking straight past without shaking his hand, sums him up really,’ Goode posted on X, formerly Twitter.

The England prop was quick to hit back, replying ‘Eat s***, w*** bucket. Let’s catch up soon x’, ending his post with a lemon emoji.

Marler and Goode have previously clashed online during the tournament.

Goode posted ‘Marler asleep in defence probably thinking about trying to be unfunny….’ during England’s 30-24 win over Fiji in the quarter-finals.

‘Appreciate the feedback mate,’ Marler responded, adding ‘And give me a shout if you need a ticket for next week mate – my shout x’.

Marler has been known for being one of the more unorthodox characters in the sport during his career with England and at club level with Harlequins.

Marler is among the England stars expected to retire from international duty after the World Cup

The veteran prop is expected to be one of several England players to retire from international duty following the World Cup.

England ended their World Cup on a high by beating Argentina on Friday, with tries from Ben Earl and Theo Dan which were converted by Owen Farrell.

The England captain added a further four penalties to help see off the Pumas.

Defending champions South Africa, who edged out England in the semi-finals, meet New Zealand in the World Cup final on Saturday. 

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