Richard Booth KC has been instructed by Angus Hetherington and David Barnes of the Rugby Football Union to present the case against Joe Marler of Harlequins and England at a hearing on 30th December before an RFU Disciplinary Panel. The case arises out of comments made by Joe Marler to Jake Heenan of Bristol Bears during a Gallagher Premiership rugby union match on Tuesday 27th December. Joe Marler has been charged with conduct prejudicial to the interest of the Union and the Game.
