Dan Cole expressed surprise at the timing of Joe Marler's retirement, especially as Marler was close to achieving 100 caps, highlighting their friendship and mutual respect.
Reflecting on their friendship, Cole noted, 'Having a close friend in the team was great. We have similar values, rugby-wise and off the field, which is why we became friends.'
Cole shared how they have different personalities, stating, 'I have learned a lot from him - that it is OK to have a personality and offer an opinion...'
Despite Marler's retirement, Cole emphasized the need to move forward as a team, saying, 'I am missing my good friend in camp, but we need to keep moving forward.'
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