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| - England prop Joe Marler has signed a new contract with Harlequins, the Premiership club announced on Friday. The 29-year-old front row, who has also represented the British and Irish Lions, has made more than 200 appearances for Quins since a debut in 2009. Quins did not reveal the exact length of Marler's latest deal but said he had committed his "long-term future" to the London club. "I am a Harlequin, and I love the club," said Marler, capped 71 times by England . "Growing up with Harlequins as my boyhood team, I remember getting thrown out of the Stoop as a fan when I was 12 because I had tried to run on the pitch. "Now I get the chance to continue my journey with great friends, team-mates, coaches, and fans, without getting thrown out... yet." Harlequins' head of rugby Paul Gustard said: "It is outstanding news that Joe has committed his long-term future to the club. "He is, without doubt, one of the best props in world rugby and arguably the very best scrummaging loosehead prop in the modern era." jdg/jw/dj
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