England prop Dan Cole has expressed surprise at his close friend and teammate Joe Marler's decision to retire from international rugby, despite having only 95 caps. Marler, 34, had been expected to continue playing for several years yet, but has chosen to step away from the sport. Cole praises Marler's decision to go out on his own terms and notes that their friendship will endure beyond their playing careers.

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