Preparation is essential for professional athletes. To ensure they perform at the highest level, it is paramount to ensure the correct equipment is stowed in their bag before a match.
For England star Joe Marler, there are some items he can’t live without on match day or when touring with England, including a pair of wetsuit gloves and a Bane mask from DC Comics.
England have traveled to Girona to prepare for the upcoming Championship, with Marler one of just 16 players from Steve Borthwick’s 35-man squad to play for England at last year’s Rugby World Cup.
The Harlequins prop was also picked to start for England in their Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday afternoon.
And Marler sat down Mail Sports Nik Simon ahead of this weekend’s match to reveal some of the interesting items he’ll be carrying on game day
England front rower Joe Marler has revealed to Mail Sport what’s included in his kit
The England prop is just one of 16 players in Steve Borthwick’s current England squad who played at last year’s Rugby World Cup
The loosehead prop spoke to Mail Sport about the upcoming Six Nations championship
Bane mask
Random, I know. But I’m a big fan of fancy dress and the Bane Mask is worn by a supervillain who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. I plan on using it for a few stunts in our Six Nations camp. It should make for good video content!
Pregnancy pillow
I have been known to steal my wife’s, which was rude when she was seven months pregnant, but I have mine now. It has changed my life with sleep.
Care sets
Four sets of clippers and a bottle of ointment that helps with hair growth. I offered some Mail Sports Nik Simon, but he declined.
Polaroid camera
To capture the memories while I’m away doing what I love.
Coloring books for adults
They’re a bit sweary. But they help me relax.
Marler revealed that he keeps a pair of wetsuit gloves in his kit for when he steps into an ice bath after the race
Five hats
In five different colors to bring out my eyes.
An iPad
I’m catching up on the Full Contact Netflix documentary.
Six gum protectors
I wear six because I’ve lost teeth over the years and each tooth formed at different times so now only one fits and I can never remember which one. So I go through them all to find the right one. Mouthguard roulette!
In an interview with Mail Sport, Marler also revealed that he thinks of Adele songs during scrums and says he gets a bit ‘p***** off’ by artificial intelligence
A scrum science book
That’s how much I love scrums.
Film equipment
I enjoy creating my own content.
Wetsuit gloves
To keep my fingers from getting cold in ice baths