Joe Marler may face World Rugby disciplinary over ‘Gypsy boy’ remark

• Governing body wants report on decision not to charge England prop• Welsh Rugby Union criticises Six Nations disciplinary processThe England prop Joe Marler may still face disciplinary action for calling the Wales front-row Samson Lee “Gypsy boy” during last weekend’s meeting between the sides at Twickenham despite the Six Nations deciding not to charge him under World Rugby’s regulation governing verbal abuse of players.World Rugby is maintaining a watching brief and it has the authority to order a disciplinary hearing. It has asked the Six Nations for a report on how its decision was arriv…

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