England prop apologises for 'gypsy boy' comment to Samson Lee

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England have revealed that Joe Marler has apologised to Samson Lee for verbally abusing the Wales prop in Saturday's 25-21 RBS 6 Nations victory at Twickenham.

Tournament organisers have confirmed they are investigating an incident in the first-half in which Lee can be heard on referee Craig Joubert's microphone being called a "gypsy boy".

Lee can be heard on the referee's microphone being called a 'gypsy boy' Credit: PA

Angered by the insult, Lee squared off with Marler and a statement released by the Rugby Football Union on Sunday afternoon confirmed the Harlequins loosehead was responsible for the remark.

"Joe spoke to Samson at half-time to apologise and he was reminded by (head coach) Eddie Jones of his responsibilities as an England player after the game," the RFU statement read.