Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has heaped praise upon Joe Marler after the prop scored a vital try and was named man of the match in their 25-23 Premiership semi-final victory over Northampton.
Harlequins were eight points behind with just 14 minutes left before a fightback that culminated with Marler's match-winning try just four minutes from time.
O'Shea was quick to praise the 21-year-old, who was recently named in England's summer tour squad.
"Joe Marler has been a special talent for a long time," said O'Shea.
"He is 21. He will still learn lessons but he learns quickly. In the loose, in his carries and in his tackling he is a very unique talent and England are lucky to have him.
"Our front row, well, what a performance. I wouldn't single Joe out when you have James Johnson on the other side of the scrum and Joe Gray in the middle."
Harlequins will make their first ever appearance in a Premiership final on May 26, when they will face either Leicester Tigers or Saracens.
Barney Corkhill
