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Red Roses Confirm Packer Suspension for France Warm-Up but Clear Her for World Cup Opener

Marlie Packer’s one-match ban will be served in the final warm-up against France, securing her availability for England’s World Cup opener on August 22

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Overview

  • England overwhelmed Spain 97-7 at Welford Road, scoring a record 15 tries to underline their attacking firepower
  • Helena Rowland marked her first Test start on the wing with a 43-minute hat-trick, showcasing the squad’s versatility
  • Captain Marlie Packer was sent off for an illegal clearout on Spain full-back Claudia Pena and faced a disciplinary hearing
  • World Rugby’s foul play review committee handed Packer a one-match ban that rules her out of the France warm-up but clears her for the USA opener
  • As world No. 1 and six-time Six Nations champions, England head into their August 22 match in Sunderland in dominant form