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England's Marlie Packer celebrates after the Guinness Women's Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London, April 20, 2024
MARLIE PACKER has underlined the importance of England’s last two WXV campaigns as the countdown continues towards a home World Cup.
England’s World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland is 10 months away, starting a tournament the Red Roses are likely to be clear favourites for.
Currently ranked world number one by a distance and unbeaten since New Zealand defeated them in the World Cup final two years ago, England firmly hold pole position.
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