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England desperate to get it over the line, says Alphonsi
Red Roses aiming to go one step further on home soil at the 2025 World Cup
Former World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi, April 3, 2021

FORMER World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi believes England will be “desperate” to get over the line and win next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.

The Red Roses are competing on home soil at the 2025 World Cup and will be aiming to go one step further following a difficult loss in the 2021 final, where New Zealand came from behind to clinch their sixth title with a 34-31 victory at Eden Park.

The Black Ferns have been a constant thorn in England’s side at World Cups, beating them in five finals since 2002.

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