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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Duncan Bech

EXPLAINED: England vs samoa red roses ring changes for women s rugby world cup clash | Rare Historical Photos

Marlie Packer will lead England into their World Cup match against Samoa on Saturday as head coach John Mitchell makes extensive changes.

There are only two survivors from the starting XV that amassed 11 tries in Sunderland, with Packer skipper in her first appearance since serving a one-match ban for being sent off for a dangerous clear-out against Spain earlier this month.

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