England will 'come back stronger' after winning their opening Women's Six Nations game against Italy, says captain Marlie Packer.
England will "come back stronger" after winning their opening game of the Women's Six Nations against Italy, says captain Marlie Packer.After an error-filled first half, the visitors only led 10-0, but Italy never threatened their tryline.
After a disappointing first half, coach John Mitchell's side clicked into gear and scored six second-half tries to run out comfortable winners against a side they had beaten by 50 or more points in their last five meetings. On winning her 99th cap last November, the 34-year-old was named World Rugby Women's Player of the Year for 2023 following victory over the Black Ferns to claim the"I want to thank all my friends and family, all them making the trip makes it special to me," added Packer, who took over as England captain from Sarah Hunter last year.
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