I have been working on rehab for that and I was on track to be available for WXV - but this week I had a setback. It has been frustrating, as I was so close to being back and on the plane to New Zealand. To not be involved in the first one is disappointing, a punch to the gut, because I think it will be a big, influential tournament. 'We want a new narrative after World Cup final'England lost 34-31 to New Zealand in the final of the 2022 Women's Rugby World CupThis is England's first game in New Zealand since losing the Rugby World Cup final. John Mitchell will become England women's head coach following leading Japan at the 2023 World Cup'Success is always winning'For us, a successful WXV tournament means always winning - we want three wins from three games.

Source: Punch October 08, 2023 20:43 UTC