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Red Roses Coach's Inspiration

Updated 2026-09-23 09:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

England back row Marlie Packer credits her defence coach Shaun Edwards' recent appointment to the Red Roses team with being inspired by his late mother Phyllis. The move is seen as a significant development for the national rugby squad.

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Edwards' Red Roses move inspired by late mother

England back row Marlie Packer says defence coach Shaun Edwards' surprise move into the Red Roses set-up was partly inspired by his late mother Phyllis.

2026-09-23 09:37 UTC