Rugby-England captain Hunter to miss Six Nations decider


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women's Six Nations - England v Wales - Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester, Britain - April 9, 2022 England's Sarah Hunter and Lark Davies in action Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - Reigning Women's Six Nations champions England will be without captain Sarah Hunter for this weekend's Grand Slam decider against France due to a rib injury, the Rugby Football Union (FRU) said on Tuesday.

Hunter was injured in Sunday's dominant 69-0 victory over Ireland but will travel to France and support the squad in an off-field capacity, the RFU added.

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