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Rugby-RFU defends decision to fly women's team to NZ in economy

LONDON (Reuters) - The Rugby Football Union defended on Friday the decision to fly England's Red Roses in economy class to the women's World Cup in New Zealand when the men went business class to Japan in 2019.

Top-ranked England have won a record 25 tests in a row and are favourites to win the tournament, which starts in Auckland on Oct. 8.

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