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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Abi Burton set for remarkable England debut three years after spending 25 days in a coma

Back row Abi Burton is set to make a remarkable England debut in the Women’s Six Nations just three years after spending 25 days in a coma while battling encephalitis.

Two-time Olympian Burton has been named on the bench in the Red Roses team to face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday with head coach John Mitchell ringing the changes after an opening win over Italy.

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