Abbie Ward’s newfound influence away from the pitch can steer England to a fifth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title, according to Red Roses teammate Poppy Cleall.
The 29-year-old Bristol Bears lock revealed she would not be in contention for the 2023 Women's Six Nations after falling pregnant in late January, and has instead been named as part of Simon Middleton's coaching set up for the Championship in a bid to get more women within backroom staff.
Roses prop Cleall, 30, has revealed that her fellow forward has always been one to give advice on the pitch and has the potential to go far in her coaching career.
