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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

England coach John Mitchell questions smaller women’s World Cup squad size

England head coach John Mitchell has hit out at rules that leave him only able to select 32 players in his squad for the World Cup – one fewer than men’s sides are allowed to take to the quadrennial tournament.

Mitchell has guided the Red Roses to a seventh successive Women’s Six Nations title, with a fiercely-fought grand slam decider against France perhaps serving as perfect preparation as England gear up to host the World Cup later this year.

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