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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

England flanker Marlie Packer avoids ban for World Cup opener after red card

England have been given a boost with Marlie Packer cleared to feature in their Rugby World Cup opener after receiving a one-match ban for a red card.

Packer was sent off for a dangerous clearout having been deemed to have targeted the lower leg of a Spanish player during the Red Roses’ 97-7 warm-up win at Welford Road.

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