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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell

England play down World Cup fears as Kildunne ruled out of France decider

England’s Ellie Kildunne carries the ball during the Women’s Six Nations win against Scotland.
England’s Ellie Kildunne during last week’s comprehensive Women’s Six Nations win over Scotland. Photograph: Matt Impey/Shutterstock

England remain confident Ellie Kildunne will be fit for this summer’s Rugby World Cup buildup after the joint-top try scorer in this year’s women’s Six Nations was ruled out of Saturday’s grand slam decider due to a hamstring injury.

Kildunne, the World Rugby women’s player of the year, has featured in all four games of England’s campaign in their attempt to win a seventh successive title, but will be replaced by Emma Sing at full-back for the match at Twickenham against France, who have also won four out of four.

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