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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sarah Rendell

England will not ‘dwell’ on 2022 defeat before World Cup final against Canada

Lark Atkin-Davies (left) and Alex Matthews after the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and France
Lark Atkin-Davies (left) says she took ‘massive learnings’ when she came off the bench in the 2022 final defeat against New Zealand. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA

England’s heartache at the Women’s Rugby World Cup three years ago has made them ready for the final against Canada on Saturday, says the hooker Lark Atkin-Davies.

The Bristol Bears star came off the bench in the 34-31 final defeat against New Zealand at Eden Park in 2022, but says England are a “very different” team this time around. “You can reflect and learn from it but it’s made us ready for now,” Atkin-Davies said.

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