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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell

Meg Jones turns missing last World Cup into ‘superpower’ as England look to final

Meg Jones celebrates scoring the clinching try in England’s 35-17 semi-final win against France
Meg Jones welcomed the pressure France put the team under during England’s semi-final victory. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

The England centre Meg Jones has said not playing in the 2022 Rugby World Cup final is her “superpower” in this year’s tournament, as she prepares for Saturday’s final against Canada. England lost 34-31 to New Zealand three years ago, but it was not a game Jones played in as she was not selected for the tournament.

This final is being held at Twickenham and is set to break the attendance record for a women’s rugby match, with the home of the English game sold out.

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