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Matt Majendie

Rugby World Cup: RFU defend decision to fly England Women in economy despite men travelling first class

England Women will travel to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in economy class this weekend

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The RFU has defended its decision to fly World Cup favourites England out to the women’s World Cup in New Zealand in economy class in contrast to their male counterparts.

Eddie Jones’ team travelled in business class to the men’s World Cup in Japan back in 2019 while the women will jet off in economy on Friday night for this upcoming tournament.

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