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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Who are the Red Roses? Player-by-player guide to England’s Rugby World Cup squad

32 players have been named in England's squad for the 2025 Rugby World Cup - (Getty Images)

The Red Roses enter the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup as strong favourites to triumph on home soil in England.

John Mitchell’s side have gone unbeaten in the three years since their final defeat to New Zealand at the last major tournament and continue to set the pace at the top of women’s rugby.

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