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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Johnson

Women’s Rugby World Cup: England’s Megan Jones on dealing with grief

Megan Jones is ready for her Rugby World Cup return (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Megan Jones is looking forward to a “special occasion” when she steps on to the pitch at the Women’s Rugby World Cup the year after both her parents died.

Jones, whose dad Simon and mum Paula both died between August and December last year, is appearing at her first World Cup since 2017 and heads into this tournament as England vice-captain.

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