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Edwards' Red Roses move inspired by late mother

England forward Marlie Packer revealed that Shaun Edwards decided to join the Red Roses coaching team for their autumn matches after reflecting on his late mother Phyllis and her appreciation for women's rugby. Packer highlighted the significant prestige that Edwards brings to the program given his extensive history of success in the Six Nations across multiple teams.

Meanwhile, recent fixtures in the WXV Global Series showcased dramatic comebacks, including France overcoming a nineteen-point deficit against Australia and the United States erasing a seventeen-point margin to defeat Ireland. Australia had earlier tested England during the opening weekend in Salford before the world champions pulled away to secure a convincing victory.