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Packer on Red Roses losing their winning run, responding vs NZ and motherhood

England Red Roses back-row Marlie Packer chats exclusively to Sky Sports following the end of their 39-Test winning run, and ahead of Saturday's huge home Test against New Zealand's Black Ferns.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 10:01 AM
Packer on Red Roses losing their winning run, responding vs NZ and motherhood
Key Things to Know
  • England's 39-Test winning streak ended following a 26-26 draw against Canada at Sandy Park.
  • Marlie Packer stated the Red Roses will respond strongly in Saturday's Test against New Zealand.
  • England faces the Black Ferns at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in the WXV Global Series.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England Red Roses back-row Marlie Packer spoke to Sky Sports ahead of their WXV Global Series Test against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. The upcoming match follows the end of England's 39-Test winning streak, which dated back to 2022, after a 26-26 draw against Canada at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Packer described the draw as a learning curve that sharpened the team's focus ahead of facing the Black Ferns on Saturday. She expressed excitement about playing on the new pitch at Twickenham and promised that New Zealand would encounter a strong and determined Red Roses squad.

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