Marlie Packer to miss Canada and USA Tests as Red Roses name touring squad

England flanker Marlie Packer will miss the Red Roses' North American tour for the WXV Global Series ahead of the birth of her first child with Rosie Galligan. Head coach John Mitchell has named a 32-player squad for the upcoming Tests against Canada and the United States, with Meg Jones appointed to captain the side.

The touring squad features 24 players from England's recent home fixtures, while Delaney Burns, Haidee Head, and Sophie McQueen miss out through injury. The Red Roses will play two matches against Canada in Toronto and Ottawa before concluding their campaign against the USA Women's Eagles in New Jersey.