England's most-capped active player Marlie Packer will miss the WXV Global Series matches against Canada and the USA in North America later this month.
Jack Willis hinted he could be open to switching allegiances to play for Ireland, as the flanker remains ineligible for England selection.
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.
Henry Pollock has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Northampton Saints that will see him stay at his boyhood club beyond this season.
Canada took their first step towards avenging their Rugby World Cup final defeat to England by ending the Red Roses' 39-Test winning streak in a gripping 26-26 draw in Exeter.
Jess Breach and Alex Matthews return to start for England's Red Roses against Canada in the first of three WXV Tests between the sides on Saturday, as head coach John Mitchell makes nine changes.
Steve Borthwick is set to have his England contract extended beyond the 2028 Six Nations.
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