Sport · Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Marlie Packer absent from England's North American tour
Experienced England double world champion Marlie Packer will not participate in tests against Canada and the United States.
By Editorial team
Marlie Packer, the England forward and two-time world champion, will miss the Red Roses' North American tour this month. The tests against Canada and the United States, on the 2026 World Cup soil, constitute major preparatory matches. This absence deprives England of valuable experience before the World Cup.