Red Roses bully Wallaroos on opening night of new competitionCaptain Marlie Packer scores double in Wellington
The gulf at the top of women’s rugby was on show again as Australia wilted to England’s Red Roses 42-7 in their WXV 1 match in Wellington. The opening night of World Rugby’s new competition was a mismatch, with world No 1 England dismantling the fifth-ranked Wallaroos with a four-try first half.
Captain Marlie Packer doubled up after the break, while Wallaroos forward Annabelle Codey was red-carded for a pair of high shots that meant Australia played half an hour with 14. Even fully equipped, the Wallaroos could not stay with the rampant English, who are set for a third perfect season in four years.
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