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Rugby: England Sevens prepare to return to Twickenham

May 9, 2024

England Women’s Sevens captain Michaela Staniford says her team can’t wait to return to Twickenham this weekend for the Women’s Invitational International Tournament at the Marriott London Sevens as they a target a second consecutive win at the home of England Rugby.

Staniford led England to an IRB Challenge Cup victory 12 months ago when they defeated the Netherlands in the Twickenham Final.

Since then England have been competing in the World Series and they are currently second in the series ahead of the final round to be held 18-19 May in Amsterdam.

Speaking at the formal launch of the Invitational International Tournament she said, “I’m pretty confident that everyone in our squad is looking forward to this event.

“The build-up has been fantastic and from a playing point of view, we want the opportunity to play at Twickenham again.”

“Twickenham is always a special experience and one that we take a hell of a lot of pride in. Last year in the Marriott London Sevens the women’s final attracted one of the biggest crowds of the weekend.

“The home support is very humbling and we want to make the home supporters proud.”

England will take on the reigning world champions Australia as well as France and Spain in a tough pool whilst Canada, Russia, the USA and Ireland will all be vying to make the quarter-final stages in the other pool.

With all the teams competing in London this weekend also in Rugby World Cup action in Moscow next month, the tournament will no doubt have some extra spice as well as giving rugby fans a taste of what is to come in Russia.

“Playing the top teams in the world is only going to improve our World Cup preparation,” Staniford said.

“Players learn so much and at a faster rate in these games. At the end of the day Moscow is where we want to be firing and this tournament will certainly help us get there.”

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Lizzie Flint, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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