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Grower, leader, plumber: Marlie Packer’s journey to 100 hats in England

Marlie Packer was the natural choice to replace Sarah Hunter as England captain – Getty Images/David Rogers The year is 2000 and the scene is Oakmeadians Rugby Club. 11-year-old Marlie Packer makes her way to one of the backfields with her Ivel Barbarians teammates and coaches; As the only girl on the under-12 team, she… Read More »