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6 Staffordshire womens players were involved in international victories over the weekend 9th and 10th February
England Seniors beat Wales in the opening game 55 – 0 with Lichfield’s Sarah Hunter age 23 (pictured right) scoring her first international try
On the same weekend Lichfield’s Ali Stevens, Ros Crowley and Vicky Jackson played for a young England A side versus the experienced Nomads side that contained over 500 caps to the A’s 5! Jackson scoring the points in the 27 – 12 defeat through her conversions.
Finally at international level, Lichfield’s Emily Scarrat and Vicky Fleetwood played in the England U20s victory over Wales.
Alongside the international programme, the RFUW also run a Regional Programme for seniors, U18s and U15s.
Sunday 9th Feb saw West Mids seniors beat North East 19 -17 in a very close fought battle with over 10 players from Longton and Lichfield involved from Staffordshire
The U18s had a very convincing win over their North East opponents 40 – 3 with players involved from Lichfield, Burton, Tamworth and Essington.
The U15s were run very close but just got beaten 10 – 5 by North East. Again players from Lichfield, Burton, Tamworth and Essington as well as a large contingent from Stafford were also involved here.
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