England have been given a boost with Marlie Packer cleared to feature in their Rugby World Cup opener after receiving a one-match ban for a red card. Packer was sent off for a dangerous clearout having been deemed to have targeted the lower leg of a Spanish player during the Red Roses ’ 97-7 warm-up win at Welford Road.

Flanker Marlie Packer will not miss the start of England's home Women's Rugby World Cup after she was given a one-match for a red card against Spain on Saturday.

Follow live reaction after England demolish Spain 97-7 despite captain Marlie Packer's red card in a World Cup warm-up match at Welford Road.