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Jones insists defence is the key in RWC final

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September 22, 2025

Ellie Kildunne may have provided the magic as England dispatched France to reach the World Cup final but Megan Jones insists defence will be the most effective weapon against Canada.

Kildunne produced two electrifying finishes in the 35-17 semifinal victory but it was without the ball that the Red Roses truly excelled, defying a French onslaught by making 200 tackles compared to their opponents' 88.

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