Ward can help drive England to fifth consecutive Six Nations, says Cleall

Abbie Ward's newfound influence away from the pitch can steer England to a fifth consecutive TikTok Women's Six Nations title, according to Red Roses teammate Poppy Cleall. The 29-year-old Bristol Bears lock revealed she would not be in contention for the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations after falling pregnant in late January, and has instead been named as part of Simon Middleton's coaching set up for the Championship in a bid to get more women within backroom staff.

Ad Roses prop Cleall, 30, has revealed that her fellow forward has always been one to give advice on the pitch and has the potential to go far in her coaching career. RugbyTwickenham fixture shows growth of women's game, says HarrisonAN HOUR AGO «Abbie probably coached the team when she was playing on it as well,» said Cleall, speaking on a panel at Twickenham this week to mark the Women's Sport Trust, O2 and the Rugby Football Union joining forces to deliver a long-term study into the visibility of the England women's rugby team.

«She's incredible at calling line-outs and when she plays she always led from the front. »The fact that she's able to step over that line and fit in as a coach so easily is a credit to her and I think she's set for something great there.

«But when you have someone who calls a lineout so good as Abbie, you need people to step up and take on that role now she's not there as well. »The state of England's domestic league is world-class and I think that comes through in the depth that the Red Roses have.

«A year after the World Cup you have a new turnover of players and these are the players that will lead into the next World Cup. »I think it will be pretty special to watch these people get their first caps in this TikTok Women's Six