England World Cup winners retire
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Three of England Women's World Cup-winning side have announced their retirement from international rugby.
Flanker Margaret Alphonsi, second row Joanna McGilchrist and wing Katherine Merchant have all decided to end their England careers with immediate effect.
All three players played an instrumental part during England's 21-9 triumph against Canada in August.
Alphonsi made her debut against the USA in 2003, while Merchant has collected 58 caps and scored 44 England tries.
Lock McGilchrist won her 63rd and final cap in the World Cup final, having made her internati…
Flanker Margaret Alphonsi, second row Joanna McGilchrist and wing Katherine Merchant have all decided to end their England careers with immediate effect.
All three players played an instrumental part during England's 21-9 triumph against Canada in August.
Alphonsi made her debut against the USA in 2003, while Merchant has collected 58 caps and scored 44 England tries.
Lock McGilchrist won her 63rd and final cap in the World Cup final, having made her internati…
