Marlie Packer, an England flanker, will be eligible to participate in the World Cup opener against the United States after receiving a one-match ban for a red card issued during a warm-up match against Spain. The foul was noted as clumsy and reckless, but did not lead to injury for the opposing player. World Rugby's foul play review committee imposed a two-match ban but implemented a 50% mitigation due to Packer's acceptance of the foul. England's last warm-up match before the tournament will not involve Packer, who returned as captain in the warm-up victory.
Marlie Packer, England flanker, is available for the World Cup opening match despite being handed a one-match ban for her red card in a warm-up against Spain.
Her red card was given for a clumsy clearout but did not result in injury to the opponent, leading to mitigation of the initial two-match ban.
World Rugby found Packer accepted foul play but contested the severity of the red card, prompting the committee to rule half mitigation on her penalty.
The England team, with Packer available, will face the United States on August 22 in their World Cup opener, after a successful warm-up victory.
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