#5. Marlie Packer’s girlfriend Natasha
Off the field, Marlie Packer, the flanker, enjoys a content life with her partner Natasha. Their son, Oliver, was born in 2020, adding joy to their family.
Speaking to The I in March, Marlie said she managed to balance her ‘home, family and rugby balance.’
Outside of her training sessions with the Roses, Marlie assumes the role of a devoted mother, often bringing her son along to her matches and cherishing family moments by the beach.
Originating her career in the West Country, the mother-of-one now showcases her talent with Saracens in North London.
Meanwhile, Natasha contributes as a community support officer, a role that Marlie has acknowledged as particularly challenging during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking in an interview with the Rugby Players Association, she said: ‘We went through all the motions together; I wasn’t out at work because I was furloughed by the RFU.
‘She really helped me with my rehab with my ankle. She is definitely no physio therapist, but she can mobilise an ankle.’
