THE entire nation will be cheering on the England women’s rugby team this Rugby World Cup.
But also shouting words of encouragement from the sidelines in their match against Fiji in their pool opener in New Zealand are the players’ supportive partners.
We take a look at the loved ones who could help the team to victory.
#1. Sarah Hunter’s boyfriend Nathan Smith
She has more than 120 caps for England and played in the victorious World Cup squad in 2014.
She is currently captaining England women in New Zealand. Hunter lives with her boyfriend, Nathan Smith, near Loughborough He is a coach at Doncaster Knights rugby club.