England's star full-back Ellie Kildunne will miss the World Cup quarter-final against Scotland after suffering a head injury. The 2024 world player of the year was forced off during England's 47-7 victory over Australia on Saturday.
Kildunne sustained the injury from a whiplash incident early in the second half at Falmer Stadium in Brighton. The concerning nature of the head injury has ruled her out of the crucial knockout clash.
Tournament implications
England secured top spot in Pool A with their commanding win over Australia. The victory extended their remarkable winning streak to 30 consecutive Test matches, equalling their own world record.
The loss of Kildunne represents a significant blow to England's World Cup ambitions. As the reigning world player of the year, she has been instrumental in England's recent dominance of women's rugby.
England's campaign continues
Despite the setback, England will enter the quarter-final as favourites against Scotland. The team's unbeaten run demonstrates their depth and resilience heading into the knockout stages.
The quarter-final victory would set up a potential semi-final appearance, though Kildunne's availability for later rounds remains uncertain pending her recovery.
Sources used: "morningstaronline.co.uk", "YorkshirePost", "BBC" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
