England Hooker Amy Cokayne Suspended for Women’s Six Nations Game Against Ireland

England hooker Amy Cokayne has been dealt a blow as she has been suspended for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham. The suspension comes after Cokayne was shown a red card in England’s dominant 46-0 victory over Scotland last week.

Cokayne’s red card came in the 55th minute of the match, with the hooker receiving two yellow cards for dangerous tackles. World Rugby and the Women’s Six Nations deemed her actions worthy of a red card offence, resulting in a one-game suspension. However, the suspension was reduced from two weeks to one due to the 50 per cent mitigation applied regarding her prior disciplinary record.

The timing of Cokayne’s suspension is unfortunate, as she had only just returned from injury before the incident. Her absence will be felt in the upcoming game against Ireland, which is set to be a historic event as it is just the second standalone women’s Test at Twickenham and is expected to draw a crowd of around 50,000 fans.

England head coach John Mitchell addressed the situation, emphasizing the importance of player safety and learning from the incident. Despite the setback, the team remains focused on the task at hand and will look to adapt in Cokayne’s absence.

The suspension serves as a reminder of the importance of player discipline and adherence to the rules of the game. As England prepares to face Ireland without Cokayne, the team will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and secure another victory in the Women’s Six Nations.