Women’s Six Nations 2024: Amy Cokayne banned for England’s game with Ireland
- Amy Cokayne faces suspension, impacting England’s Women’s Six Nations game against Ireland in a significant development for the tournament.
The Women’s Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham will not feature hooker Amy Cokayne, who was sent off in the team’s 46-0 victory over Scotland.
Cokayne became the second player from England to be sent off in this year’s competition after receiving two yellow cards.
She received a second yellow card for a high shot on Lana Skeldon after being sin-binned for a tip tackle on Evie Gallagher.
Due to mitigation, the two-match punishment imposed by the disciplinary committee has been lowered to one.
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After recovering from a calf injury, former England captain Sarah Hunter, now at ease as a coach, was making her first appearance in Edinburgh for a full year. Hunter scored England’s first try.
In the wake of Cokayne’s dismissal and Sarah Beckett’s red card for an illegal ‘crocodile roll’ tackle in the opening-round victory against Italy, former England hooker Brian Moore remarked that the Red Roses’ discipline was “not good enough” despite their eight-try victory.
England’s final match, which could end up being a Grand Slam decider, will see Cokayne free to play against France.
France and Wales play their penultimate match on Sunday, a day after England hosts Ireland. Both teams are undefeated.
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