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References
- ↑ kentonline.co.uk (6 July 2006). "Female rugby star gets World Cup call" . Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ BBC Sport (3 July 2006). "England Women announce Cup squad" . Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ RFU (12 June 2004). "Fabulous Baker girl grabs hat-trick on England debut" . Retrieved 4 August 2014.
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