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How Emma Raducanu helped England prepare for New Zealand showdown

Emma Raducanu was at England’s training base on Tuesday (John Walton/PA) — Emma Raducanu was at England’s training base on Tuesday (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open winner, visited the England rugby squad's training camp on Tuesday.
She shared insights from her tennis career with Steve Borthwick’s team as they prepare for their match against New Zealand.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, the Premier League's youngest manager, also attended the camp to offer his expertise.
Prop Fin Baxter highlighted the value of Raducanu's visit, noting the pressure she handles and the lessons England can learn from her success.
These visits from other sports figures are a common practice for the England rugby team, who are aiming to beat New Zealand for the first time since 2019.

England benefit from Emma Raducanu’s expertise ahead of All Blacks clash — In full