■By SAM JACKSON

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Italy v England
Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
CAPTAIN Marlie Packer earns her 100th cap as England begin their quest for a sixth successive title against an improving Italy in Parma.
The Saracens back row, who made her debut in 2008, becomes the seventh woman to achieve the centurion milestone for England, following Red Roses legends Sarah Hunter, Rocky Clark, Katy Daley-McLean, Tamara Taylor, Amy Garnett and Emily Scarratt, who makes her return to the side after 18 months sidelined after neck surgery.
“Reaching 100 caps ...