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England Women Poppy Cleall

Poppy Cleall

Poppy Cleall
England Women
England Women
Poppy Cleall

Poppy Cleall was voted as the 2021 England Player of the Year. She currently represents Saracens Women.

Nationality

England

Age

33

Position

Lock

Height

181cm

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Poppy Cleall Bio

Born on 12 June 1992 in Norwich, Norfolk, Poppy Cleall began playing rugby at the age of six. She played for numerous teams during her childhood and teen years, including Ellingham & Ringwood, Wimborne and Salisbury RFC. 

Cleall's club career started in 2010 when she signed for Bristol Bears Women. However, she’s spent the majority of her club career at Saracens, where she is rightly regarded as a club legend. Her achievements with the club include several titles. She was also named Player of the Match in the 2019 final.

In terms of her international career, Cleall has been a key player for the England team over the years. She debuted for the Red Roses in 2016 and appeared in every match at the 2017 Six Nations. She also competed at the 2017 Rugby World Cup and featured in the final against New Zealand

In 2021, her performances earned her the Six Nations Player of the Championship award. She was also named RPA Player of the Year, featured in the World Rugby Women’s 15 Dream Team of the Year and she was nominated for World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year. 

Next, she represented England at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup. She went on to contest every match at the 2022 Six Nations, scoring a brace in their 69-0 clean sheet against Ireland. 

Despite her glittering career, Cleall’s England contract was not renewed for the 2024 season. However, she continues to represent Saracens. 

A star of the game with a lot more to give, we can't wait to watch Poppy Cleall's next match.

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