Having missed out on selection for last year's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France, Marlie Packer's remarkable international career may have seemed to some to be winding down. The 36-year-old, who lost the England captaincy to Zoe Stratford at the start of last year, had slipped down the pecking order and was fighting to make a home World Cup squad. Packer went on to play at the tournament but remained on the fringes and did not feature in any of the knockout games as England claimed glory. Less than a week on from becoming a two-time World Cup winner, she announced she was "not hanging up her boots any time soon". Despite being leapfrogged by Sadia Kabeya, player of the match in the World Cup final, the Saracens forward said she was contracted until June 2026 and felt fitter than ever. It was a good decision to continue. The Red Roses have lined up another Grand Slam decider against France next week thanks to Saturday's 61-33 victory over Italy , a win spearheaded by Packer's four tries.…