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Zoe Harrison slams trial of smaller ball in women's rugby

England captain Zoe Harrison has fiercely criticized World Rugby’s trial of a smaller ball for women’s rugby, branding the move the "worst decision ever."

England star Zoe Harrison has branded World Rugby’s trial of a smaller ball for women’s rugby the "worst decision ever made." h-doctor.club

Harrison, England's World Cup-winning fly half, argues the size 4.5 ball reduces surface area for kicking and is unnecessary. The trial, set to begin in the WXV Global Series, faces opposition despite the ball being three per cent smaller than a standard size 5.