Two Gloucester-Hartpury players are set to start for England Women against France, in the Red Rose’s Six Nations test on Saturday 10th March.
Coach Simon Middleton has made seven changes to the side which defeated Scotland 43-8 at the Scotstoun in Glasgow.
In the backline Gloucester’s Ellie Kildunne will start as full back, partnering Wasps duo Danielle Waterman – who scored twice against Scotland – and Abigail Dow on the wings.
Sarah Bern has also retained her place in the front row. The Gloucester-Hartpury forward plays in an unchanged front five, with Wasp’s Amy Cokayne who earns her 40th international cap.
Middleton told Glouceter Rugby’s club website:
“France are a dangerous side, they are physical and well organised in both attack and defence.
“The squad have worked hard this week, prepared really well and we are ready and excited to take on France, in what we know will be a really tough Test game at the Stade des Alps on Saturday night.”
England Women match-day 23 v France, Six Nations 2018
15. Ellie Kildunne (Gloucester-Hartpury, 6 caps)
14. Abigail Dow (Wasps FC Ladies, 4 caps)
13. Rachael Burford (Harlequins Ladies, 77 caps)
12. Amber Reed (Bristol Ladies, 47 caps)
11. Danielle Waterman (Wasps FC Ladies, 80 caps)
10. Katy Daley-Mclean (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks, 97 caps)
9. Leanne Riley (Harlequins Ladies, 19 caps)
1. Vickii Cornborough (Harlequins Ladies, 37 caps)
2. Amy Cokayne (Wasps FC Ladies, 39 caps)
3. Sarah Bern (Gloucester Hartpury, 18 caps)
4. Abbie Scott (Harlequins Ladies, 27 caps)
5. Tamara Taylor (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks, 114 caps)
6. Poppy Cleall (Saracens Women, 20 caps)
7. Marlie Packer (Saracens Women, 57 caps)
8. Sarah Hunter (Loughborough Lightning, 103 caps)
Replacements
16. Lark Davies (Worcester Valkyries, 9 caps)
17. Rochelle Clark (Wasps FC Ladies, 135 caps)
18. Justine Lucas (Wasps FC Ladies, 31 caps)
19. Rowena Burnfield (Richmond F.C, 45 caps)
20. Izzy Noel-Smith (Bristol Ladies, 41 caps)
21. Caity Mattinson (Bristol Ladies, 6 caps)
22. Lagi Tuima (Bristol Ladies, 4 caps)
23. Charlotte Pearce (Loughborough Lightning, 3 caps)
The event is LIVE on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports Main Event (K.O 20.00 GMT)
