England’s Crimson Roses have made three modifications to the aspect which is able to tackle Canada in Saturday’s WXV1 title decider in Vancouver.
Head coach John Mitchell makes one modifications within the backs as Bo Westcombe-Evans comes onto the wing for the in-form Abby Dow, who’s following graduated return-to-play protocols following a suspected concussion within the win over New Zealand.
The introduction of 22-year-old Westcombe-Evans sees her win simply her second Check cap.
Within the forwards, lock Rosie Galligan and blindside flanker Maddie Feaunati each begin, with Abbie Ward and Morwenna Talling dropping right down to the replacements bench.
“Last weekend was an outstanding example of improvement within the group,” Mitchell mentioned.
“We want to deliver another high-standard performance against Canada. We remain focused on the challenge that awaits and we are ready to attack it.”
England’s Crimson Roses proved far too robust for New Zealand’s Black Ferns, working out 49-31 victors of their WXV1 Spherical 2 conflict.
The defending WXV1 champion Crimson Roses had opened their 2024 marketing campaign with a convincing 61-21 win over the USA with eight completely different strive scorers in Vancouver.
Canada have additionally gained two from two to this point in complete vogue in opposition to France and Eire.
England Girls staff to face Canada:
Crimson Roses: 15 Ellie Kildunne, 14 Bo Westcombe-Evans, 13 Helena Rowland, 12 Tatyana Heard, 11 Jess Breach, 10 Holly Aitchison, 9 Natasha Hunt; 1 Hannah Botterman, 2 Amy Cokayne, 3 Maud Muir, 4 Zoe Aldcroft, 5 Rosie Galligan, 6 Maddie Feaunati, 7 Marlie Packer (c), 8 Alex Matthews.
Replacements: 16 Lark Atkin-Davies, 17 Mackenzie Carson, 18 Sarah Bern, 19 Abbie Ward, 20 Morwenna Talling, 21 Lucy Packer, 22 Zoe Harrison, 23 Emily Scarratt.
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