England have been dealt one other ahead damage blow after No 8 Alex Matthews was dominated out of the ultimate two matches of the Girls’s Six Nations.
The double World Cup winner is to endure surgical procedure this week on the shoulder injury sustained within the 33-12 victory over Eire in spherical one, stopping her from dealing with Italy on Saturday or France within the possible title decider every week later.
Lilli Ives Campion and Sadia Kabeya are persevering with their rehab in camp within the hope of being obtainable for the go to to Bordeaux on Might 17, whereas Hannah Botterman and Morwenna Talling are additionally within the remedy room.
Moreover, Zoe Stratford, Abbie Ward, Lark Atkin-Davies and Rosie Galligan are lacking because of being pregnant.
The absences haven’t halted England’s cost by the match with their 62-24 victory over Wales in spherical three a thirty sixth successive win.
Ellie Kildunne returns to the left wing in opposition to Italy in Parma with Emma Sing restored at full-back and Mia Venner showing on the fitting wing for her fourth cap. Zoe Harrison replaces Holly Aitchison at fly-half.
Australian-born Haidee Head is ready to make her debut after being named on the bench as again row cowl, whereas rookie Bristol duo Delaney Burns and Demelza Quick proceed within the again row.
John Mitchell is prepared for Italy on the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma
“We’ve built momentum throughout this tournament by stacking strong moments together and that will be crucial again this weekend,” head coach John Mitchell stated.
“Italy will be full of confidence after their result against Scotland (winning 41-14) and they’ll challenge us in different ways.
“For us, it is about staying locked in on our key actions – making use of stress and deliberately attacking the area with pace.
“Ultimately, it always comes down to showing courage in the moments that matter.”
England: E Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury); M Venner (Gloucester-Hartpury), M Jones (Trailfinders Girls, capt), H Rowland (Loughborough Lightning), E Kildunne (Harlequins); Z Harrison (Saracens), L Packer (Harlequins); Ok Clifford (Saracens), A Cokayne (Sale Sharks), M Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury), A Burton (Trailfinders Girls), D Burns (Bristol Bears), D Quick (Bristol Bears), M Packer (Saracens), M Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs).
Replacements: C Powell (Harlequins), M Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury), S Bern (Bristol Bears), H Lutui (Loughborough Lightning), H Head (Trailfinders Girls), F Robinson (Exeter Chiefs), H Aitchison (Sale Sharks), C Moloney-MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs).
