England’s Purple Roses have made three modifications to the aspect which can 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 all the way down to the replacements bench.
Rosie Galligan is one other one of many England modifications as she comes into the second row
“Last weekend was an outstanding example of improvement within the group,” Mitchell stated.
“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 Purple Roses proved far too robust for New Zealand’s Black Ferns, operating out 49-31 victors of their WXV1 Spherical 2 conflict.
The defending WXV1 champion Purple Roses had opened their 2024 marketing campaign with a convincing 61-21 win over the USA with eight totally different strive scorers in Vancouver.
Canada have additionally gained two from two up to now in complete vogue towards France and Eire.
England Girls staff to face Canada:
Purple 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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