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Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati, and Lilli Ives Campion are back for England just in time for the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France. This crucial match on Sunday holds significant weight as England looks to complete an unbeaten campaign.
The Red Roses have faced numerous injuries but have shown resilience throughout the tournament. Feaunati, who was sidelined due to a leg injury sustained during warm-ups against Italy, returns to the starting lineup alongside Kabeya and Abi Burton in the back-row. Marlie Packer, who has been in excellent form, will provide valuable support from the bench.
Ives Campion steps into the second-row alongside Delaney Burns, while the front-row features Mackenzie Carson, Amy Cokayne, and Sarah Bern. Coach John Mitchell emphasizes experience, reinstating Ellie Kildunne at fullback, with wingers Jess Breach and Claudia Maloney-MacDonald. Captain Meg Jones pairs with Helena Rowland in the centers, while Lucy Packer takes on the scrum-half role and Zoe Harrison starts at fly-half.
Mitchell highlights the team's adaptability and growth within their new attacking strategy, expressing pride in how the players have competed for their positions. The stakes are high as England aims for a historic Grand Slam against their fiercest rival.
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