Four Loughborough Lightning players have been included in the Red Roses squad to travel to Canada for the 2024 WXV 1 tournament.
Uncapped winger Bo Westcombe-Evans is included as is second row Lilli Ives Campion, who made her senior international debut against France earlier this month. Joining them on the plane are experienced backs Emily Scarratt and Helena Rowland.
England head to North America ready to attack the competition after being crowned champions of WXV 1 last autumn. USA provide the opening round opposition before they go up against the Black Ferns for the second time in three weeks. The Red Roses conclude WXV 1 against hosts Canada.
Head coach John Mitchell said: “We have selected a strong group of players who have worked hard and smart for each other during the pre-season Test matches. We will use the learnings to improve our game and attack the WXV tournament in Canada with great energy. We now look forward to focusing on our preparations for the USA match.”
RED ROSES 30-PLAYER SQUAD FOR WXV 1
Forwards
Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 55 caps)
Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 59 caps)
Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 63 caps)
Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 49 caps)
Georgia Brock (Gloucester-Hartpury, 1 cap)
Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 17 caps)
Amy Cokayne (Leicester Tigers, 76 caps)
Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, 8 caps)
Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 7 caps)
Rosie Galligan (Saracens, 16 caps)
Lilli Ives Campion (Loughborough Lightning, 1 cap)
Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 69 caps)
Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 32 caps)
Marlie Packer (Saracens, 106 caps)
Connie Powell (Harlequins, 19 caps)
Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 15 caps)
Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 66 caps)
Backs
Holly Aitchison (Bristol Bears, 32 caps)
Jess Breach (Saracens, 40 caps)
Abby Dow (Trailfinders Women, 47 caps)
Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 51 caps)
Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 24 caps)
Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 74 caps)
Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 45 caps)
Phoebe Murray (Bristol Bears, uncapped)
Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 23 caps)
Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 31 caps)
Emily Scarratt (Loughborough Lightning, 113 caps)
Bo Westcombe-Evans (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped)
Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, 6 caps)
Red Roses’ WXV 1 Fixtures
- Sunday 29 September – USA v Red Roses. BC Place Stadium, Canada, KO 12:30 PDT | 20:30 BST
- Sunday 6 October – New Zealand v Red Roses. Langley Event Centre, KO 13:00 PDT | 21:00 BST
- Saturday 12 October – Canada v Red Roses. BC Place Stadium, Canada, KO 19:00 PDT | 03:00+1 BST
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