England reveals its squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup

The Red Roses coach, John Mitchell, has revealed the 32-player squad that will represent England at this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup. The tournament will be held on English soil. Zoe Aldcroft will lead the team as captain. The team, which has 18 forwards and 14 backs, is notable for its vast experience in the sport. Several players are preparing to debut in the most important women’s rugby competition.

Abi Burton
May Campbell
Mackenzie Carson
Kelsey Clifford
Maddie Feaunati
Lilli Ives Campion
Jade Shekells
Emma Sing

It’s an exceptional opportunity for this group to represent the Red Roses at a World Cup at home.
John Mitchell

Mitchell also commented on the selection process.

The selection process is never easy. We have worked for two years to find the perfect combination of position coverage, skills, mentality, and connection. We believe this is a team capable of winning the World Cup.
John Mitchell

The Red Roses will seek to lift the trophy for the first time since 2014, the year they were crowned champions in France. In the 2022 edition, England reached the final, falling to New Zealand in Auckland. Mitchell took office in 2023 and has guided the team to success, obtaining two consecutive Grand Slams in the Six Nations. England has not lost a match since the last World Cup final. England’s debut in the tournament will be against the United States at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on August 22.