England makes a deep renovation in its alignment for the second match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup against Samoa, scheduled for Saturday in Northampton.
Only two players who started the opening match against the United States, where England secured the victory, are in the starting lineup again.
In the backs line, Lucy Packer and Helena Rowland are positioned as scrum-half and fly-half, respectively, while Jade Shekells joins Megan Jones in the center of the field.Jess Breach, titular en el ala derecha contra Samoa.Jess Breach moves to the right wing, with Claudia Moloney-MacDonald on the left wing and Emma Sing as fullback.
As for the forwards, Kelsey Clifford, Lark Atkin-Davies and Sarah Bern make up the first line, while Lilli Ives Campion and Rosie Galligan occupy the second row positions.
The third line sees the return of Marlie Packer as captain on the open wing, with Abi Burton on the blind side and Maddie Feaunati at number 8.
Coach John Mitchell had expressed his selection strategy for the group stage before the tournament.
Mitchell commented: “We have planned to give minutes to everyone in the first two group stage matches and, except for Holly Aitchison, we have been able to execute it with this selection.”
“Our new combination wants to make each other proud and build on our performance against the United States in the opening match.”
“There will be a great atmosphere for them in one of the country’s most traditional rugby fields. They are all excited to go out on the field.”
