Women's Six Nations: England recall hooker Amy Cokayne for Grand Slam decider against France

England head coach John Mitchell has made two changes, including the return of hooker Amy Cokayne, for the Red Roses' Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France on Saturday.

Cokayne, who was forced to sit out of England's 88-10 victory over Ireland last weekend, replaces Lark Atkin-Davies, who injured her ankle in the clash. Meanwhile, in the second row, Abbie Ward replaces Rosie Galligan, who is ruled out with a broken and dislocated thumb.

Morwenna Talling has kept her place in the second row after being a late inclusion to the line-up in the win over Ireland.

England's imperious backline remains unchanged for the fourth consecutive match - Ellie Kildunne, Abby Dow and Jess Breach have enjoyed an impressive tournament and contributed eight of England's 14 tries against Ireland.

Megan Jones and Tatyana Heard retain their places in midfield, while Holly Aitchison and Natasha Hunt are in at half-back. Loosehead Hannah Botterman, tighthead Maud Muir and Cokayne complete the front-row unit.

England captain and openside flanker Marlie Packer, blindside Sadia Kabeya and No. 8 Alex Matthews complete the line-up.

"Our focus has remained on our process and how we best prepare for the next opposition," England head coach John Mitchell said. "We now have an exciting challenge against France, in France, which we're all looking forward to."

While a Grand Slam victory would be England's third in a row, Mitchell's side are also looking for a sixth consecutive sweep of the tournament trophy.

England: 15 Ellie Kildunne, 14 Abby Dow, 13 Megan Jones, 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 Morwenna Talling, 6 Sadia Kabeya, 7 Marlie Packer (c), 8 Alex Matthews.

Replacements: 16 Connie Powell, 17 Mackenzie Carson, 18 Kelsey Clifford, 19 Abbie Ward, 20 Maddie Feaunati, 21 Lucy Packer, 22 Emily Scarratt, 23 Sydney Gregson.

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