Women’s Six Nations: Emily Scarratt and Zoe Harrison recalled as England announce 35-player squad
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Published 11/03/2024 at 19:20 GMT
England have announced their 35-player squad ahead of the women's Six Nations, with a number of players returning to the squad. Emily Scarratt and Zoe Harrison return from injury, while Abbie Ward gets a recall for the first time after giving birth. Sydney Gregson could make her first appearance in nine years. “There is a great excitement around the group," head coach John Mitchell said.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 12: Emily Scarratt of England lines up a conversion attempt during the Rugby World Cup 2021 Final match between New Zealand and England at Eden Park on November 12, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters -
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Emily Scarratt and Zoe Harrison have been named in England's squad for the Women’s Six Nations after returning from long-term injuries.
Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has named a 35-player squad captained by Marlie Packer, who is set to make her 100th Test appearance.
As well as the return of Scarratt and Harrison, Mitchell has included the suspended Poppy Cleall, who will serve a two-match ban for using foul language towards a referee.
Bristol’s Abbie Ward returns to the squad for the first time since the 2022 World Cup after giving birth, while the uncapped trio of Lizzie Hanlon, Vicky Laflin and Maddie Feaunati are also included.
Sydney Gregson could make her first appearance for England in nine years, her last cap coming in 2015.
Mitchell said there is “great excitement” around the group as they bid to win a 15th Six Nations title, which would be a sixth successive triumph.
“The Six Nations is an awesome tournament and we have named a squad where competition for a place in the matchday 23 exists in every position,” he said.
“The girls are showing signs of building good habits when they come into camp and bring with them a great attitude and fantastic energy, which follows on from the commitment they show to their club week on week.
“The Red Roses have excelled in this tournament for a long time. There is a hunger to stay the best, but we must earn the right to win Test matches. We are focused on improving performance and putting teams under more pressure to create a variety of scoring opportunities.
“There is a great excitement around the group, and we are relishing the challenge of the next seven weeks.”
England start their Six Nations campaign against Italy on Sunday, March 24.
England Women's Six Nations squad
Forwards
Zoe Aldcroft, Lark Atkin-Davies, Sarah Beckett, Hannah Botterman, Mackenzie Carson, Poppy Cleall, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Maddie Feaunati, Rosie Galligan, Lizzie Hanlon, Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Cath O’Donnell, Marlie Packer, Connie Powell, Morwenna Talling, Abbie Ward.
Backs
Holly Aitchison, Sophie Bridger, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Sydney Gregson, Zoe Harrison, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Megan Jones, Ellie Kildunne, Vicky Laflin, Lucy Packer, Helena Rowland, Emily Scarratt, Emma Sing, Ella Wyrwas
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