John Mitchell has made seven modifications to the Pink Roses facet to face Wales in Spherical 2 of the Ladies’s Six Nations, with centre Helena Rowland dominated out.
Rowland began the 48-0 win over Italy in Parma, finishing the sport after a leg knock in the course of the Check, however isn’t match sufficient to be concerned towards Wales at Ashton Gate as a result of a finger harm.
There are 18,000 tickets bought for Saturday’s conflict in Bristol (kick-off 4.45pm), in a giant increase for Mitchell and his squad, who’re looking for a sixth Six Nations title win in a row, and third Grand Slam in succession.
The back-three stays the identical as full-back Ellie Kildunne – participant of the match in Spherical 1 – hyperlinks up with wings Abby Dow and Jess Breach.
Along with Rowland, Emily Scarratt is rested as she additionally drops out of midfield, with Megan Jones and Tatyana Heard coming in.
Holly Aitchison replaces Zoe Harrison at fly-half, with the latter dropping to the bench, whereas Natasha Hunt is available in for Lucy Packer at scrum-half.
Loosehead prop Hannah Botterman, hooker Lark Atkin-Davies, lock Zoe Aldcroft, and back-rows Sadia Kabeya and Marlie Packer hold their locations within the pack.
Tighthead prop Maud Muir, lock Rosie Galligan and No 8 Alex Matthews every are available in to begin, with the latter changing Sarah Beckett after her early purple card final week.
“It is disappointing for Sarah [Beckett]. You get round and help your team-mates,” Mitchell mentioned.
“She’ll recover from it, she’s a robust individual and now should current herself with good conditioning and be out there for the France choice.
“She’s remaining in camp. We have now plans in place for her to be out there for France choice.”
Pink Roses facet to play Wales
Pink Roses: 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 Lark Atkin-Davies, 3 Maud Muir, 4 Zoe Aldcroft, 5 Rosie Galligan, 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 Zoe Harrison, 23 Sydney Gregson
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