The preparations continue for the Red Roses, who are eagerly anticipating their first Test of the 2024/25 season. England take on France this Saturday at Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium, with the two Six Nations rivals set to light up the home of the Cherry and Whites.
Thirty-six players have assembled at Hazelwood, the historical home of the London Irish Academy, to prepare for the battle with Les Bleus. This fixture is the first of two September fixtures, with the Red Roses following up this match with a clash against the Black Ferns of New Zealand at Twickenham on September 14th.
The team news remains unchanged from the playing group perspective, with a trio of talents continuing their road back from injury. Kelsey Clifford, Rosie Galligan and Abbie Ward will continue their Return to Performance in camp.
Red Roses Squad for France Test Week
Forwards
Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 53 caps)
Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 57 caps)
Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 61 caps)
Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 47 caps)
Georgia Brock (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped)
Delaney Burns (Bristol Bears, 2 caps)
May Campbell (Saracens, 1 cap)
Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 15 caps)
Amy Cokayne (Leicester Tigers, 74 caps)
Poppy Cleall (Saracens, 65 caps)
Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, 8 caps)
Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 5 caps)
Rosie Galligan (Saracens, 16 caps)
Lilli Ives Campion (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped)
Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 67 caps)
Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 30 caps)
Gabriella Nigrelli (Bristol Bears, uncapped)
Marlie Packer (Saracens, 104 caps)
Simi Pam (Bristol Bears, uncapped)
Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 13 caps)
Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 65 caps)
Backs
Holly Aitchison (Bristol Bears, 30 caps)
Jess Breach (Saracens, 38 caps)
Katie Buchanan (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Abby Dow (Trailfinders Women, 45 caps)
Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 49 caps)
Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 22 caps)
Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 72 caps)
Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 43 caps)
Phoebe Murray (Bristol Bears, uncapped)
Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 21 caps)
Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 29 caps)
Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury, 6 caps)
Emily Scarratt (Loughborough Lightning, 111 caps)
Bo Westcombe-Evans (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped)
Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, 6 caps)