England’s star full-back Ellie Kildunne has been dominated out of Saturday’s Ladies’s Six Nations decider the place, barring a draw, one of many Crimson Roses or France will probably be topped Grand Slam champions.
England have one once more been the dominant drive within the event, thanks partially to World Participant of the 12 months Kildunne’s performances. Nonetheless, they have to clinch the title with out her as she battles a hamstring harm.
“Kildunne may really play however her hamstring is one thing we need to get proper,” England head coach John Mitchell stated.
“We do not need to lose Ellie on account of stretching it any additional and it means we will again our squad.
“Ellie will probably be again into it in June [World Cup preparation], there ought to be no issues there.”
She has been changed by Emma Sing, whereas there may be additionally a change at fly-half with Zoe Harrison getting the nod over Holly Aitchison.
England XV to face France:
Hannah Botterman, Lark Atkin-Davies, Maud Muir, Morwenna Talling, Abbie Ward, Zoe Aldcroft, Maddie Feaunati, Alex Matthews, Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Claudia MacDonald, Tatyana Heard, Megan Jones, Abby Dow, Emma Sing
Replacements: Amy Cokayne, Kelsey Clifford, Sarah Bern, Rosie Galligan, Abi Burton, Lucy Packer, Holly Aitchison, Helena Rowland
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