WMC | England’s semi-final match against Canada is bolstered by the return of many key players
Women’s Rugby World Cup : Two players have been replaced for England’s World Cup semi-final match against Canada on Saturday at Eden Park in Auckland.
Hannah Botterman replaces Vickii Cornborough at loosehead prop, while Claudia MacDonald returns from an injury to play on the wing.
England’s Team
England’s most-capped player, Sarah Hunter, captains the side from eight, with Emily Scarratt on hand to play outside center.
We have achieved continuity in squad selection through training, the pool stages, and the quarterfinals,” remarked head coach Simon Middleton.
However, you should be willing to take risks with your decisions if doing so would enhance or generate new images that you feel will boost the team’s performance.
We’ve maintained that approach throughout the competition so far, and we have no plans to alter our strategy.
In the women’s game, Canada is a formidable foe with a rich history and impressive lineage.
Canada’s Team
We are aware of their formidable might as an opponent. We appreciate their efforts and potential contributions, but our attention is on our own play.
A Cokayne (Harlequins), S Bern (Bristol Bears), Z Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury), A Ward (Bristol Bears), M Packer (Saracens), S Hunter (Sale Sharks), Z Harrison (Saracens), L Infante (Saracens), H Botterman (Saracens), T Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury), C MacDonal (Loughborough Lightning, capt).
To replace them, the teams sent in L Davies (Bristol Bears), V Cornborough (Harlequins), M Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury), R Galligan (Harlequins), P Cleall (Saracens), L Packer (Harlequins), H Aitchison (Saracens), and E Kildunne (Harlequins) (Harlequins).
