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Saracens’ May Campbell, Gloucester-Hartpury’s Ellie Rugman and Exeter Chiefs’ Nancy McGillivray have been named in England’s Six Nations squad.
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included nine undrafted names in his 42-man training squad for the 2023 Six Nations.
Saracens’ May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford are joined by Sale Sharks’ Elizabeth Duffy, Exeter Chiefs’ Nancy McGillivray and Gloucester-Hartpury’s Ellie Rugman among the uncapped players.
Scrum half Natasha Hunt and Gloucester-Hartpury teammate Sarah Beckett return to the squad in addition to Bristol Bears captain Amber Reed and Harlequins front row Bryony Cleall.
Meanwhile, there is a return for Exeter Chiefs forward Poppy Leitch, who last featured for England in the 2019 Six Nations.
When available to play key Abbie Ward (pregnant) and vice-captain Emily Scarratt (neck and ankle) will spend time with the squad to offer coaching assistance.
England’s Bryony Cleall (left), Lark Davies (centre) and Natasha Hunt during the opening training session at Twickenham Stadium
“There are some new faces in this squad and while we lose some experienced players, this is a great opportunity for the younger players and we look forward to working with them,” said Middleton.
“There must be a period of regeneration after the World Cup and this is no different. Those selected have performed very well in the Allianz Premier 15s and deserve the opportunity.
“Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer will captain the squad. Sarah has made it clear that she will not be participating in the 2025 World Cup as a player, so it is very important to continue to improve the quality of leadership and depth. An integral part of our Leadership group, so this is a natural progression for he co-captains the side and continues to develop his leadership skills.
“The Six Nations is one of the best tournaments in world rugby that we have the pleasure of participating in. We also recognize that it is an important starting point in our preparations for the 2025 World Cup.”
England kick off their Six Nations campaign against Scotland in Newcastle on Saturday 25 March.
England TikTok Women’s Six Nations Squad 2023:
Forwards: Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 38 caps), Sarah Beckett (Gloucester-Hartpury, 25 caps)
Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 52 caps), May Campbell (Saracens, uncapped), Bryony Cleall (Harlequins, 7 caps), Poppy Cleall (Saracens, 63 caps), Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, uncapped), Amy Cokayne (Harlequins, 70 ). capped), Liz Crake (Bees, uncapped), Lark Davies (Bristol Bears, 44 caps), Rosie Galligan (Harlequins, 9 caps), Detysha Harper (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps), Sarah Hunter (CC; Loughborough Lightning, 140 caps ), Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 8 caps), Poppy Leitch (Exeter Chiefs, 7 caps), Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 56 caps), Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 17 caps), Cath O’Donnell (Loughborough Lightning, 24 caps), Marlie Packer (CC; Saracens, 89 caps), Connie Powell (Gloucester-Hartpury, 7 caps), Emily Robinson (Harlequins, uncapped), Hannah, Sims (Harlequins, uncapped), Morwenna Talling (Loughborough Lightning ). , 5 districts).
Backs: Holly Aitchison (Saracens, 15 caps), Jess Breach (Saracens, 24 caps), Abby Dow (Harlequins, 30 caps), Elizabeth Duffy (Sale Sharks, uncapped), Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 9 caps), Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 60 caps), Leanne Infante (Saracens, 57 caps), Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 31 caps), Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps), Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped), Sarah McKenna ( Saracens, 43 caps), Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 9 caps), Amber Reed (Bristol Bears, 62 caps), Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 22 caps), Ellie Rugman (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped), Emma Sing (Gloucester- Hartpury, 2 caps), Lydia Thompson (Worcester, Warriors, 58 caps), Lagi Tuima (Harlequins, 12 caps), Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, uncapped).
Players unavailable for selection: Hannah Botterman (knee), Vickii Cornborough (personal reasons), Vicky Fleetwood (ankle), Laura Keates (anterior cruciate ligament), Zoe Harrison (anterior cruciate ligament), Emily Scarratt (neck and ankle), Abbie Ward (pregnant).
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