August 28th, 2008
The England Women’s team to take on Canada at Esher RFC on Friday, August 29th kick-off 7pm, has today been announced.
After seeing off the North American side 43-9 on Sunday to clinch the Nations Cup crown England Head Coach Gary Street has made a raft of changes.
Richmond’s Karen Jones comes in as captain, with Bath’s Catherine Spencer on the bench. Clifton’s Sophie Hemming and Worcester’s Samantha Dale come into the front row while Leos’ Sarah Beale starts in the backrow instead of Sarah Hunter.
In the backs there are only two changes with youngster Fran Matthews taking over from Michaela Staniford in the centre and Worcester wing Kath Merchant replacing Saracens’ Charlotte Barras.
England, who are also the reigning RBS 6 Nations and European Cup champions, are looking for a Grand Slam of wins this season on Friday night. They have most recently defeated the USA in back to back games.
England Head Coach Gary Street said: “Again, we have made several changes to give everyone in the squad a chance to get on the field and show what they can do.
“Obviously we want to win this game and finish the season on a high, but the important thing is our performance and playing the game how we want to play it.
“Canada gave us a tough game in the first-half of Sunday’s match and I am sure they’ll be determined to keep their winning momentum going after beating the USA on Tuesday evening.”
England
1 Sophie Hemming Clifton
2 Samantha Dale Worcester
3 Katy Storie Blaydon Team Northumbria
4 Jo McGilchrist Wasps
5 Tamara Taylor Darlington Mowden Park Sharks
6 Sarah Beale Leos
7 Maggie Alphonsi Saracens
8 Karen Jones Richmond
9 Amy Turner Richmond
10 Katy McLean Darlington Mowden Park Sharks
11 Fran Matthews Richmond
12 Kim Oliver Clifton
13 Emily Scarratt Lichfield
14 Kat Merchant Worcester
15 Danielle Waterman Clifton
Replacements:
16 Amy Garnett Saracens
17 Rochelle Clark Henley
18 Catherine Spencer Bath
19 Gemma Sharples Worcester
20 Georgina Rozario Plymouth Albion
21 Alice Richardson Richmond
22 Michaela Staniford Wasps
Match Schedule:
England v USA, August 19th at Esher RFC, KO 7pm WON 50-3
England v USA August 22nd at Esher RFC Nations Cup, KO 7pm WON 17-14
England v Canada August 24th at Esher RFC Nations Cup, KO 5pm WON 43-9
USA v Canada August 26th at Esher RFC Nations Cup, KO 7pm
England v Canada August 29th at Esher RFC, KO 7pm
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