Amelia Williams has been selected to start for England’s Under-21 side against Spain this Saturday (4 April, kick-off: 3pm), with Tamsin Baynes, Kaya Acton and Alice Bennett all named on the bench.
The fixture against the Spanish senior women’s side marks a warm-up fixture ahead of the Six Nations Women’s U21 Series.
On the selection, Head Coach LJ Lewis said: “This group has shown courage in attacking every challenge put in front of them so far, showing commitment to improving with a mindset that has been exceptional in our preparation.
“The connections built on and off the field have translated into the intensity we’re seeing in training and in how we want to play the game. The way our players have bonded and taken ownership through strong leadership has set a standard we want to maintain.
“Facing Spain’s senior side is an exciting and important test for us. It gives this group a chance to experience the physicality and game understanding required at the next level, while showcasing the identity and values we’re continuing to embed as we build towards the Six Nations.”
England U21 Women’s team to face Spain
15 Lauren Bailey (Bristol Bears, Dings Crusaders, uncapped)
14 Grace White (Trailfinders Women, Winscombe RFC, 1 cap)
13 Millie Hyett (Bristol Bears, Evesham RFC, 8 caps)
12 Molly Bunker (Gloucester-Hartpury, Havant RFC, 2 caps)
11 Solana Shaw de Leon (Harlequins, Sutton and Epsom, uncapped)
10 Ella Cromack (Harlequins, Reading RFC, 7 caps)
9 Amelia MacDougall (Saracens, Old Albanian RFC, 7 caps)
1 Amelia Williams (Loughborough Lightning, Medway RFC, 10 caps)
2 Hayley Jones (Trailfinders Women, Ealing Trailfinders, uncapped)
3 Aisha Jah (Bristol Bears, Mansfield, uncapped)
4 Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders Women, Dartford Valley Rugby Club, 3 caps)
5 Grace Keel (Harlequins, North Bristol, uncapped)
6 Zoë Dare (Exeter Chiefs, Cullompton RFC, uncapped)
7 Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury, Chippenham RFC, 3 caps)
8 Haidee Head (Trailfinders Women, Easts Tigers Rugby Union, uncapped)
Replacements
16 Lucy Simpson (Gloucester-Hartpury, Rams RFC, 3 caps)
17 Zara Green (Harlequins, Lewes RFC, 2 caps)
18 Ruby Winstanley (Harlequins, Guildfordians RFC, uncapped)
19 Tamsin Baynes (Loughborough Lightning, Market Harborough RFC, uncapped)
20 Seren Coombs (London Irish Ladies, Jersey RFC, uncapped)
21 Kaya Acton (Loughborough Lightning, Hull Ionians RFC, uncapped)
22 Poppy Love (Trailfinders Women, Grasshoppers RFC, 2 caps)
23 Natalee Evans (Bristol Bears, Shrewsbury RFC, uncapped)
24 Francesca Welsher (Exeter University, Winscombe, uncapped)
25 Alice Bennett (Loughborough University, Peterborough RUFC, uncapped)
26 Jo Vosakiwaiwai (Harlequins, Andover RFC, uncapped)