Kaya Acton, Tamsin Baynes, Amelia Williams, Ashton Adcock, Alice Bennett and Carmela Morrall have all been named LJ Lewis’ 30-player squad for this week’s England U21 Women’s development camp at Bisham Abbey.
Commencing today (Monday), the three-day training black in Berkshire sees Lewis’ side host Canada U21 Women for a behind-closed-doors, opposed training session in preparation for the upcoming Six Nations Women’s U21 Series this spring.
Lightning prop Williams is recalled for her first camp this year, whilst former England U18 international Acton is named in her first U21 Women’s camp after making her senior Lightning debut in February.
Ahead of the Six Nations, England U21 Women face Spain senior women’s side at Estadio El Pantano, Villajoyosa on Saturday 4 April (15:00 BST). The fixture will be available to stream on FER Rugby’s YouTube channel.
LJ Lewis said: “This group has shown real courage and leadership in how they’ve prepared towards the Six Nations, the intensity and mindset within the squad have set the standard for what it means to represent the Rose.
“Facing Canada provides a valuable opportunity to test our connections and continue that sense of bonding, and we’re pleased to add Amelia [Williams], who has worked tirelessly through injury, alongside Kaya [Acton] experiencing her first camp.
“There’s a genuine pride running through this group, and we’re excited to see them take that energy onto the field as we begin our competitive season.”
England U21 Women’s March camp squad (includes club, community club and previous U20 caps)
Forwards
Kaya Acton (Loughborough Lightning, Hull Ionians RFC, uncapped)
Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders Women, Dartford Valley Rugby Club, 3 caps)
Tamsin Baynes (Loughborough Lightning, Market Harborough RFC, uncapped)
Zoë Dare (Exeter Chiefs, Cullompton RFC, uncapped)
Zara Green (Harlequins, Lewes RFC, 2 caps)
Haidee Head (Trailfinders Women, Easts Tigers Rugby Union, uncapped)
Aisha Jah (Bristol Bears, Mansfield, uncapped)
Hayley Jones (Trailfinders Women, Ealing Trailfinders, uncapped)
Grace Keel (Harlequins, North Bristol, uncapped)
Honey Kerslake (Nolli Waterman PDG, Exeter College, 4 caps)
Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury, Chippenham RFC, 3 caps)
Isla Pomroy (Trailfinders, Banbury RUFC, uncapped)
Lucy Simpson (Gloucester-Hartpury, Rams RFC, 3 caps)
Amelia Williams (Loughborough Lightning, Medway RFC, 10 caps)
Ellie Wilson (Gloucester-Hartpury, Gosford All Blacks, uncapped)
Ruby Winstanley (Harlequins, Guildfordians RFC, uncapped)
Backs
Ashton Adcock (Loughborough Lightning, Tamworth, 1 cap)
Lauren Bailey (Bristol Bears, Dings Crusaders, uncapped)
Alice Bennett (Loughborough University, Peterborough RUFC, uncapped)
Molly Bunker (Gloucester-Hartpury, Havant RFC, 2 caps)
Ella Cromack (Harlequins, Reading RFC, 7 caps)
Natalee Evans (Bristol Bears, Shrewsbury RFC, uncapped)
Millie Hyett (Gloucester-Hartpury, Evesham RFC, 8 caps)
Poppy Love (Trailfinders Women, Grasshoppers RFC, 2 caps)
Amelia MacDougall (Saracens, Old Albanian RFC, 7 caps)
Carmela Morrall (Loughborough Lightning, Dubai Hurricanes, 7 caps)
Solana Shaw de Leon (Harlequins, Sutton and Epsom, uncapped)
Jo Vosakiwaiwai (Harlequins, Andover RFC, uncapped)
Francesca Welsher (Exeter University, Winscombe, uncapped)
Grace White (Trailfinders Women, Winscombe RFC, 1 cap)
England U21 Women’s 2026 Six Nations Series fixtures
Round 1 - Scotland vs. England - Saturday 18th April, 11:00 BST kick-off – Hive Stadium, Edinburgh
Round 2 - England vs. Ireland - Saturday 2nd May, 15:00 BST kick-off - Butts Park Arena, Coventry
Round 3 - England vs. France - Sunday 10th May, 15:00 BST kick-off - Goldington Road, Bedford