Before taking on France, England needs to consider several decisions. Photo: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill
Ahead of England' In the Grand Slam decider against France, our team of rugby experts have chosen who they think should be in Simon Middleton's squad for the match.
Maggie Alfonsi
Helena Rowland may not have enough playing time this season, but she has enough experience in Test matches to provide full-back cover against a France team looking to strike. She can also handle conversions, which was a problem for England.
Tatjana Hurd, who has been one of England's most consistent league players, continues her midfield partnership with Lagi Tuima. With Marley Packer in doubt about a serious injury, Sadia Kabeya sits seventh in a group that welcomes the return of Cat O'Donnell to the second row.
Maggie Alfonsi's Red Roses team for France Charlie Morgan
This pick suggests the influential trio of Hannah Botterman, Marley Packer and Poppy Cleal are out; a scenario that would be a thrilling test of England's depth of attack. Starts for Amy Cokayne and Sarah Byrne seem important, as does the return of Kat O'Donnell. Zoe Oldcroft moves to a blind wing position to keep weight in a tight five.
In the back row, I want to keep Ellie Killdann as full back and Helena Rowland to start. It needs a shake-up when the prominent Tatiana Hurd moves off center. Natasha Hunt and Lucy Packer switch places and Jess Breach returns. Tuim's lags and especially Claudia MacDonald might feel offended.
Charlie Morgan's Red Roses team of France Fiona Thomas
Perhaps the most vulnerable team England have looked at against France in recent years due to their pretty serious injury. list. The key change comes in midfield: Amber Reid is a much safer and more experienced option after Tatiana Hurd, who will be tested right now against the best center in the women's game, Gabrielle Vernier. Natasha Hunt will have more of an impact off the bench.
Amy Cokayne overtook Lark Davis in hooker rates and Sadia Kabeya went openside while waiting for Marley Packer to be in shape. England need to secure a regular No. 8 but against Roman Menager, Alex Matthews remains the best option for now.
Team Fiona Thomas «Red Roses» for France
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