Women’s Six Nations 2023: Key Players Return In Much-Changed England Side

Scrum-half Natasha Hunt is one of several key England players returning from injury for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations trip to Ireland.

There are seven changes to the side that beat Wales, with Claudia MacDonald back on the wing.

Having made their injury return as replacements last week, props Hannah Botterman and Maud Muir start in Cork.

Backs Helena Rowland and Amber Reed are also poised to rejoin the Test arena, included on the bench.

Hooker Amy Cokayne will miss the rest of the tournament with a calf injury, meaning Connie Powell is between Botterman and Muir in an all-new front row.

Full-back Ellie Kildunne joins MacDonald and Abby Dow in the back three, with Jess Breach dropping out of the matchday squad.

Sarah Beckett, usually a back row, starts at lock alongside Gloucester-Hartpury team-mate Zoe Aldcroft.

By wontumionline.com