Eight Saracens Named to take on Wales
England head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, with Saracens hooker May Campbell primed to make her debut off the bench.
In total, there are eight Saracens named in the matchday side, with four starting and four named amongst the replacements.
Marlie Packer continues to captain the side from open side flanker, whilst Jess Breach, Mackenzie Carson and Holly Aitchison both also start on the wing, at loosened prop and at fly half respectively.
Amongst the replacements, Sarah McKenna, Ella Wyrwas and Campbell are joined by the returning Hannah Botterman, who is poised to make her first appearance of the season having returned from injury.
Speaking ahead of the match, Head Coach Simon Middleton was pleased to welcome back some returning faces and also paid tribute to Campbell as "a standout player in the Allianz Premier15s," as she prepares to make her debut.
“We’re pleased to welcome back key personnel including Alex Matthews, Hannah Botterman, Maud Muir and Ellie Kildunne to the matchday squad. Our sports science team deserve great credit for their tireless efforts over the past few months and have yet again returned players safely ahead of schedule.
“Although we have world class hookers in our squad, it’s essential we continue to look to strengthen the depth in that position. May Campbell has been a standout player in the Allianz Premier 15s over the last couple of seasons and has been tremendous in camp for us. She’s patiently bided her time and deservedly gets her opportunity this weekend."
