Women’s Six Nations 2023: Marlie Packer and Hannah Botterman in England squad to

Marlie Packer and Hannah Botterman both went off with injuries against Ireland but have made the starting line-up; Helena Rowland will make her first start of the campaign; England face France on Saturday at Twickenham, with kick-off at 1pm

Simon Middleton has named his final Red Roses squad to take on France in the Women’s Six Nations 2023 decider, Marlie Packer and Hannah Botterman coming through injury scares to start.

Captain Packer and loose-head prop Botterman both limped off during England’s 48-0 win over Ireland but have been cleared to start and head up an experienced pack.

Sarah Bern also returns to the starting line-up at tight-head prop, with Lark Davies at hooker to make up the front row.

The rest of the pack then remains unchanged with Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sadia Kabeya, and Alex Matthews completing the forwards.

A big change comes in the backs as Lagi Tuima drops out of outside centre for Helena Rowland, who will make her first start of this year’s campaign alongside Tatyana Heard at inside centre.

The only other change in the backs comes as Lucy Packer returns at scrum-half, Natasha Hunt dropping to the bench after starting against Ireland, with Holly Aitchison continuing at fly-half.

Claudia MacDonald and Abbie Dow then continue on the wings, with Ellie Kildunne at full-back.

The replacements have also received a boost as Poppy Cleall makes her return from injury.

Ahead of his final match in charge of England, Middleton expressed how excited he is for the “landmark” match at Twickenham

“We’re really excited and looking forward to Saturday’s match against France in what will be another landmark moment in the women’s game,” said Middleton.

“We’ve had some entertaining and tight battles with France over a long period of time and this one will be no different.

“Both teams have had strong Six Nations campaigns off the back of presenting different game plans from what we have seen before.

“France will also be relishing the challenge and David Ortiz, Gaelle Mignot and their team will have prepared their players well.

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