The England Women’s Rugby A team yesterday announced their squad to take on World Champions New Zealand on the 17th November at Esher RFC.
England A take on the Black Ferns as part of a three test series against New Zealand which also sees them play on November 14th and then again on November 21st at Twickenham as part of the Investic Challenge Double Header.
Head Coach Mike Barnett has selected a strong team which 11 of the 22 players picked already have international experience.
Saracens´ Sonia Green will captain the side and is joined by Bristol’s Kim Oliver, Wasps’ Michaela Staniford and Richmond’s Fran Matthews.
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Barnett said, “I am really pleased with the quality of players we have been able to select for this match. This is a massive game for England A so it’s great to be able to call on such experienced players.
“Sonia is captain, but our capped players will also be able to offer her leadership support.
“New Zealand will no doubt come over here as a very experienced side. Their players will be very comfortable on the ball, and will have a great game understanding. They have a rugby culture which is second to none, so it’s up to us to match them and cause them as many problems as we can, and at the same time keep our defence very tight.”
Entry to the game at Twickenham is free after 4.15pm. Kick off is at 4.45pm.
England A
15 Georgina Roberts Darlington Mowden Sharks
14 Francesca Matthews Richmond
13 Michaela Staniford Wasps
12 Kimberley Oliver Bristol
11 Amber Penrith Worcester
10 Danielle Knight Lichfield
9 La Toya Mason Wasps
1 Laura Keates Worcester
2 Olivia Poore Lichfield
3 Monica Lewinska Bristol
4 Natalie Binstead Wasps
5 Rowena Burnfield Richmond
6 Marlie Packer Bristol
7 Gemma Sharples Worcester
8 Sonia Green Saracens Captain
Replacements:
16 Emma Layland Richmond
17 Charlotte Male Bristol
18 Sara Anastasi Richmond
19 Isabelle Noel-Smith Bristol
20 Georgina Rozario Bristol
21 Abi Chamberlain Richmond
22 Natasha Hunt Bristol
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