England's Red Roses have made four changes to their starting XV for their WXV Global Series game against Canada in Toronto. Head coach John Mitchell has brought in experienced hooker Amy Cokayne, centre Tatyana Heard, loosehead prop Hannah Botterman and back-row Abi Burton to start.
The Red Roses face Canada on Saturday, a month after they were held to an entertaining 26-26 draw in Exeter. They most recently needed a try in the final play of the match to beat New Zealand 26-19 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
To make way for the changes, centre Helena Rowland, hooker Bryony Field and prop Mackenzie Carson drop to the replacements bench. Flanker Sadia Kabeya returns to the bench following a leg injury, while Marlie Packer misses England's North American tour ahead of partner Rosie Galligan giving birth. Bristol Bears forward Demelza Short is set to feature as a replacement for the first time in the WXV Global Series.
The second Test will take place in front of a record crowd for a standalone women's rugby match in North America. Mitchell said the first Test gave the squad a valuable opportunity to test its game under pressure, and that the focus is on raising the team's level as it builds towards 2029. He described Toronto as a different environment and challenge, and said the team is looking forward to the second Test.
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