England have made six changes as they look to halt their two-match losing run when they face the USA in their final WXV Global Series outing in New Jersey. The Red Roses were beaten in back-to-back games for the first time in a decade when their 41-Test unbeaten run came to an end against Canada, who were then triumphant again a week later. Head coach John Mitchell has reacted to the result in Ottawa by making extensive changes for Friday's match, including a first start for scrum-half Flo Robinson.
Having featured in both Canada games at fly-half, Zoe Harrison is demoted to the bench with Holly Aitchison taking over as chief playmaker and there are returns for wing Claudia Moloney-Mac Donald and centre Tatyana Heard. The promotion of Mackenzie Carson and Maud Muir to the front row completes the changes, with Ellie Kildunne remaining on the bench. Mitchell emphasized the intent to start the next phase strongly against the USA, with six months until the next Test in the Six Nations, focusing on refreshing the group, creating opportunities, and building depth.
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