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England Red Roses Make Seven Changes for Wales Clash

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England's Red Roses have made seven changes to their side ahead of facing Wales in Saturday's Women's Six Nations round three clash, with wing Millie David in for her Test debut. Head coach John Mitchell's squad, missing around 10 players due to injuries and pregnancies, are two victories from two in the championship so far, having beaten Ireland 33-12 at Twickenham and thrashing Scotland 84-7 at Murrayfield.

Alongside David in the back-three, Claudia Moloney-MacDonald comes onto the left wing with Ellie Kildunne shifted back to full-back. Holly Aitchison replaces Zoe Harrison at fly-half, while props Mackenzie Carson and Sarah Bern, lock Delaney Burns and back-row Marlie Packer come in to start. Loosehead Kelsey Clifford and tighthead Maud Muir are rotated onto the bench, as is 19-year-old flanker Demelza Short having made her Test debut in Edinburgh last week.

The centre pairing remains unchanged in captain Megan Jones and Helena Rowland, while Lucy Packer retains her place at scrum-half. Hooker Amy Cokayne, lock Abi Burton and back-rows Sadia Kabeya and Maddie Feaunati are the other players to keep their starting places from last week. Mitchell emphasized the need to elevate their game against an improving Wales side under Sean Lynn, who are playing with greater clarity and enthusiasm.