England Women's Rugby Team Welcomes Key Players Back for Grand Slam Decider
Kabeya, Feaunati return for England slam decider
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England's women's rugby team has received a boost with the return of Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati, and Lilli Ives Campion for their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France. The team remains unbeaten in the tournament and is set for a crucial match on Sunday.
- 01Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati, and Lilli Ives Campion return to the squad.
- 02Feaunati was injured before the match against Italy but will start against France.
- 03Marlie Packer, in-form, will start on the bench.
- 04Coach John Mitchell emphasizes adaptability and growth in the team's performance.
- 05The match against France is a winner-takes-all clash for the Grand Slam.
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England's women's rugby team has received positive news ahead of their crucial Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France on Sunday, with the return of key players Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati, and Lilli Ives Campion. The squad has shown resilience throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten despite several injuries. Feaunati, who was injured in the warm-up before the match against Italy, will start alongside Kabeya and Abi Burton in the back-row, while Marlie Packer will begin the match on the bench. The forward pack also sees Ives Campion join the second-row with Delaney Burns. Coach John Mitchell has reverted to a more experienced back-three, featuring Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach, and Claudia Maloney-MacDonald. Captain Meg Jones will partner with Helena Rowland in the centres, while Lucy Packer and Zoe Harrison will handle the scrum-half and fly-half positions, respectively. Mitchell praised the team's adaptability and growth, highlighting their competitive spirit and commitment to earning their place in the championship match.
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