Red Roses team to face Scotland
Amy Cokayne returns to Test rugby for the first time in 12 months when the Red Roses take on Scotland this Saturday.
The hooker, who made two Premiership Women’s Rugby appearances last month, scored twice against Scotland in last year’s tournament.
She is one of two changes in the forwards from the Round 2 win over Wales with lock Abbie Ward promoted to the starting XV while the back line is unchanged. Zoe Aldcroft switches to blindside flanker and will captain the side.
"The fallow week presented a moment to reflect on the opening rounds and grow the elements of our game," said Head Coach John Mitchell. "Our learnings all build towards evolving our performance. We are looking forward to building on this and taking another step forward together against Scotland this weekend."
Red Roses team to face Scotland
15. Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 40 caps)
14. Abby Dow (Trailfinders Women, 42 caps)
13. Megan Jones (Leicester Tigers, 18 caps)
12. Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 19 caps)
11. Jess Breach (Saracens, 35 caps)
10. Holly Aitchison (Bristol Bears, 27 caps)
9. Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 69 caps)
1. Hannah Botterman Bristol Bears, 44 caps)
2. Amy Cokayne (Leicester Tigers, 72 caps)
3. Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 27 caps)
4. Rosie Galligan (Saracens, 15 caps)
5. Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 63 caps)
6. Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 50 caps) - captain
7. Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 15 caps)
8. Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 63 caps)
Replacements
16. Connie Powell (Harlequins, 16 caps)
17. Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 12 caps)
18. Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, 5 caps)
19. Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 2 caps)
20. Marlie Packer (Saracens, 101 caps)
21. Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 18 caps)
22. Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 48 caps)
23. Sydney Gregson (Saracens, 4 caps)
