England calling again for Chiefs duo

The Red Roses have made nine changes to their starting line-up to play Canada in Round 2 of WXV1 and Exeter Chiefs rising star Claudia MacDonald has made the team.

Meanwhile Maisy Allen has been named amongst the replacements.
 
Full-back Ellie Kildunne, who has three tries in her last two outings against the Canadians, and wing Claudia MacDonald return to the back three alongside Abby Dow.
 
Helena Rowland switches to outside centre, linking up with incoming midfielder Amber Reed, and scrum-half Natasha Hunt is named as Holly Aitchison’s half-back partner.
 
A fresh front row sees Mackenzie Carson, Lark Atkin-Davies and Sarah Bern start, while Cath O’Donnell is back in the second row beside Zoe Aldcroft.
 
Morwenna Talling is selected at blindside flanker as captain Marlie Packer and Alex Matthews continue at openside flanker and Number 8 respectively.
 
Interim head coach Louis Deacon said: “We’ve named a team that we believe gives us the best opportunity to build on our momentum after the game last weekend.
 
“The energy has been positive throughout our time in New Zealand, and it’s been a great start to our time in Dunedin as we prepare for the next round of WXV.
 
“Our Summer Series matches against Canada were the perfect warm-up for WXV and we have no doubt they will provide a stern test once again on Friday night.”
 
Red Roses team to play Canada
 
15. Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 36 caps)
14. Abby Dow (Trailfinders Women, 38 caps)
13. Helena Rowland – vice-captain (Loughborough Lightning, 26 caps)
12. Amber Reed (Bristol Bears, 66 caps)
11. Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 30 caps)
10. Holly Aitchison (Bristol Bears, 23 caps)
9. Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 65 caps)
1. Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 8 caps)
2. Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 52 caps)
3. Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 59 caps)
4. Zoe Aldcroft – vice-captain (Gloucester-Hartpury, 46 caps)
5. Cath O’Donnell (Loughborough Lightning, 29 caps)
6. Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 9 caps)
7. Marlie Packer – captain (Saracens, 97 caps)
8. Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 60 caps)
 
Replacements
 
16. Connie Powell (Harlequins, 12 caps)
17. Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 40 caps)
18. Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 23 caps)
19. Rosie Galligan (Saracens, 12 caps)
20. Maisy Allen (Exeter Chiefs, 3 caps)
21. Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, 4 caps)
22. Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 16 caps)
23. Jess Breach (Saracens, 31 caps)