Women's Six Nations 2023: Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer to co-captain England

Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer volition co-captain England arsenic they statesman the defence of their Women's Six Nations rubric this month.

Natasha Hunt and Sarah Beckett are recalled aft they were near retired of the Red Roses' World Cup squad.

Nine uncapped players are besides included successful the 42-player squad.

Saracens brace May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford are selected alongside Sale Sharks' Elizabeth Duffy and Exeter Chiefs' Nancy McGillivray, who person some featured for England Under-20s.

England statesman their run against Scotland successful Newcastle connected Saturday, 25 March (16:45 GMT).

Pregnant fastener Abbie Ward and regular vice-captain Emily Scarratt, who is injured, are unavailable for enactment but volition stay with the radical and assistance the coaching set-up.

England squad

Forwards: Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, May Campbell, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Liz Crake, Lark Davies, Rosie Galligan, Detysha Harper, Sarah Hunter, Sadia Kabeya, Poppy Leitch, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Cath O'Donnell, Marlie Packer, Connie Powell, Emily Robinson, Hannah Sims, Morwenna Talling

Backs: Holly Aitchison, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Elizabeth Duffy, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Leanne Infante, Ellie Kildunne, Claudia MacDonald, Nancy McGillivray, Sarah McKenna, Lucy Packer, Amber Reed, Helena Rowland, Ellie Rugman, Emma Sing, Lydia Thompson, Lagi Tuima, Ella Wyrwas

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