Pink Roses staff to play Samoa in 2025 Rugby World Cup

Jess Breach, who’s one strive away from 50 for her nation, retains her place on the wing with Claudia Moloney-MacDonald coming back from harm within the 11 jersey. Emma Sing begins at full again.  

Megan Jones continues within the centre and features up exterior match debutant Jade Shekells, while Helena Rowland has recovered from an ankle knock to play fly-half with Lucy Packer named at scrum-half.

In the forwards, Lilli Ives Campion and Abi Burton will debut at a World Cup from the second row and again row respectively. Kelsey Clifford, Lark Atkin-Davies and Sarah Bern make up a new-look entrance row and lock Rosie Galligan completes the entrance 5.

Marlie Packer captains the facet from openside flanker and Maddie Feaunati is at Number 8 towards the nation her dad, Zak, appeared for 13 occasions. 

“It has been in our planning to give everyone game time over the first two pool matches and, bar Holly, we’ve been able to execute that with this selection,” mentioned Mitchell. “Our new mixture wish to make one another proud and construct on our efficiency towards USA in our opening match. 

“It will be a great atmosphere for them at one of the most traditional rugby grounds in the country. They’re all excited to get out there.”