Six Bristol Ladies set for France U20s clash

Lillian Stoeger-Goddard, Phoebe Murray and Lucy Attwood start in the backline for England Women U20 team’s fixture at Stadium Nord, Villeneuve d’Ascq, Lille on Saturday (2pm KO).

In the pack, Ellie Mulhearn starts in the front row, while Hollie Cunningham is selected at lock. On the bench, Michaella Roberts – who scored a try against the Army – is included among the replacements.

England Women U20 head coach Jo Yapp today said: “We expect France to be a very strong side, but as a squad we are focussing on our own strengths and how we can impose our game plan.
 
“Playing France away provides a unique learning experience, bringing new challenges - both on and off field - for the players as they continue to develop through the player pathway. As a squad we are really looking forward to taking on this new and exciting challenge.”

England Women U20 games 2017-2018

England Women U20 44 - 0 Army

Tries: Clarke (3), Murray (2), Perry, Stoeger-Goddard, Roberts Cons: Attwood (2)

France Women U20 v England Women U20

Stadium Nord, Villeneuve d’Ascq, Lille 24th February, K.O 14:00 GMT (15:00 Local time)

England Women U20 v France Women U20

Basingstoke RFC, 17th March 2018, KO 7:30pm