Overview
- England named a reshaped XV for Wales, which they face Saturday at a sold‑out Ashton Gate in Bristol with more than 25,000 expected.
- Highly rated Bristol wing Millie David will win her first cap, reflecting form that includes 26 Premiership tries across two seasons.
- England’s second row remains patched together after Lilli Ives Campion’s knee issue, with flanker Abi Burton partnering Delaney Burns as senior locks Zoe Stratford, Abbie Ward and Rosie Galligan miss out through pregnancy and Morwenna Talling is injured.
- Selection tweaks include Ellie Kildunne back to full-back, Holly Aitchison starting at fly-half, and Claudia Moloney‑MacDonald on the wing as Jess Breach moves to the bench.
- Wales turn to Bethan Lewis as captain after Kate Williams’ injury, and flanker Alisha Joyce returns on the bench 158 days after giving birth, as the world champions ride a 35‑Test winning streak.