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John Mitchell names 4 uncapped players in England's Six Nations squad

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Jade Shekells looks on during the England Red Roses training session at SGS College on March 06, 2025 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Four uncapped players have been retained in England’s final squad for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, which gets underway for the defending champions against Italy in York on Sunday.

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Trailfinders Women flanker Abi Burton, Leicester Tigers lock Charlotte Fray, Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Flo Robinson and Gloucester-Hartpury centre Jade Shekells have all been included in the 37-player squad and will hope to earn a first Test cap during the championship.

Shekells is one of 11 representatives from Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) winners Gloucester-Hartpury, who claimed their third successive title with a 34-19 defeat of Saracens in Sunday’s final at StoneX Stadium.

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      The Olympian made only three PWR appearances this season, spending most of the campaign with Great Britain Sevens and appearing in HSBC SVNS tournaments in Dubai, Cape Town, Perth and Vancouver.

      But Shekells impressed John Mitchell and his England coaches during the pre-Six Nations training camps in Bristol – remaining with the Red Roses during PWR final week – and will continue to press her claims for international recognition in 15s.

      Mitchell also confirmed on Monday that Megan Jones and Marlie Packer will act as vice-captains during the championship. Zoe Aldcroft will captain the reigning champions, who have won the last six editions of the tournament without losing a match.

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      England begin their latest title defence and the road towards their home Rugby World Cup against the Azzurre at York’s Community Stadium, a tournament venue, this Sunday.

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      “We have selected a really exciting mix of players and a squad with great depth,” Mitchell said.

      “Depth provides healthy competition as we look to evolve our combinations. It will be really good to get everyone together; this is an important week to refocus and get everyone on the same page as quickly as we can.”

      Red Roses Guinness Women’s Six Nations Squad

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      Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 58 caps) – captain
      Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 62 caps)
      Sarah Beckett (Gloucester-Hartpury, 35 caps)
      Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 66 caps)
      Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 51 caps)
      Georgia Brock (Gloucester-Hartpury, 2 caps)
      Abi Burton (Trailfinders Women, uncapped)
      May Campbell (Saracens, 1 cap)
      Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 21 caps)
      Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, 9 caps)
      Amy Cokayne (Leicester Tigers, 79 caps)
      Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 10 caps)
      Charlotte Fray (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)
      Rosie Galligan (Saracens, 19 caps)
      Lilli Ives Campion (Loughborough Lightning, 1 cap)
      Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 18 caps)
      Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 72 caps)
      Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 35 caps)
      Marlie Packer (Saracens, 108 caps)
      Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 18 caps)
      Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 69 caps)

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      Holly Aitchison (Bristol Bears, 35 caps)
      Jess Breach (Saracens, 43 caps)
      Abby Dow (Trailfinders Women, 48 caps)
      Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 54 caps)
      Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 26 caps)
      Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 76 caps)
      Megan Jones (Leicester Tigers, 21 caps)
      Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 48 caps)
      Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 32 caps)
      Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 26 caps)
      Flo Robinson (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
      Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 34 caps)
      Emily Scarratt (Loughborough Lightning, 116 caps)
      Jade Shekells (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped)
      Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury, 6 caps)
      Mia Venner (Gloucester-Hartpury, 1 cap)

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      Surprised that Venner is included, a bit lightweight in my opinion, fortunate to play in a top team. I would prefer to see future stars such as Millie David or Bonner or Laffin instead and given a chance. Barring injury, I cannot see anyone seriously being selected for a vital match on the wing before Dow, Breech or MacDonald. Then at 15 there is Kildunne with Dow or Rowland in case of injury. Any combination of these 5 constitute the best back 3 in the world.

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      CN 35 days ago

      Not a total surprise, she was invited in camp last year as a reward for her club performances and I think she has had a better season this year. Now, her debut as a 17 year old against Scotland and not receiving another cap, that was a surprise but has done well to bounce back after years of disappointment. Bonner is well overdue a selection and Millie David’s time will come. I am surprised that Connie Powell is omitted, I don’t think she has done a lot wrong

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