England U20 women name side to face Italy in Six Nations Summer Series

Following a 31-17 victory over Scotland in their opening game, England continue their campaign at the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence in Caerphilly this Friday (13:00 BST kick-off). All Summer Series fixtures will be streamed live on the Six Nations U20 YouTube channel. 

Lucy Calladine will captain a capped fixture for the first time, while Sophie Hopkins retains her place on the right wing in an otherwise all-changed lineup for Lewis’ side, with debutant Eva Wood joining Hopkins in the back three. 

Wood is one of six players to earn their first U20 caps for England this Friday, alongside Keevy Fitzpatrick, Haineala Lutui, Lucie Sams, Zara Green and Sarah Parry. 

England’s Summer Series concludes against France next Thursday (17th, 18:00 BST kick-off).  

England U20 Women’s team (club & U20 caps) 

15. Eva Wood (Sale Sharks, uncapped) 

14. Sophie Hopkins (Sale Sharks, 5 caps)  

13. Sarah Parry (Harlequins, , uncapped) 

12. Carmela Morrall (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps) 

11. Millie David (Bristol Bears, 6 caps) 

10. Ella Cromack (Harlequins, 5 caps) 

9. Poppy Love (Trailfinders Women, 1 cap) 

1. Chloe Flanagan (Saracens, 8 caps) 

2. Lucy Calladine (c) (Loughborough Lightning, 7 caps) 

3. Zara Green (Harlequins, uncapped) 

4. Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders Women, 1 cap) 

5. Keevy Fitzpatrick (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped) 

6. Lucie Sams (Sale Sharks, uncapped) 

7. Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury, 1 cap) 

8. Haineala Lutui (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped) 

Replacements 

16. Lucy Simpson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 1 cap)  

17. Amelia Williams (Loughborough Lightning, 8 caps)  

18. Lilly Plowman (Exeter Chiefs, 1 cap) 

19. Tyla Shirley (Harlequins, 6 caps)  

20. Maddy Page (Harlequins, 1 cap)  

21. Daisy Aspinall (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped) 

22. Molly Bunker (Gloucester-Hartpury, 1 cap) 

23. Lia Green (Loughborough Lightning, 7 caps) 

Views from camp

LJ Lewis said: “Our performance against Scotland ended in a pleasing result yet left us with areas to refine as we continue our challenging schedule.  

“Our players showcased winning moments throughout Saturday’s fixture, exploiting space with speed and earning an impressive result to kickstart our journey over the next two weeks. 

“This week, we want to speed up our connectivity and transitional skills with a refreshed side against another stern test in Italy.”