Harriet Millar-Mills returns at second-row for England Women as Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Friday’s Grand Slam decider against France Women in Vannes.
Bristol forward Millar-Mills, who scored twice in England’s opening 32-0 win over Scotland Women, starts in place of the injured Abbie Scott, while Poppy Cleall comes onto the bench in the only other change.
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Bemand’s side can clinch a Grand Slam with victory at Stade de la Rabine but – although France lost 10-8 to Wales – a victory for Les Bleues will see them regain the title they last won in 2014 thanks to their superior points difference.
Amber Reed, player of the match in last week’s 20-13 win over Wales, continues at fly-half alongside double try-scorer Ceri Large and Bemand is confident his charges will make life difficult for the physical French women.
“We set a high bar for ourselves and we are where we wanted to be at this point in the tournament,” Bemand said.
“Our ambition is to go to France and win. France will step up their physicality. We’re ready for that but remember, they’ve got to deal with us.”
England Women to face France Women:
15. Katie Mason 14. Lydia Thompson 13. Lauren Cattell 12. Ceri Large 11. Lotte Clapp 10. Amber Reed 9. La Toya Mason
1. Rochelle Clark 2. Emma Croker 3. Vickii Cornborough 4. Emily Braund 5. Tamara Taylor 6. Harriet Millar-Mills 7. Izzy Noel-Smith 8. Sarah Hunter
Replacements:
16. Amy Cokayne 17. Heather Kerr 18. Bianca Dawson 19. Poppy Leitch 20. Poppy Cleall 21. Bianca Blackburn 22. Leanne Riley 23. Ruth Laybourn
Click here to view the complete 2016 Women’s Six Nations fixture list.
