England begin their countdown to home Rugby World Cup next year with Test against France at Kingsholm Stadium.
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The selection of tough September Tests against France and New Zealand before WXV1 in Canada shows John Mitchell wants to challenge his side over the next year. Flanker Sadia Kabeya and centre Megan Jones ended the campaign as important players, but injuries have ruled them out of the entire autumn campaign, with lock Catherine O'Donnell joining them on the sidelines.
On the bench, England Under-20 captain and second row Lilli Ives Campion is set to make her senior debut, with the Red Roses light in the lock department.Six players in the matchday squad play their rugby for Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury - including prop Maud Muir, who played in the 2022 Six Nations game against Wales.
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