England Women Sevens squad for Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series
James Bailey has named his side for the first leg of the Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series which kicks off in Malemort, France this weekend (17 – 18 June).
With Abbie Brown unavailable through injury (hamstring), the squad includes uncapped England Sevens development player Olivia Jones. Bristol second row Jones has represented England U20 five times, including their two most recent games against France in March.
The remaining 11 names have all played on the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series already this season.
The two-part European series provides England with their final chance to qualify for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco in July 2018 with qualification through the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series now unlikely with England eighth in the overall standings following five of the six rounds.
England faces Ireland, Italy, and Portugal in Pool C with all games live streamed via http://www.rugbyeurope.eu/competitions/2017-womens-sevens-grand-prix-series.
England Women Sevens coach James Bailey said: “This is a strong squad of players who have gained valuable experience on the world circuit over the course of the season.
“It is vitally important that we perform well in this two-leg Series to earn qualification for the World Cup next year and we will be looking to make a positive start this weekend.”
The second leg of the Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series takes place in Kazan, Russia on 8-9 July.
England Women Sevens squad, Malemort
Natasha Brennan
Katie Mason
Alice Richardson-Watmore
Millie Wood
Olivia Jones
Deborah Fleming
Heather Fisher
Kelly Smith
Lotte Clapp
Jo Richardson-Watmore
Holly Aitchison
Chantelle Miell
Schedule Pool C (all times in BST and games available via www.rugbyeurope.eu)
Saturday 17 June
v Portugal, 9.44am
v Italy, 12.29pm
v Ireland, 3.14pm
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