Four Leeds Rhinos players have been named in England’s initial squad for the one-off Test against Wales at AMT Headingley on Saturday.
Centre Caitlin Beevers, hooker Keara Bennett, second-row/centre Amy Hardcastle and prop Zoe Hornby are all in contention to feature on home turf. Former Leeds and Castleford stand-off Georgia Roche is also included for what will be her first game since winning the NRL Women’s Grand Final with Newcastle Knights last month. Wales are captained by Rhinos forward Bethan Dainton. She has been named in their initial squad despite suffering a sternum injury during last weekend’s defeat in France.
Wales were beaten 14-4 in Carcassonne last Sunday and their coach Tom Brindle admitted: “England are one of the top teams in the world and we know the size of the challenge. 'They are a largely unchanged squad from last year’s World Cup where they reached the semi-finals. For us, it’s about trying to do the right things, putting structures in place to develop and learn.
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