TWO Worcester players have been named on the bench as England women's academy take on Canada Under 19s in Vancouver today.

Stephanie Cousins and Laura Keates will be replacements in a side captained by Lichfield hooker Ollie Poore.

England's Under 19s take on Canada twice in the next five days with the second match scheduled for Sunday.

The women's world cup awaits in August and September.

Coach Gary Street said the players were looking forward to facing new opposition.