WORCESTER Warriors' Lydia Thompson has been included in the 42-player England squad for the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations.

The group will meet at St. George’s Park on Monday (6 March) for the first of two preparation camps at the East Midlands venue. 

Thompson has not featured for England since her red card in the Rugby World Cup Final back in November of 2022, but will get her chance to be back on the pitch in the England shirt when the tournament begins at the end of the tournament. 

England open their TikTok Six Nations campaign against Scotland in Newcastle (Saturday 25 March, KO 4.45pm at Kingston Park), before hosting Italy (Sunday 2 April, KO 3pm at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton).

They then travel to Cardiff to take on Wales at Cardiff Arms Park (Saturday 15 April, KO 2.15pm) before visiting Ireland (Saturday 22 April, KO 2.15pm, Musgrave Park, Cork).

All teams are again in action on ‘Super Saturday’ where England's final game of the tournament sees them host France in the team’s first standalone fixture at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 29 April, KO 1pm. 

Head coach Simon Middleton, who will take charge of the side for the final time in this tournament, said: "We’re really looking forward to the TikTok Six Nations tournament.

"There are a number of new faces in this squad and while we are missing experienced players, this is a great opportunity for these younger players and we’re looking forward to working with them.

"There is always a regeneration period after any World Cup and this one is no different. 

"Those selected have performed very well in the Allianz Premier 15s and deserve their opportunity."