TWO Worcester players have been selected to play for the England U18 Women side to face Wales U18 Women in a match that will celebrate rugby's 200-year anniversary. 

Saturday's match at Rugby School will mark 200 years since the game of rugby was born and will be live-streamed on England Rugby channels. 

Lucy Calladine and Natalee Evans, both a part of Worcester Warriors' Centre of Excellence programme, will start the contest at hooker and centre respectively, with Calladine also captaining the team. 

"Congratulations to all players selected, especially those who've been picked for the first time - they’ve worked very hard to earn the right to pull on an England shirt," said head coach James Cooper.

"This bicentenary match is a very important moment celebrating the game we all love, and so the 23 women wearing the rose on Sunday afternoon should savour what will be a highlight of their rugby journeys. 

"We’ve had great preparation in camp leading up to this match, and we’re now looking forward to taking on what I’m sure will be a strong Wales side in our first game of 2023."