A TRIO of Worcester rugby aces will line up for the England Women’s ‘A’ team to take on reigning world champions New Zealand at Esher RFC on Tuesday (7pm).
Speedster Amber Penrith has been selected to start on the left wing, while Laura Keates is picked at loosehead prop and Gemma Sharples plays at openside flanker.
England ‘A’ take on the Black Ferns as part of a three-Test series for the New Zealanders.
New Zealand will also play England on Saturday at Esher (4pm) and at Twickenham on November 21 as part of the Investec Challenge double-header.
Entry to the game at Twickenham is free after 4.15pm for a 4.45pm kick-off.
England ‘A’ head coach Mike Barnett has selected a strong squad which includes Bristol’s Kim Oliver, Wasps’ Michaela Staniford and Richmond’s Fran Matthews, who share 70 caps between them.
Saracens’ Sonia Green will captain the side. In total, there are 11 players in the 22 who have all been capped.
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