A TRIO of Worcester players are in the England women’s squad to compete in tomorrow’s Rugby Rocks sevens tournament at Richmond Athletic Ground.

Sixways players Jenny Brightmore, Lydia Thompson and Charlotte Keane have all been included in the squad that will be coached by Barry Maddocks.

England, who are competing in their first tournament as part of a new development programme, will play the Pumas, Pink Baa Baas, Saracens and Wooden Spoons in the opening rounds.

Other teams taking part include Sweden and English Premiership champions Richmond as well as Irish and Welsh internationals in representative teams.