England women’s Six Nations match against Italy is expected to be played in front around 10,000 people, setting a new record attendance for a home non-World Cup game.
The Red Roses are three bonus-point wins from three so far in the 2019 Women’s Six Nations as they prepare to face unbeaten Italy at Sandy Park, Exeter in the fourth round.
Your #RedRoses team to face Italy on Saturday in the @Womens6Nations, LIVE on @SkySports from 12:05 GMT 🌹
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) March 7, 2019
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Having surpassed 110 caps in this year’s Six Nations campaign, Sarah Hunter of Loughborough Lightning returns to the starting line-up as captain.
Emily Scarratt, also of Loughborough Lightning, is named at centre having missed the Red Roses clash against Wales in the third round through injury.
After being selected as a replacement against Wales, Worcester Valkyries’ hooker Lark Davies will start as hooker in an otherwise unchanged front row.