Women's Six Nations R3 - Team News: England vs Wales, Italy vs Scotland, France vs Ireland

England currently sit at the top of the table on points difference, following an emphatic dismantling of Scotland this past weekend in Edinburgh. John Mitchell's side pulled no punches from their trip North of the border, as a 12-try rout racked up a colossal 84-7 score-line and a 35th straight Test match win for the World Champions.

France also impressed all onlookers upon their latest outing, as they defeated Wales 38-7 in Cardiff. There was also a first tournament win for Ireland, as Scott Bemand's side handed Italy a 57-20 defeat in Galway. The teams have been confirmed for the third round of the tournament, and we've compiled all the news to get you up to speed before the Championship resumes tomorrow afternoon.

England women's national rugby union team head coach John Mitchell has made seven changes to his starting XV for Round 3 of the Women's Six Nations Championship, as the Red Roses prepare to face Wales women's national rugby union team at a sold-out Ashton Gate Stadium.

The headline selection sees uncapped winger Millie David handed her first start, rewarded for outstanding domestic form. Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Holly Aitchison return to the starting side, while Mackenzie Carson earns her first start of the Championship in the front row.

In the pack, Delaney Burns returns for her first England appearance since 2023, and experienced prop Sarah Bern also comes back into the XV. Centurion flanker Marlie Packer is promoted from the bench after her try-scoring display against Scotland.

Wales make two changes of their own, with Bethan Lewis captaining the side in place of injured skipper Kate Williams. Branwen Metcalfe earns her first Six Nations start in the back row, while Keira Bevan returns at scrum-half. The Welsh front five remains unchanged for a third consecutive Test, with continuity a key theme, while the back three once again features Jasmine Joyce, Seren Singleton and Kayleigh Powell.

A major talking point is the return of Alisha Joyce to the matchday squad, with the experienced back-rower poised for her first international appearance since becoming a parent.

1 Mackenzie Carson, 2 Amy Cokayne, 3 Sarah Bern, 4 Abi Burton, 5 Delaney Burns, 6 Sadia Kabeya, 7 Marlie Packer, 8 Maddie Feaunati, 9 Lucy Packer, 10 Holly Aitchison, 11 Claudia Moloney-MacDonald, 12 Helena Rowland, 13 Megan Jones (c), 14 Millie David, 15 Ellie Kildunne

Replacements: 16 Connie Powell, 17 Kelsey Clifford, 18 Maud Muir, 19 Haineala Lutui, 20 Demelza Short, 21 Flo Robinson, 22 Zoe Harrison, 23 Jess Breach

1 Gwenllian Pyrs, 2 Kelsey Jones, 3 Sisilia Tuipulotu, 4 Jorja Aiono, 5 Gwen Crabb, 6 Branwen Metcalfe, 7 Bethan Lewis (c), 8 Bryonie King, 9 Keira Bevan, 10 Lleucu George, 11 Jasmine Joyce, 12 Courtney Keight, 13 Hannah Dallavalle, 14 Seren Singleton, 15 Kayleigh Powell

Replacements: 16 Molly Reardon, 17 Maisie Davies, 18 Donna Rose, 19 Georgia Evans, 20 Alisha Joyce, 21 Seren Lockwood, 22 Jenna De Vera, 23 Catherine Richards

Italy women's national rugby union team head coach Fabio Roselli has named his Round 3 side for the Women's Six Nations Championship, as they host Scotland women's national rugby union team at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

The headline selection sees experienced prop Silvia Turani return to the starting XV at loosehead, where she will reach a major milestone of 50 international caps. She packs down alongside Vittoria Vecchini at hooker and Vittoria Zanette at tighthead. In the second row, Giordana Duca returns to partner Valeria Fedrighi, while the back row remains unchanged with captain Elisa Giordano joined by flankers Francesca Sgorbini and Alissa Ranuccini.

There is a reshuffle in the backs, with Sofia Stefan and Veronica Madia forming the half-back pairing. Michela Sillari starts at outside centre alongside Sara Mannini, while Alyssa D'Incà shifts to the wing in a back three completed by Aura Muzzo and Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi.

Scotland make limited changes as they head to Parma, with head coach Sione Fukofuka retaining a largely settled core after their clash with England. Captain Rachel Malcolm continues at number eight, leading a pack that includes front-rower Demi Swann in her first Championship start, alongside Lana Skeldon and Elliann Clarke.

In the back row, Malcolm is joined by Eva Donaldson and Rachel McLachlan, while the engine room pairing of Emma Wassell and Hollie Cunningham remains unchanged. The half-backs see Leia Brebner-Holden partner Helen Nelson, with an unchanged midfield of Meryl Smith and Lucia Scott. The back three features Francesca McGhie, Shona Campbell and Chloe Rollie.

1 Silvia Turani, 2 Vittoria Vecchini, 3 Vittoria Zanette, 4 Valeria Fedrighi, 5 Giordana Duca, 6 Francesca Sgorbini, 7 Alissa Ranuccini, 8 Elisa Giordano (c), 9 Sofia Stefan, 10 Veronica Madia, 11 Alyssa D'Incà, 12 Sara Mannini, 13 Michela Sillari, 14 Aura Muzzo, 15 Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi

Replacements: 16 Chiara Cheli, 17 Gaia Maris, 18 Alessia Pilani, 19 Alessandra Frangipani, 20 Margherita Tonellotto, 21 Alia Bitonci, 22 Emma Stevanin, 23 Francesca Granzotto

1 Demi Swann, 2 Lana Skeldon, 3 Elliann Clarke, 4 Emma Wassell, 5 Hollie Cunningham, 6 Eva Donaldson, 7 Rachel McLachlan, 8 Rachel Malcolm (c), 9 Leia Brebner-Holden, 10 Helen Nelson, 11 Shona Campbell, 12 Meryl Smith, 13 Lucia Scott, 14 Francesca McGhie, 15 Chloe Rollie

Replacements: 16 Elis Martin, 17 Leah Bartlett, 18 Molly Poolman, 19 Holland Bogan, 20 Louise McMillan, 21 Alex Stewart, 22 Rianna Darroch, 23 Rachel Phillips

France women's national rugby union team head coach François Ratier has named his Round 3 side for the Women's Six Nations Championship, with a reshaped XV set to face Ireland women's national rugby union team at the Stade Marcel-Michelin.

Ratier has made two enforced changes following last week’s win over Wales, with both adjustments aimed at adding greater physicality to the French lineup. In the pack, Ambre Mwayembe comes into the starting side at loosehead prop, replacing Yllana Brosseau, who moves to the bench after recovering from an ankle issue. Mwayembe joins Mathilde Lazarko and Assia Khalfaoui in the front row.

The second change sees Teani Feleu promoted into the starting XV in midfield, replacing the injured Gabrielle Vernier. Feleu partners emerging centre Aubane Rousset in a reshaped midfield combination. The back row remains unchanged, with captain Manaé Feleu joined by Axelle Berthoumieu and Léa Champon. In the half-backs, Pauline Bourdon Sansus continues alongside Carla Arbez, while the back three features Léa Murie, Rousset on the wing, and Pauline Barrat at full-back.

Ireland women's national rugby union team head coach Scott Bemand has named an unchanged starting backline for their Round 3 clash with France at the Stade Marcel-Michelin. Following their nine-try win over Italy, Ireland retain the same back three of Stacey Flood, Béibhinn Parsons and debutant Robyn O’Connor, while the midfield pairing of Aoife Dalton and Nancy McGillivray also remains intact.

In the half-backs, Emily Lane and Dannah O’Brien continue their partnership at scrum-half and fly-half respectively. The pack is largely settled, with Ellena Perry, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald and Linda Djougang in the front row. The only change sees Dorothy Wall move into the second row alongside Fiona Tuite.

1 Ambre Mwayembe, 2 Mathilde Lazarko, 3 Assia Khalfaoui, 4 Kiara Zago, 5 Madoussou Fall Raclot, 6 Axelle Berthoumieu, 7 Manaé Feleu (c), 8 Léa Champon, 9 Pauline Bourdon Sansus, 10 Carla Arbez, 11 Léa Murie, 12 Teani Feleu, 13 Aubane Rousset, 14 Anaïs Grando, 15 Pauline Barrat

Replacements: 16 Élisa Riffonneau, 17 Yllana Brosseau, 18 Rose Bernadou, 19 Cloé Correa, 20 Siobhan Soqeta, 21 Charlotte Escudero, 22 Alexandra Chambon, 23 Lina Queyroi

1 Ellena Perry, 2 Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald, 3 Linda Djougang, 4 Dorothy Wall, 5 Fiona Tuite, 6 Brittany Hogan, 7 Erin King (c), 8 Aoife Wafer, 9 Emily Lane, 10 Dannah O’Brien, 11 Robyn O’Connor, 12 Nancy McGillivray, 13 Aoife Dalton, 14 Béibhinn Parsons, 15 Stacey Flood

Replacements: 16 Neve Jones, 17 Niamh O’Dowd, 18 Eilís Cahill, 19 Ruth Campbell, 20 Sam Monaghan, 21 Katie Whelan, 22 Eve Higgins, 23 Anna McGann