England make 13 changes to starting XV to face Samoa in Women's Rugby World Cup

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28/08/2025 15:00

Marlie Packer captains Red Roses in second pool game
Helena Rowland starts at 10 after shaking off injury

Marlie Packer will captain the Red Roses against Samoa on Saturday as one of 13 changes to England's starting XV from their opening 69-7 win against the USA at the Rugby World Cup.

Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Helena Rowland, who were injured for the first game, are both named in the starting team at wing and fly-half, respectively. Holly Aitchison, who also did not play against the USA with a knock, is again absent from the matchday squad.

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