John Bateman is due to captain England's Academy side at Odsal
Four Bradford Thunderbirds – Lauren Stallwood, Amy Hardcastle, Kirsty Moroney and Rachel Twibill – have been named in the England women’s squad to face France at Odsal on Friday (4.30pm).
It is the curtain raiser to the England Academy clash against France, which features the Bulls’ John Bateman (6.30).
Admission is £3.
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