Bradford’s Georgina Roberts (Darlington Mowden Park) has been selected for the England women’s Nations Cup squad to face Canada, the United States and South Africa in July and August.
The Nations Cup squad will be captained by Lichfield's Sarah Hunter, who will lead a new-look developing England squad.
In total, there are eight players set to make their England debuts, including England under-20s captain Megan Goddard and fellow under-20 players Charlotte Keane, Leanne Riley, Abbie Scott and Amy Wilson-Hardy.
A notable ten players are graduating from the RFU’s successful divisional programme.
England assistant coach Graham Smith will act as head coach for this tour with Simon Middleton, the former Castleford Tigers and Leeds Carnegie player and defence and skills coach, stepping in as assistant coach.
They’ll be relying on the experience of Hunter, Claire Purdy, Rochelle Clark, Emma Croker, Rowena Burnfield and Claire Allan to guide a young squad against some tough opposition.
England head coach Gary Street added: “The Nations Cup is a fantastic opportunity for some of our fringe or Elite Playing Squad members to gain some invaluable experience ahead of a very important season for us.
"This tournament will certainly help to assist our strength in depth ahead of a very busy season, and that is largely down to our player pathway working so well and the work of the RFU’s divisional talent development officers.”
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