MacDonald named in Red Roses squad

By Mark Stevens
29/8/22

Exeter Chiefs Women’s newcomer Claudia MacDonald has been named in Simon Middleton’s 35-player England Women’s squad ahead of this weekend’s Test match against USA in Exeter.

The Red Roses will play the Eagles at Sandy Park Stadium on Saturday, September 3 (3pm) in their first of two Summer Nations Series matches.

Head coach Middleton’s side have been training at Pennyhill Park throughout August and meet up in Exeter today to fine-tune their preparations in Devon.

Wing Abby Dow is included as she continues her rehabilitation with the group.

Following the meeting with Rob Cain’s USA, England will then host Wales at Ashton Gate, Bristol on Wednesday 14 September (KO 7.30pm).

Tickets for both matches are available here.

Middleton said: “We’ve had a good month of preparation at Pennyhill Park where the players have worked extremely hard.

“We’ve reduced the squad to 35 ahead of this weekend’s match. Those not selected in this squad remain very much part of the wider World Cup training squad and in contention. We feel it’s best for them to return to their clubs for their own pre-seasons and we will of course be monitoring and in touch throughout.

“We’re looking forward to spending the week in Exeter ahead of what is an exciting game.”

Forwards

Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury)

Sarah Beckett (Gloucester-Hartpury)

Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears)

Hannah Botterman (Saracens)

Shaunagh Brown (Harlequins)

Bryony Cleall (Wasps)

Poppy Cleall (Saracens)

Amy Cokayne (Harlequins)

Vickii Cornborough (Harlequins)

Lark Davies (Bristol Bears)

Vicky Fleetwood (Saracens)

Rosie Galligan (Harlequins)

Sarah Hunter (Loughborough Lightning)

Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning)

Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury)

Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury)

Cath O’Donnell (Loughborough Lightning)

Marlie Packer (Saracens)

Connie Powell (Gloucester-Hartpury)

Morwenna Talling (Loughborough Lightning)

Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears)

Backs

Holly Aitchison (Saracens)

Jess Breach (Saracens)

Zoe Harrison (Saracens)

Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury)

Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury)

Leanne Infante (Saracens)

Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins)

Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs)

Sarah McKenna (Saracens)

Lucy Packer (Harlequins)

Amber Reed (Bristol Bears)

Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning)

Emily Scarratt (Loughborough Lightning)

Lydia Thompson (University of Worcester Warriors)

Abby Dow (Wasps; rehabilitation)