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Helena Rowland to win 50th cap as Red Roses hand out another debut against Italy

The Independent·Harry Latham-Coyle·28 days ago
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Helena Rowland will win her 50th cap for England against Italy rugby as John Mitchell hands a debut to Brisbane-born back row Haidee Head in Parma. The versatile Rowland has started in every backline position bar scrum half for the Red Roses since making her debut in October 2020, though has started every game of this Women’s Six Nations campaign at inside centre in the absence of Tatyana Heard. Head, meanwhile, is rewarded for her strong form since arriving at Trailfinders from the Queensland Reds. The 21-year-old qualifies for England through her mother, and will provide flanker cover from the bench. Haidee Head previously played for the Queensland Reds (Getty) Veteran No 8 Alex Matthews has been officially ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury and both Sadia Kabeya and Lilli Ives Campion are not available, with the pair rehabilitating in camp with a view to possible involvement next weekend against France.…

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