Red Roses team to play Scotland in Leicester

Jade Shekells will earn her first Red Roses start on Saturday as John Mitchell makes nine changes to his side to face Scotland at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. The Gloucester-Hartpury back debuted for England in the opening round win of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations against Italy and will partner fellow Olympian Megan Jones in the centre. Lucy Packer and Holly Aitchison line-up in the half-back positions with Claudia MacDonald joining Abby Dow and Ellie Kildunne in the back three. Props Kelsey Clifford and Sarah Bern are promoted from the bench with Lark Atkin-Davies remaining at hooker. Second row Rosie Galligan also starts, linking up with Abbie Ward.  Vice-captain Marlie Packer returns in the seven jersey and Maddie Feaunati is back at Number 8. Captain Zoe Aldcroft retains her place at blindside flanker. 

A first start for Jade Shekells 🌹

Head coach John Mitchell has named his match day squad for our #GuinnessW6N match against Scotland.@O2 | #WearTheRose

— Red Roses (@RedRosesRugby) April 16, 2025