Wales, England and Women's Six Nations
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A record crowd awaits as Wales take on the might of England at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
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There were poignant tries for debutant Abi Burton, who fought back from an induced coma in 2022, and Wales-born Meg Jones, who was playing her first Red Roses game since her parents passed away.
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Fast forward three years and Burton is, quite incredibly, an England try scorer. She came off the bench in the second half against Wales and bundled over the line in the 73rd minute, helping the Red Roses to a thumping 67-12 victory at the Principality Stadium.
GB Sevens player Jade Shekells could make her XV-a-side debut for England on Sunday after being named on the bench against Italy.
England coach John Mitchell has picked five uncapped players in his squad for their Six Nations opener against Italy in York on Sunday.