Bristol Bears wing Millie David set for first England cap against Wales in Women's Six Nations
20-year-old finishes joint top of PWR try-scoring standings last season as England continue search for long-term back-three combination
Quick Look
- Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday.
- The 20-year-old, who qualifies for Australia through her father, finished joint top of the Premier 15s try-scoring standings last season and has been rewarded for her fine form.
- England continue to search for a long-term back-three combination following World Cup winner Abby Dow's retirement, with Claudia Moloney-MacDonald also starting on the wing and Ellie Kildunne restored to full-back.
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Why It Matters
England are rebuilding their back-three combination following the retirement of World Cup winner Abby Dow. The team has been experimenting with selections as they look to establish a long-term pairing ahead of future competitions.
Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first international cap against Wales in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday as England shake up their selection once more. David has been rewarded for her fine form in the PWR as England continue to search for a long-term back-three combination in the wake of World Cup winner Abby Dow's retirement. The 20-year-old, who also qualifies for Australia through her father, finished joint top of the English top flight's try-scoring standings last season and has shone despite her club's disappointing campaign. Claudia Moloney-MacDonald is on the other wing with Ellie Kildunne, who scored two tries from the wing against Scotland, restored to her usual full-back role.
Open Questions
- Where will the match against Wales be played?
- Who will start at centre?
