Head coach to shuffle players against Samoa

Red Roses thrash USA in opening match

England should “get everyone started” across their 32-player Rugby World Cup squad in their opening two games, says the head coach, John Mitchell, who all but confirmed there will be a raft of changes to the Red Roses matchday XV to face Samoa next Saturday.

The news came after the Red Roses’ thumping win against the USA with Emma Sing and Sarah Bern among the players not to start a match and former captain Marlie Packer among those not yet involved in a matchday squad.

Those stars are now more than likely to start the game with Mitchell saying: “We have planned our teams for the early part of the tournament.