The England side to face USA in the Transatlantic Quad Series this Wednesday has been named.  

The fixture kicks-off at 17:30 BST on Wednesday 24 July at Cardiff Arms Park, and will be streamed live on RugbyPass TV.

Lucy Finch resumes her captaincy this week following England’s narrow 33-36 reverse against Canada last Friday, while Sarah Parry also maintains her role as vice-captain.  

Emma Gerrard, Evie Haskell, Freya McGinlay and Lucy Lawford are brought in for their maiden U20 caps, with replacements Isabelle Jacques, Lottie Ball and Poppy Love also in line for their first bows.

With 22 of the matchday 23 that faced Canada gaining their first U20 caps, a valiant comeback effort saw England score all their points in the second period. Tries came through Thea Sylvester, Bethan Candlin, Zara Green, Daisy Aspinall, a penalty try and Molly Bunker added six points from the boot.

James Cooper said: “Our last matchday was a fantastic experience for this new crop of players, the majority of whom were gaining their first minutes at U20 level. We’re delighted to now award Emma, Evie, Freya and Lucy their first starts this week and give these players a valuable platform to express their rugby talents and implement our brand of Women’s Pathway rugby.  

“The second-half showing against Canada spoke volumes about the determination and expression these players possess, it’s a credit to them given the short amount of time we’ve had together.  

“We’ll be expecting more of the same this Wednesday and look for continuity in our approach to what will be another very challenging task against USA.”

England U20 Women team to face USA (including U20 caps)

Starting

15. Jess Doyle (North East, 1 cap)  

14. Emma Gerrard (Northumbria University, uncapped)

13. Sarah Parry (vc) (Harlequins, 1 cap)

12. Molly Bunker (Hartpury College, 1 cap)

11. Daisy Aspinall (Hartpury College, 1 cap)

10. Emily Lunn (Henley College, 1 cap)

9. Evie Haskell (Mansfield RFC, uncapped)

1. Keira Muir (Oaklands College, 1 cap)  

2. Heidi Pashaei-Tarighoun (SGS Filton College, 1 cap)  

3. Ruby Winstanley (Harlequins, 1 cap)

4. Thea Sylvester (Trailfinders Women, 1 cap)  

5. Freya McGinlay (Hartpury College , uncapped)

6. Lucy Lawford (Saracens Women, uncapped)

7. Abbie Hart (Loughborough College, 1 cap)

8. Lucy Finch (c) (Loughborough Lightning, 1 cap)

Replacements

16. Lucy Simpson (Hartpury College, 1 cap)

17. Isabelle Jacques (Bristol Bears Women, uncapped)

18. Zara Green (Harlequins, 1 cap)

19. Jasmine Adonri (City of Oxford College, 1 cap)

20. Lottie Ball (Henley College, uncapped)

21. Poppy Love (Walcats RFC, uncapped)

22. Becca Jackson (Hartpury College, 1 cap)

23. Tilly Pulfer (Exeter College, 1 cap)

England Transatlantic Quad Series fixtures

England 33-36 Canada

Wednesday 24th July 2024 – England vs. USA – 17:30 BST kick-off – Cardiff Arms Park