England take on both Italy (15:00 BST) and Ireland (17:00 BST) on Friday 11 April in two 35-minute matches. 

Fly half Katherine Dyke will lead the team as captain against Italy on her second cap, while tournament captain Hayley Jones assumes the role against Ireland.   

Summer Charlesworth, Charlotte Coyle and Maisie Masquelier are all in line for their first capped appearances this Friday. 

Supporters can stream the U18 Festival live on the Six Nations U20 YouTube channel, with tickets available at all three match days of the women’s festival free of charge. 

James Cooper said: “Heading into these opening games, our processes have been focused on what we can control and improve after our last outing in Dublin. The experience for those involved was crucial in rising to the expectations of international Test rugby, and our players are more determined than ever.  

“Friday is an opportunity for our team to express their capabilities within our framework of always keeping the ball moving and playing into space connected as a unit. The squad is excited to put these principles into play and match the intensity necessary for the Six Nations tournament.” 

Team to face Italy (school/college & U18 caps) 

15. Hannah Smyth (Hartpury College, 4 caps) 

14. Jo Vosakiwaiwai (City of Oxford College, 5 caps) 

13. Summer Charlesworth (City of Oxford College, uncapped) 

12. Charlotte Brookes (Cranleigh School, 1 cap) 

11. Lily Pereira dos Santos (Oakland College, 1 cap) 

10. Katherine Dyke (Exeter College, 1 cap) 

9. Charlotte Coyle (Leighton Park, uncapped) 

1. Isla Pomroy (City of Oxford College, 3 caps) 

2. Harli Stanton (Loughborough College, 1 cap) 

3. Isabel van der Straaten (Mossbourne Community Academy, 5 caps) 

4. Grace Keel (SGS College, 1 cap) 

5. Tamsin Baynes (Loughborough College, 5 caps) 

6. Seren Coombs (Le Rocquier School, 1 cap) 

7. Joy Okechukwu (Peter Symonds College, 1 cap) 

8. Maisie Masquelier (Exeter College, uncapped) 

Replacements 

16. Hayley Jones (Henley College, 5 caps) 

17. Sylvia Gallagher-Ball (Loughborough College, 1 cap) 

18. Demelza Short (Blundells School, 1 cap) 

19. Ashton Adcock (Loughborough College, 5 caps) 

20. Josephine Harris (City of Oxford College, 1 cap) 

21. Charlotte Wreford (Exeter College, 1 cap) 

Team to face Ireland (school/college & U18 caps) 

15. Eva Ladyman (Loughborough College, 1 cap) 

14. Jo Vosakiwaiwai (City of Oxford College, 5 caps) 

13. Isabelle Clist (Wellington School, 1 cap) 

12. Charlotte Wreford (Exeter College, 1 cap) 

11. Josephine Harris (City of Oxford College, 1 cap) 

10. Holly Jackson (Cardinal Newman, 1 cap) 

9. Ashton Adcock (Loughborough College, 5 caps) 

1. Aisha Jah (West Notts College, 4 caps) 

2. Hayley Jones (Henley College, 5 caps) 

3. Sylvia Gallagher-Ball (Loughborough College, 1 cap) 

4. Tamsin Baynes (Loughborough College, 5 caps) 

5. Demelza Short (Blundells School, 1 cap) 

6. Betsy Meads (Loughborough College, 1 cap) 

7. Jess Taylor (Oaklands College, 1 cap) 

8. Honey Kerslake (Exeter College, 1 cap) 

Replacements 

16. Harli Stanton (Loughborough College, 1 cap) 

17. Isabel van der Straaten (Mossbourne Community Academy, 5 caps) 

18. Seren Coombs (Le Rocquier School, 1 cap) 

19. Charlotte Coyle (Leighton Park, uncapped) 

20. Katherine Dyke (Exeter College, 1 cap) 

21. Hannah Smyth (Hartpury College, 4 caps)