Cokayne back as England face Canada threat in Toronto

England has recalled experienced hooker Amy Cokayne to the starting lineup to face Canada in Toronto on Friday. Cokayne, who has 94 caps, makes her first Test appearance since May's Grand Slam victory over France, replacing Bryony Field, who moves to the bench. The match puts England's 41-match unbeaten run on the line against the Rugby World Cup runners-up.

Head coach John Mitchell also brought in prop Hannah Botterman and started Abi Burton in the back row with Marlie Packer absent. Canada previously halted England's four-year winning streak with a 26-26 draw in Exeter. The match at BMO Field is expected to set a North American standalone women's rugby attendance record exceeding 14,000 spectators.