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England makes six changes for USA but Kildunne stays on bench

England have made six changes as they look to halt their two-match losing run when they face the USA in their final WXV Global Series outing in New Jersey.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:17 PM
England makes six changes for USA but Kildunne stays on bench
Key Things to Know
  • England made six changes to their starting lineup to face the United States, keeping Ellie Kildunne on the bench.
  • The Red Roses enter their final WXV Global Series match following back-to-back losses to Canada.
  • Scrum-half Flo Robinson will make her first start, with Holly Aitchison replacing Zoe Harrison at fly-half.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England head coach John Mitchell has made six changes to the starting lineup to face the United States in their final WXV Global Series match in New Jersey. The Red Roses are aiming to bounce back from consecutive defeats against Canada, which ended their 41-Test unbeaten streak. Notably, fullback Ellie Kildunne remains named among the replacements.

Among the adjustments, scrum-half Flo Robinson earns her first start, while Holly Aitchison steps in at fly-half as Zoe Harrison moves to the bench. Wing Claudia Moloney-MacDonald, centre Tatyana Heard, and front-row forwards Mackenzie Carson and Maud Muir have also been brought into the starting team.

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