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Amy Cokayne will make her first appearance WXV Global Series 2026 when the Red Roses face each other Canada in Toronto on Friday night.
The prostitute missed the September games against Australia, Canada and New Zealand through injury. She is joined in the starting XV by her new one Sale Sharks teammate, Tatjana Heard.
Hannah Botterman and Abi Burton are the only other changes to the starting side that beat the Black Ferns 26-19 at the final time out.
Bristol Bears Striker Demelza Short could make her first substitute appearance of the autumn, while Sadia Kabeya also returns after injury ruled her out of the clash at the Allianz Stadium.
The last time these two teams met, Canada ended England’s winning streak with a 26-26 draw at Sandy Park. Friday’s clash at BMO Field will set a new attendance record for a stand-alone women’s rugby game in North America.
Red Roses head coach John Mitchell said: “The first Test in Exeter provided us with a valuable opportunity to test our game under pressure and identify where we can improve. As we continue to build towards 2029, our focus is on raising our level, strengthening our bonds and continuing to develop as a team.
“Playing in Toronto presents a different environment and challenge, and we are excited about the opportunity to express our game, improve our performance and continue to grow as the Red Roses. We look forward to the challenge of another Test.”
Red Roses Matchday 23 vs Canada | WXV Global Series 2026
15 Ellie Kildunne (Bristol Bears, 65 games)
14 Jess Breach (Saracens, 59 games)
13 Megan Jones (Trailfinders Women, 41 games, captain)
12 Tatyana Heard (Sharks Sale, 37 appearances)
11 Claudia Moloney-MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 43 games)
10 Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 73 games)
9 Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 47 caps)
1 Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 65 appearances)
2 Amy Cokayne (Sale Sharks, 94 drops)
3 Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 87 games)
4 Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 32 drops)
5 Lilli Ives Campion (Loughborough Lightning, 11 games)
6 Abi Burton (Trailfinders Women, 12 games)
7 Alex Matthews (Gloucester Hartpury, 84 games)
8 Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 30 games)
Substitutions
16 Bryony Field (Saracens, 3 games)
17 Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester Hartpury, 31 games)
18 Maud Muir (Gloucester Hartpury, 56 games)
19 Demelza Short (Bristol Bears, 4 drops)
20 Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 34 games)
21 Natasha Hunt (Gloucester Hartpury, 91 games)
22 Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 54 games)
23 Emma Singh (Gloucester Hartpury, 17 games)