England name unchanged XV for World Cup opener
Summary
England's women's rugby team has announced the same starting lineup for their first World Cup match against the United States. The game will take place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland with an expected record attendance of over 40,000 fans. England is currently on a long winning streak and considered strong contenders for the tournament.Key Facts
- England will play the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States.
- The starting team is unchanged from their last game against France on August 9.
- Zoe Aldcroft will captain the England team at the World Cup, playing in the position of blind-side flanker.
- Alex Matthews and Emily Scarratt, both World Cup winners, are part of the lineup, with Scarratt potentially playing in her fifth World Cup.
- A record crowd of over 40,000 people is expected at the Stadium of Light for the match.
- England has a current winning streak of 27 matches, last losing a game in the 2022 World Cup final against New Zealand.
- Head coach John Mitchell expressed excitement for the team's campaign and acknowledged Sunderland’s support as host city.
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