Three Gloucester-Hartpury players have been selected in the matchday squad for England women's U18 squad for their fixture against Wales next month.

The fixture is to celebrate 200 years since the game was first born, and will be the U18s first run out of 2023.

Rugby School will play host to the historic fixture on Sunday 5 March (1pm KO).

The three Gloucester-Hartpury representatives in James Cooper's squad are Daisy Aspinall, Sophie McQueen and Amelia Williams.

Hartpury College Junior Women's Rugby Academy Manager, Oli Wilson, is a member of the Wales U18s coaching staff to that the Gloucester-Hartpury trio will face.

Cooper commented:

“Every young woman who laced up their boots at our recent training camp put their hand up and showed they’re committed to doing what’s needed to pull on an England jersey. The coaching staff could’ve comfortably chosen any one of those 34 players to play in this milestone match against Wales, and so we’re really pleased with the strength of the matchday squad we’ve selected.

“Playing in the 200-year anniversary match against Wales will be very special for all involved and something the players will remember for years to come. I urge them to keep that in mind when they run out onto the pitch.

“Congratulations to the 23 players selected and thank you to the Centres of Excellence, clubs and colleges, coaches, parents and guardians who helped them get to this point.”

Three Gloucester-Hartpury players in England Women's U18 squad

Related News