Baxter Named On The Wing For Ireland V England

Ireland Women’s Head Coach Philip Doyle has made two changes to the side that earned a hard fought victory against Wales in Round 2 of the RBS Women’s 6 Nations Championship.

Ulster’s Ashleigh Baxter comes in to the starting line up on the wing replacing Hannah Casey and squad rotation means Stacey-Lea Kennedy joins Amy Davis on the bench in favour of Munster’s Gillian Bourke at hooker. The only other change to the match day 23 sees Laura Guest come into the replacements in place of Paula Fitzpatrick.

Niamh Briggs and Larissa Muldoon, who came into the side after the opening round, are retained at full-back and scrum-half respectively.

Doyle commented, "The team showed great character to secure the win against Wales but they are in for a huge test this weekend facing England at Twickenham.  England will be smarting from last year's defeat and are a quality side who have shown their power and skill already in this Championship.”