6 Nations: Round 2 Team News

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Wales v EnglandCardiff Arms Park, Saturday 11 February, 11:30am

The headline news for England is that lock Tamara Taylor wins her 100th cap after coach Simon Middleton named an unchanged side for Saturday’s clash.

Taylor, 35, is a World Cup winner and has been one of the world’s best locks since making her debut in 2005.

Middleon said: "Wales come to the game on a roll having built a run of five wins from five. They are a tough side to play at home but we are confident in our preparation and the quality of the 23 players we are sending out on Saturday," he said.

"I was pleased with the way we refocused at half-time last week and the accuracy, discipline and execution of the game plan was far closer to the standards we are looking to achieve. It is essential this week that we don't leave that performance until the second half."

Wales make just one change with  Scarlets flanker Alisha Butchers coming in on the blindside for the injured Shona Powell-Hughes, with Sioned Harries moving across to number eight. Nia Elen Davies takes Butchers' place on the bench.Head coach Rowland Phillips says he saw little need to make any changes to his matchday squad. "I was delighted with the way the players were able to carry out our game plan under intense pressure from Italy," says the former Wales international. "They need to take that confidence and momentum into this Saturday's game in Cardiff, because England on their day will be an altogether different proposition."Wales:Dyddgu Hywel, Elen Evans, Kerin Lake, Robyn Wilkins, Adi Taviner, Elinor Snowsill, Keira Bevan, Caryl Thomas, Carys Phillips (c),  Amy Evans, Rebecca Rowe, Mel Clay, Alisha Butchers, Rachel Taylor, Sioned HarriesReplacements 16 Lowri Harries, 17 Cerys Hale, 18 Gwenllian Pyrs, 19 Siwan Lillicrap, 20 Nia Elen Davies, 21 Sian Moore, 22 Gemma Rowland ,23 Jessica Kavanagh-Williams

England:Danielle Waterman; Lydia Thompson, Emily Scarratt, Amber Reed, Amy Wilson Hardy; Katy Mclean, Natasha Hunt; Rochelle Clark, Amy Cokayne, Laura Keates; Harriet Millar-Mills, Tamara Taylor; Izzy Noel-Smith, Marlie Packer, Sarah Hunter.Replacements: Vicky Fleetwood, Justine Lucas, Sarah Bern, Zoe Aldcroft, Poppy Cleall, La Toya Mason, Emily Scott, Rachael Burford.

France v ScotlandStade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle, Saturday, 11 February, 20:00 GMT (21:00 local)

After coming so close last weekend to a win, Scotland coach Shade Munro stays largely faithful with the same team – making just one chance.

Hooker Lana Skeldon is back in the starting team replacing Rachel Malcolm, who went off with an ankle injury in Friday's 22-15 home defeat by Ireland.

The rest of the match-day 23 is unchanged. Skeldon, who is also a kicker, may prove a more than useful starter given Scotland’s wasted goal kicking opportunities last weekend .

"The players stepped up last week and really took it to Ireland for the whole 80 minutes," said Shade Munro.

"While we were disappointed to lose, the players walked off with confidence and belief that they can compete on this stage.

"Our forwards were immense and defended consistently. We also created opportunities in attack but perhaps didn't finish them off as we would hope. There are things we need to work on, but overall I'm pleased with the squad's progress.

"The focus for this week is to build on our performance. We need to sharpen up and do the basics right. Defence will once again be important as France are a physical side and a force to be reckoned, especially with vocal home support behind them."

France have made no changes to their starting team and two changes to their bench .

Caroline Boujard, who was banned for two games after a reckless tackle against England is replaced by her Marine Menager while the other bench changes sees prop Annaëlle Deshayes named

France:Jessy Trémoulière, Elodie Guiglion, Caroline Ladagnous, Elodie Poublan, Shannon Izar, Christelle le Duff, Jade le Pesq; Lise Arricastre, Gaëlle Mignot, Julie Duval, Lénaïg Corson, Audrey Forlani, Marjorie Mayans, Romane Ménager, Safi N'Diaye.Replacements: Caroline Thomas, Annaëlle Deshayes Céline Ferer, Julie Annery, Camille Cabalou, Marine Menager, Yanna Rivoalen, Patricia Carricaburu

Scotland:Chloe Rollie, Megan Gaffney, Lisa Thomson, Lisa Martin (capt), Rhona Lloyd, Helen Nelson, Sarah Law, Tracey Balmer, Lana Skeldon, Lindsey Smith, Emma Wassell, Deborah McCormack, Karen Dunbar, Louise McMillan, Jade Konkel: Replacements: Lucy Park ,Heather Lockhart, Katie Dougan, Sarah Bonar, Jemma Forsyth, Jenny Maxwell, Lauren Harris, Eilidh Sinclair

Italy v IrelandStadio Tommaso Fattori, L'Aquila, Sunday 12th Feb, 1.00pm (local time) / 12.00pm (Irish time),

Ireland make two changes to their team. Elaine Anthony moves from the replacements to partner Marie-Louise Reilly in the second row and in the backs, Hannah Tyrrell, who was involved with the Ireland  7s side last weekend at the Sydney 7s comes into the side on the right-wing.There are also two changes in the replacements, as Ciara Cooney fills the space vacated by Anthony, and Sophie Spence comes into the side as cover for the back-row.Coach Tom Tierney said "It was a very tough encounter on Friday evening in Glasgow. The Scots really put it up to us, and for the players to get that final score when it really mattered, and to come away with the 5 points from such a tough encounter is very pleasing. We've reviewed the performance against Scotland and the players are aware of the areas that they need to improve on against Italy."

Italy side is TBC

Ireland:1. Lindsay Peat (Railway Union / Leinster) 2. Leah Lyons (Highfield / Munster) 3. Ailis Egan (Old Belvedere / Leinster) 4. Elaine Anthony (Highfield / Munster) 5. Marie-Louise Reilly (Old Belvedere / Leinster) 6. Ciara Griffin (UL Bohemians / Munster) 7. Claire Molloy (Bristol / Connacht) 8. Paula Fitzpatrick (St. Mary’s College / Leinster) Captain 9. Ailsa Hughes (Railway Union / Leinster) 10. Nora Stapleton (Old Belvedere / Leinster) 11. Alison Miller (Old Belvedere / Connacht) 12. Sene Naoupu (Aylesford Bulls) 13. Jenny Murphy (Old Belvedere / Leinster) 14. Niamh Kavanagh (UL Bohemians / Munster) 15. Mairead Coyne (Galwegians / Connacht)Replacements: 16. Jennie Finlay (Old Belvedere / Leinster) 17. Ilse Van Staden (Cooke / Ulster) 18. Ciara O Connor (Galwegians / Connacht) 19. Ciara Cooney (Railway Union / Leinster) 20. Sophie Spence (Old Belvedere / Leinster) 21. Mary Healy (Galwegians / Connacht) 22. Claire Mc Laughlin (Cooke / Ulster) 23. Eimear Considine (UL Bohemians / Munster)