Cattell back for Red Roses’ Italian job

By JAMES BREACH
PREVIEW Italy Women v England Women Today. Kick-off 5.30pm
SARACENS centre Lauren Cattell will earn her first cap for England since 2016 after she was named at outside- centre by head coach Simon Middleton in his squad to take on Italy today. Cattell last featured for England against the USA, but is named alongside Harlequins centre Rachael Burford in the midfield.
England beat Italy 56-13 the last time they met in the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup pool stages. Middleton said: “The squad are ready for what will be a physical test. We know they can be unpredictable...

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