GRR: Super Series
The Super Series kicked off today in Canada, and the USA Women and England initiated the three-round series. After ending the first half with a Jess Wooden try to close in 22-10, England pulled away in the final 40 for the 39-13 win.
(original post on EnglandRugby.com) England Women’s Head Coach Simon Middleton has announced his starting line-up for Saturday’s Rugby Super Series opener against the USA at Calgary Rugby Park.
Nicole Heavirland is the youngest player (by a couple of years) on the USA Women’s National Team currently in Canada for the Super Series, a three-test tournament between the USA, Canada, England, and New Zealand.
As mentioned, the USA’s Super Series roster includes more players seeking their first cap than those with senior test experience. Many veterans are concentrated in the forwards, specifically in the pack: Hope Rogers, Sarah Chobot, Katy Augustyn, Stacey Bridges (who locks and flanks), Laura Miller, and Molly Kinsella.
In a few days the USA Women will assemble for their first tests since the 2014 Rugby World Cup. Twenty-six players will head to Alberta, Canada, to face World Cup champion England, runner-up Canada, and 5th place New Zealand during the Super Series (which is essentially the Nations Cup with New Zealand and South Africa swapped).