Head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have selected their England U21 Women’s matchday squad to face Spain senior women this weekend.
Ahead of the Six Nations Women’s U21 Series, England U21 Women face Las Leonas at Estadio El Pantano, Villajoyosa in an uncapped fixture this Saturday (15:00 BST). The fixture will be available to stream on FER’s YouTube channel.
Gloucester-Hartpury back-row forward Sophie McQueen captains the U21 side for the first time in Alicante.
In preparation for the fixture, Lewis and McKenna will be supported by PDG Coaching Lead Benny Williams and Amber Reed.
England U21 Women face Scotland (11:00 BST kick-off) at the Hive Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday 18th April to open their Six Nations Women’s U21 Series.
LJ Lewis said: “This group has shown courage in attacking every challenge put in front of them so far, showing commitment to improving with a mindset has been exceptional in our preparation.
“The connections built on and off the field have translated into the intensity we’re seeing in training and in how we want to play the game. The way our players have bonded and taken ownership through strong leadership has set a standard we want to maintain.
“Facing Spain’s senior side is an exciting and important test for us. It gives this group a chance to experience the physicality and game understanding required at the next level, while showcasing the identity and values we’re continuing to embed as we build towards the Six Nations.”
Tickets to England’s Six Nations Women’s U21 Series home fixtures against Ireland and France are available now.
England U21 Women’s team to face Spain (includes club, community club and previous U20 caps)
15 Lauren Bailey (Bristol Bears, Dings Crusaders, uncapped)
14 Grace White (Trailfinders Women, Winscombe RFC, 1 cap)
13 Millie Hyett (Bristol Bears, Evesham RFC, 8 caps)
12 Molly Bunker (Gloucester-Hartpury, Havant RFC, 2 caps)
11 Solana Shaw de Leon (Harlequins, Sutton and Epsom, uncapped)
10 Ella Cromack (Harlequins, Reading RFC, 7 caps)
9 Amelia MacDougall (Saracens, Old Albanian RFC, 7 caps)
1 Amelia Williams (Loughborough Lightning, Medway RFC, 10 caps)
2 Hayley Jones (Trailfinders Women, Ealing Trailfinders, uncapped)
3 Aisha Jah (Bristol Bears, Mansfield, uncapped)
4 Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders Women, Dartford Valley Rugby Club, 3 caps)
5 Grace Keel (Harlequins, North Bristol, uncapped)
6 Zoë Dare (Exeter Chiefs, Cullompton RFC, uncapped)
7 Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury, Chippenham RFC, 3 caps)
8 Haidee Head (Trailfinders Women, Easts Tigers Rugby Union, uncapped)
Replacements
16 Lucy Simpson (Gloucester-Hartpury, Rams RFC, 3 caps)
17 Zara Green (Harlequins, Lewes RFC, 2 caps)
18 Ruby Winstanley (Harlequins, Guildfordians RFC, uncapped)
19 Tamsin Baynes (Loughborough Lightning, Market Harborough RFC, uncapped)
20 Seren Coombs (London Irish Ladies, Jersey RFC, uncapped)
21 Kaya Acton (Loughborough Lightning, Hull Ionians RFC, uncapped)
22 Poppy Love (Trailfinders Women, Grasshoppers RFC, 2 caps)
23 Natalee Evans (Bristol Bears, Shrewsbury RFC, uncapped)
24 Francesca Welsher (Exeter University, Winscombe, uncapped)
25 Alice Bennett (Loughborough University, Peterborough RUFC, uncapped)
26 Jo Vosakiwaiwai (Harlequins, Andover RFC, uncapped)
England U21 Women’s 2026 Six Nations Series fixtures
Round 1 – Scotland vs. England – Saturday 18th April, 11:00 BST kick-off – Hive Stadium, Edinburgh
Round 2 – England vs. Ireland – Saturday 2nd May, 15:00 BST kick-off – Nick Newbold Stadium, Coventry
Round 3 – England vs. France – Sunday 10th May, 15:00 BST kick-off – Goldington Road, Bedford
With thanks to the RFU
