Kildunne to face France in final World Cup warm-up

Published: 8/7/2025
Kildunne to face France in final World Cup warm-up
England's World player of the year, Ellie Kildunne, returns from injury to face France in a crucial Women's Rugby World Cup warm-up match. With 11 changes to the starting line-up and captain Zoe Aldcroft back in the mix, England aims to continue their impressive winning streak. Despite injuries to key players like Emily Scarratt, head coach John Mitchell is focused on performance over outcome as England gears up for the World Cup campaign starting on August 22.