England’s Women’s Rugby Team faces significant challenges ahead of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations following the withdrawal of two key players. Hannah Botterman and May Campbell both require surgery, impacting their availability for the tournament.
Injury Updates
Hannah Botterman, a prop, is set to undergo a second ankle surgery due to an injury sustained while playing for Bristol in December. May Campbell, a hooker for Saracens, will also have knee surgery next week.
Reinforcements Joining the Squad
In light of these injuries, England has called up additional players to strengthen the squad. Delaney Burns from Bristol and Liz Crake from Saracens will join the team as cover.
Other Team Changes
England is also dealing with the absence of back-row player Alex Matthews. She has been ruled out of the upcoming match against Scotland, set for Saturday, due to a shoulder injury. Matthews sustained this injury during the recent 33-12 victory over Ireland.
Upcoming Matches
The England team is expected to announce its lineup for the match against Scotland later today. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the squad adapts to these changes in preparation for the Women’s Six Nations.
- Injured Players:
- Hannah Botterman – Ankle surgery
- May Campbell – Knee surgery
- Alex Matthews – Shoulder injury
- Reinforcements:
- Delaney Burns – Bristol
- Liz Crake – Saracens
