US EditionEngland Unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup Opener Against the USA
England's unchanged lineup aims to build on dominant warm-up form as 40,000 fans are set to witness their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States.
- England's women's rugby team, led by coach John Mitchell, will open their 2025 World Cup campaign against the United States on August 22 at Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
- Mitchell named an unchanged squad after England's strong 40-6 warm-up win over France, reflecting the team's confident buildup and professional status compared to many rivals.
- The tournament features 16 teams with historic firsts like Brazil's debut, three female head coaches, and a record attendance expected for the September 27 final at Twickenham.
- Over 375,000 tickets across all matches have been purchased, with Mitchell praising Sunderland as an excellent host city and expressing excitement about achieving a record attendance for the tournament’s opening game.
- England enters the tournament as favorites after finishing second to New Zealand in five of the previous six World Cup finals, aiming to break a decade-long streak without claiming the title with their experienced and talented squad.
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England unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the USA
England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged team from their final warm-up game for their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland on Friday.
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