England Under 20s take on South Africa in preparation for the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series.

Head coach LJ Lewis has confirmed her England U20 Women’s matchday teams to face the Springbok Women’s side in Marcoussis, France this Saturday (12pm BST kick-off).

Following the conclusion of the Premiership Women’s Rugby season, England will provide matchday experience for a handful of U23 squad members to increase development opportunities for a wider base of players this weekend.

The nations meet at the National Rugby Centre south of the French capital in preparation for England’s involvement in this year’s Six Nations Women’s Summer Series.

Loughborough Lightning hooker Lucy Calladine will captain her country for the first time after being entrusted with the leadership role for 2025. Recent Premiership Women’s Rugby winner with Gloucester-Hartpury, Millie Hyett, will anchor the team in the game’s second period.

First involvements at U20 level are awarded to 12 of the 25 selected players in this weekend’s non-capped international fixture.

LJ Lewis said: “Facing a senior South Africa side will be a physical test for our players and raise the levels of competition within the squad we want to achieve heading into the preparation for our Six Nations.

“The fixture is an exciting one for all involved and welcoming back some of our U23 cohort will bring the balance of physicality and experience to our group’s mindset.

“A focused and courageous approach will be required from our players from the outset, as we look to set out our principle of play through winning physical moments both sides of the ball.”

England U20 Women’s first-half team to face Springbok Women (includes current club, community club and U20 caps)

15 Ella Cromack (Harlequins, Reading RFC, 4 caps)

14 Sophie Hopkins (Sale Sharks, Fullerians RFC, 4 caps)

13 Sarah Parry (Harlequins, Newtown Rugby Club, uncapped)

12 Carmela Morrall (Loughborough Lightning, Dubai Hurricanes, 5 caps)

11 Millie David (Bristol Bears, Reading RFC, 5 caps) above

10 Amelia MacDougall (Saracens, Old Albanian RFC, 5 caps)

9 Daisy Aspinall (Gloucester-Hartpury, Stafford RFC, uncapped)

1 Chloe Flanagan (Saracens, Ampthill RUFC, 7 caps) *

2 Lucy Calladine (c) (Loughborough Lightning, Burton Rugby Football Club, 6 caps)

3 Zara Green (Harlequins, Lewes RFC, uncapped)

4 Keevy Fitzpatrick (Loughborough Lightning, Sudbury RFC, uncapped)

5 Tyla Shirley (Harlequins, Hove RFC, 5 caps)

6 Steph Else (Gloucester-Hartpury, Scarborough RUFC, 8 caps)*

7 Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury, Chippenham RFC, uncapped)

8 Haineala Lutui (Loughborough Lightning, Worcester RFC, uncapped)   

England U20 Women’s second-half team to face Springbok Women (includes current club, community club and U20 caps)

15 Lia Green (Loughborough Lightning, Winscombe RFC, 6 caps)  *

14 Eva Wood (Sale Sharks, Old Halesonians RFC, uncapped)  *

13 Millie Hyett (c) (Gloucester-Hartpury, Evesham RFC, 6 caps)

12 Molly Bunker (Gloucester-Hartpury, Havant RFC, uncapped)

11 Millie David (Bristol Bears, Reading RFC, 5 caps)

10 Ella Cromack (Harlequins, Reading RFC, 4 caps)

9 Amelia MacDougall (Saracens, Old Albanian RFC, 5 caps)

1 Amelia Williams (Loughborough Lightning, Medway RFC, 7 caps)

2 Lucy Simpson (Gloucester-Hartpury, Rams RFC, uncapped)

3 Lilly Plowman (Exeter Chiefs, Crediton RFC, uncapped)

4 Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders Women, Dartford Valley Rugby Club, uncapped)

5 Tyla Shirley (Harlequins, Hove RFC, 5 caps)

6 Annabel Meta (Trailfinders Women, Wimbledon RFC, 3 caps)

7 Maddy Page (Harlequins, Buckingham RFC, uncapped)

8 Steph Else (Gloucester-Hartpury, Scarborough RUFC, 8 caps)   * denotes an U23 player