Street sticks with the same starting line-up that inflicted an impressive 11 try, 69-13 defeat on Italy at London Welsh RFC on Saturday. On the bench he makes two changes with Wasps prop Clare Purdy replacing Lichfield’s Rosemarie Crowley and Richmond’s Alice Richardson replacing Saracens’ Charlotte Barras. Barras is currently in San Diego with the England Women’s Sevens team.

Street said: “I have made two changes following an excellent start to the Six Nations against Italy. Clare Purdy, who had a great game for the A team against Spain on Saturday, will give us some experience off the bench and Alice Richardson makes a welcome return to action after an injury lay-off.”

England last played Wales in the final of the European Championships in Amsterdam in May and won a tense match 12-6. They also met in the RBS 6 Nations last season and put on a more impressive display, winning that match 55-0.

“We're looking forward to a tough game against Wales but are confident of producing another good performance with our rapidly improving young team,” added Street. It's great to play two games back-to-back and have a real level of continuity. The team are in good spirits and are already looking forward to the weekend.”

England are the reigning RBS 6 Nations champions and are gunning for an unprecedented fourth consecutive title this season.

England

1 Rochelle Clark  Blaydon Team Northumbria
2 Amy Garnett  Saracens
3 Sophie Hemming  Bristol
4 Natalie Binstead  Wasps
5 Joanna McGilchrist Wasps
6 Rebecca Essex  Richmond
7 Lois Moulding  Lichfield
8 Catherine Spencer (C) Bristol
9 Amy Turner   Richmond
10 Katy McLean (VC) Darlington Mowden Park Sharks
11 Fiona Pocock  Richmond
12 Kimberley Oliver  Bristol
13 Emily  Scarratt  Lichfield
14 Francesca Matthews Richmond
15 Victoria Massarella Saracens
Replacements:   
16 Samantha Reeve  Worcester
17 Clare Purdy  Wasps
18 Gemma Sharples Worcester
19 Karen Jones  Richmond
20 Georgina Rozario Plymouth Albion
21 Christina Lee  Bristol
22 Alice Richardson Richmond

England Women RBS 6 Nations Fixtures:

Feb 7th England v Italy 13.30  London Welsh RFC
WON 69-13
Feb 14th Wales v England  13.00  Taffs Wells RFC, Cardiff
Feb 27th  Ireland v England  19.30  St. Mary’s RFC, Dublin
March 15th  England v France 13.30   London Welsh RFC
March 21st  England v Scotland  13.30  London Welsh RFC
 
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