Lichfield flanker Sarah Hunter is set to play her first international in a year at the Stade Vellodrome as England look to build on their recent form.

In their last three matches, England have beaten Spain 10-5 and inflicted two defeats on the Nomads, beating them 12-10 in early February and then 26-7 last weekend.

And Barnett insists his troops can enhance their growing reputation in Rennes this weekend.

Barnett said: “This season has been a lot about a few players moving around to give them the chance to show the England coaches what they can do but essentially it’s been about playing with a core group of players.

“We’ve only made a few changes to the squad that won last weekend as we have a core squad that is performing well and we want to stick to that.”

England: Abigail Chamberlain, Francesca Matthews, Georgina Roberts, Kimberley Oliver, Michaela Staniford, Danielle Knight, Georgina Rozario, Laura Keates, Samantha Reeve, Rosemarie Crowley, Natalie Binstead, Rowena Burnfield, Sarah Hunter, Gemma Sharples, Sonia Green.

Replacements: Monica Lewinska, Katy Storie, Sara Anastasi, Jenny Brightmore, Sarah Guest, Natasha Hunt, Jennifer Edwards.